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47-414: It launched in 2002, going head-to-head with another new title, Charity Week . The magazine was given a new look in 2009, following an exercise to take account of reader feedback. In 2011, the magazine had a circulation of almost 11,500 per issue. By 2014 the print circulation had dropped to just over 6,200 per issue. In 2015 the magazine launched an event called "Fundraising Week". The following year this

94-493: A London-based specialty property and casualty insurer that runs the international operations of Markel Corp. On October 30, 2009, Markel Ventures, Inc. acquired Panel Specialists, LLC., a manufacturer of panels, wall systems, casework, furniture, and countertops and other stone-related products. On December 2, 2009, Markel Ventures, Inc. acquired a majority interest in Ellicott Dredge Enterprises, LLC,

141-623: A capital injection. In December 1986, Markel Corp. held its first IPO at $ 8.33 per share, valuing the company at $ 15 million. Shares traded on the NASDAQ . In 1987, Markel reorganized Markel Financial Holdings (Canada) and renamed it Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. , short for "fair, friendly acquisitions." In December 1987, Markel Corp. acquired half of Shand Morahan & Company, an underwriter in Deerfield, Illinois . In December 1990, Markel completed its acquisition of Shand. As part of

188-654: A combined total of about 3,000 students. The murder of three-year-old Dennis Jurgens in 1965 at the hands of his adoptive mother, Lois Jurgens , was arguably the biggest scandal to hit the town with her conviction in 1987. The story was recounted in Barry Siegel 's true crime novel A Death in White Bear Lake . In 1953, the Lakeshore Players Community Theater was organized. Lakeshore Players formerly operated out of

235-516: A company which manufactures dredging equipment for both domestic and international markets. On May 10, 2010, at the Markel Corp. Annual Meeting, it was reported there would be a new management structure approved by the Board. Alan I. Kirshner would remain chairman and chief executive officer while Anthony F. Markel and Steven A. Markel would still serve as vice chairman. Reporting to them would be

282-625: A company which provides concierge medicine, a type of membership health-care service in which patients pay an annual fee for enhanced care that includes disease-prevention, health-maintenance, and around-the-clock access to a physician. On October 19, 2011, Markel Ventures, Inc. acquired a majority interest in WI Holdings, Inc. ("Weldship") which manufactures, leases and sells high pressure tube trailers, certified ISO containers and other gas and liquid containers to industrial gas manufacturers, independent distributors, specialty chemical companies and

329-497: A creator of fashion leather handbags. On September 12, 2019, Markel announced their plans to acquire Caunce O'Hara & Company Limited, an Insurance Broker based in Manchester specialising in providing insurance to freelance and contract workers. This line of business makes permanent investments in businesses outside of the specialty insurance marketplace. The goal is to build profitable enterprises that will endure as part of

376-549: A former church building constructed in 1889, at 4820 Stewart Avenue. In 2018 they moved to a new building in 2018 next to the White Bear Center for the Arts. The White Bear Center for the Arts was officially organized on May 16, 1968 and moved to their new location at 4971 Long Avenue in the fall of 2013. The White Bear Lake Area Historical Society was incorporated on September 25, 1970 and gathers, preserves and shares

423-534: A global leader in the design, manufacture and delivery of over-the-road automobile transport equipment. On January 1, 2016, Thomas S. Gayner and Richard R. Whitt III began serving Markel as co-CEOs.     In June 2016, it was announced that Markel had joined the Fortune 500 for the first time. In 2017, Markel merged their Global and Wholesale divisions and created Markel Assurance. On May 1, 2017, Markel Corp. acquired SureTec Financial Corp., one of

470-579: A post office remodeling. White Bear Lake High School and Mariner High School merged in 1983 to form White Bear Lake Area High School . There are still two buildings, the North Campus and South Campus, which are now White Bear Lake High School (North Campus building) and Mariner Middle School (South Campus building). North Campus (White Bear Lake High School) held classes for freshman and sophomores while South Campus (the former Mariner High School) held classes for juniors and seniors. The two buildings had

517-547: A separate company to handle direct and reinsurance of AF&C. In 1951, the company expanded into Canada by founding Markel Service Canada, Ltd., headquartered in Toronto, Ontario . In 1959, the national claims division of AF&C became National Claims Service, an independent adjuster that could be contracted by other insurance firms. The Safety Engineering Division also began offering services to other firms. The company later expanded beyond truck and bus companies, led by

