November 2, 2009 (FinancialWire) — Markel Corp. (NYSE: MKL) said that its Markel Ventures subsidiary had acquired Panel Specialists, Inc. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Texas-based Panel Specialists is a privately held firm that manufactures panels, wall systems, casework, furniture, and countertops and other stone-related products.

Rickmond, Virginia-based Markel Corp. markets and underwrites specialty insurance products and programs to a range of niche markets.

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