# Tom Gayner, Co-CEO of Markel discusses the evolution of Markel into a Fortune 500 company, the secret to success in the investment business and much more…

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Published: 2022-12-14T10:00:00+00:00
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The Interview Discusses: The secret to success in the investment business.His investment thesis on both Home Depot & Diageo.Why investing through the covid crisis was harder than investing through the financial crisis. How covid has impacted Markel’s insurance operations.His thoughts on Berkshire Hathaway investing in Markel.His observations of Warren Buffett as a fellow board member at The Washington Post.How Markel decides whether to invest in private companies through Markel...

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