Consent of Independent Auditors
The Board of Directors
Markel Corporation
We consent to incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement on Form
S-8 of Markel Corporation of our report dated February 1, 2000, relating to the
balance sheet of Markel Holdings, Inc. (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Markel
Corporation) as of December 31, 1999, and the related statements of income,
changes in shareholder's equity, and cash flows for the period from August 25,
1999 (inception) through December 31, 1999, which report is included in the 1999
annual report on Form 10-K of Markel Holdings, Inc.
KPMG LLP
Richmond, Virginia
May 30, 2000