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564-544: A sister company covering fleets of trucks and buses, also became the largest insurer of these risks in the United States . In 1980, the company became an insurance carrier when Essex Insurance Company was incorporated and licensed to write excess and surplus lines business. In 1986, the Markel Corporation was listed on the NASDAQ exchange, with an IPO offered at $ 8.33 per share. The company's trading

611-501: A specialist investor focusing on making investments in asset and wealth management companies. On August 31, 2018, Markel Corp. acquired Nephila Capital Ltd, a leading investment manager which specializes in reinsurance. Nephila Capital Ltd focuses on insurance-linked securities, catastrophe bonds, insurance swaps, and weather derivatives. On September 17, 2018, Markel Corp. announced their plans to acquire majority interest in Brahmin,

658-708: A three-member Office of the President. Thomas S. Gayner became president and chief investment officer, while Richard R. Whitt, III and F. Michael Crowley became president and co-chief operating officers. On May 11, 2010, Markel Ventures, Inc. acquired Solbern, LLC, a manufacturer of food processing equipment for both the domestic and international markets. In July 2010, Markel Corp. acquired Aspen Holdings, Inc. of Omaha, Nebraska . In April 2011, Markel (UK) Limited launched Markel Direct , an online direct to customer distribution channel for specialist insurance . On July 14, 2011, Markel Corp. acquired PartnerMD, LLC,

705-481: Is an Australian edition. In 2020 the Third Sector Digital Awards were launched, which included a nomination for Clap for Our Carers in the category of 'Best Online Awareness Campaign'. This British magazine or academic journal–related article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . See tips for writing articles about magazines . Further suggestions might be found on

752-488: The $ 3.1 billion acquisition of Alterra Capital Holdings Limited, Markel added two additional insurance divisions, Markel Global and Markel Reinsurance. In 2015, Markel acquired Bermuda-based CATCo, a specialist investment management business; and Markel Ventures announced a majority interest in CapTech. In 2023, Markel Corporation changed its name to Markel Group Inc. Beginning in 1930, Markel established Markel Service,

799-598: The Chief would agree, the Chippewa would have to do a brave deed." "The lovers usually met on Manitou Island. One day, as the brave approached the Island, anticipating a meeting with his beloved, he saw, to his horror, a great white bear attacking her. He dashed to her rescue. Freed, she ran to get help from her father and the other Sioux. Returning, they saw the brave sink his knife into the bear. But too late, they both fell to

846-587: The J. Walter Fillebrown family who donated the house to the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society in the 1970s. The City of White Bear Lake was incorporated on October 11, 1921. In 1940, Nellie Geraldine Best painted a tempera mural, Early Voyageurs at Portage , as part of the WPA's nationwide mural project for the post office in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. The location of this mural is unknown. It may have been removed during

893-790: The Leip House, featuring a ballroom, billiard room, dancing pavilion, bowling alley, and boats. F.C. Williams opened the Williams House on the Murray property on Lake Avenue. James Waters opened the White Bear House at the depot. In 1879, the Ramaley Pavilion was opened and described as "perhaps the finest structure around the lake" (Breeze 1890). There was Lake Side Cottage on Lake north of 6th and "Château gay." Shady Side, Bachelor's Rest and Hotel Benson were three of

940-612: The Shand acquisition, Markel Corp. also acquired American Underwriting Managers, an insurance underwriter in Pewaukee, Wisconsin , specializing in personal boat and motorcycle insurance. In 1989, Markel Corp. acquired the Rhulen Agency of Monticello, New York . Rhulen is a specialty insurer for children's summer camps and youth organizations. Rhulen was later moved to Richmond, Virginia , and renamed Markel Insurance Company. In

987-626: The Spring of 1997, Markel Corp. trading moved to the NYSE . In January 2000, Markel Corp. founded Markel Southwest Underwriters in Scottsdale, Arizona , after buying the Arizona policies of Acceptance Insurance Company. In March 2000, Markel Corp. completed the acquisition of Terra Nova (Bermuda) Holdings Ltd. In October 2009, Elliott Special Risks LP (ESR) was purchased by Markel International,

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1034-605: The United States Government for use in the domestic and international compressed gas, electronic gas and specialty chemical industries. On January 4, 2012, Markel Corp. completed the acquisition of Thompson Insurance Enterprises, a privately held program administrator underwriting multi-line, industry-focused insurance programs. In February 2012, Markel's Camp Insurance Program joined forces with CampDoc.com, an electronic health record system for camps, to help summer camps reduce risk and liability and to ensure

1081-423: The age of 18 living with them, 55.2% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.9% were non-families. 25.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 2.99. In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.8% under

