Markel has enjoyed a successful and very visible year at the races
Markel's racing connections were strengthened in 2011 through sponsorship deals that raised the profile of the equine and livestock division and promoted the Markel brand through a wide range of media.
At Glorious Goodwood, in addition to supporting the Markel Maiden Fillies' stakes for the third year in a row, the company sponsored the prestigious Markel Insurance Nassau Stakes. It also sponsored the Markel Insurance Henry VIII Novices Steeple Chase at Sandown Park.
William Buick and Sam Thomas remain the twin faces of the Markel brand, and they have been excellent ambassadors both on and off the race track in 2011. William has had a stellar season, making him one of the most keenly followed names in flat racing, while Sam's media appeal and prominence as a jump jockey mean he is increasingly in demand for TV work.
