2026 Reunion Agenda
Tuesday, May 19
7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. | Crawl, Walk & Run | Virginia War Memorial
Join other attendees and take in the Richmond scenery and nature trails along the James River at our annual Crawl, Walk & Run. This is not a competitive race, but a morning 2-mile walk or 4-mile run with friends, followed by coffee and donuts. A wonderful way to start the day!
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Events Around the Event | The Westin Richmond
Exercise your body at the Crawl, Walk & Run and then your mind at the Events Around the Event which will be taking place at The Westin Richmond. Learn more here
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | The Forum | Modlin Center of the Arts
Series of panels with Markel Group leaders and special guests. Learn more about our evolving vision in the Markel Group Conversations, featuring our CEO Conversation, a Markel Group panel, and a Markel Insurance panel. Lastly, hear from our special guest speaker, John Cook, who exemplifies this year’s theme: Spirit of Teamwork.
Forum Speaker Lineup & Panel Times
8:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. | CEO Conversation with Rich Steinmeier and Tom Gayner
9:05 a.m. - 9:50 a.m. | Leadership at Markel Group: What Makes It All Work
10:10 a.m. - 10:55 a.m. | Markel Insurance Panel: U.S. Wholesale & Specialty
11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Guest Speaker: John Cook on the Spirit of Teamwork
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | The Meeting | Robins Center
Hear about our company from Markel Group leaders and take the opportunity to ask them your questions.
4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. | The Reception | Robins Stadium Football Field
Unwind and connect with fellow members of the Markel Group family on the University of Richmond’s football field for our Reception, the culminating celebration of our multi-day Reunion.