1128-464: The age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 29.3% from 25 to 44, 22.8% from 45 to 64, and 14.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.8 males. The median income for a household in the city was $ 52,934, and the median income for a family was $ 60,196. Males had a median income of $ 41,699 versus $ 31,797 for females. The per capita income for

1175-733: The article's talk page . Markel Corporation Markel Group Inc. is a group of companies headquartered in Richmond, Virginia , and originally founded in 1930 as an insurance company.. Company founder Samuel A. Markel formed the Mutual Casualty Association and established the Mutual Casualty Company in Norfolk, Virginia . The company headquarters later moved to Richmond, Virginia . Sam Markel's four sons, Lewis, Irvin, Stanley, and Milton, joined

1222-512: The broader Markel Corporation. Markel Ventures companies include: Markel is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia , with 76 offices in 18 countries: Markel's internal money management firm is Markel-Gayner Asset Management Corp. White Bear Lake, Minnesota White Bear Lake is a city in Ramsey County in the state of Minnesota , United States. A small portion of the city also extends into Washington County . The population

1269-565: The business in the 1930s, and Markel Service, Inc. was created. During this time, Markel was actively involved in efforts to develop safety and other standards aimed at legitimizing the growing bus and trucking industries. Markel also assisted in passing the National Motor Carrier Act of 1935. By the 1940s, Markel Service, Inc. earned a national following and developed a reputation for industry-leading claims adjusting and safety engineering. American Fidelity & Casualty,

1316-429: The city was $ 24,338. About 3.3% of families and 4.4% of the population were below the poverty line , including 6.5% of those under age 18 and 5.7% of those age 65 or over. Smarte Carte , a company that provides baggage carts to many airports around the world, is headquartered in White Bear Lake, near Interstate 35E and Ramsey County Highway 96. International Paper , one of the largest pulp and paper companies in

1363-513: The city. The population density was 2,974.3 inhabitants per square mile (1,148.4/km ). There were 10,213 housing units at an average density of 1,199.9 per square mile (463.3/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 87.11% White, 7.63% African American , 1.47% Native American , 2.94% Asian , 0.08% Pacific Islander, 0.35% from other races, and 1.31% from two or more races. 1.75% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 9,618 households, out of which 32.2% had children under

1410-416: The crimson sluices of death, and the dying bear relaxed his hold. "That night, there was no more sleep for the band or the lovers, and as the young and the old danced about the carcass of the dead monster, the gallant warrior was presented with another plume, and ere another moon had set he had a living treasure added to his heart. Their children for many years played upon the skin of the white bear – from which

1457-467: The extension to White Bear Lake. This was a gala occasion. Ten platform cars of 300 men and four passenger cars for 200 ladies made the trip from St. Paul. By 1874, Mark Twain had included White Bear Lake as the resort in his "Life on the Mississippi." The "American Travelers Journal" 1881 proclaimed, "One of the most popular resorts in the magic northlands is White Bear Lake." Barnum's hotel became

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1504-412: The ground dead. Slowly, as they watched, the spirits of the brave and the bear rose from their prone bodies. It is said that even today, as night falls, the spirits of the bear and the brave wander the Island eternally in search of each other." In Mark Twain 's memoir Life on the Mississippi , he offers a different ending, relaying that "… the warrior, with one plunge of the blade of his knife, opened

1551-863: The health and safety of kids while at camp. In June 2012, Markel Direct expanded product range into charity and community group risks. In October 2012, Markel purchased Essentia Insurance Company . On May 1, 2013, Markel Corporation completed its acquisition of Alterra Capital Holdings Limited . On August 16, 2013, Markel Ventures, Inc. acquired Eagle Construction of VA, a recognized leader in designing active adult communities and in building energy efficient homes through its signature E3 program. In January 2014, Markel Corp. acquired Abbey Protection plc , an integrated specialty insurance and consultancy group headquartered in London. On July 23, 2014, Markel Ventures, Inc. acquired majority interest in Cottrell, Inc.,

1598-497: The lake derives its name, and the maiden and the brave remembered long the fearful scene and rescue that made them one, for Kis-se-me-pa and Ka-go-ga could never forget their fearful encounter with the huge monster that came so near sending them to the happy hunting ground ." The railroad was the largest man-made happening in White Bear Lake. On September 10, 1868, the Lake Superior and Mississippi Railroad officially opened

1645-625: The largest privately owned surety companies in the US. On July 26, 2017, Markel Corp. announced their plans to acquire majority interest in Costa Farms and their related operating companies. Costa Farms is the largest producer of ornamental plants in the world. On November 1, 2017, Markel Corp. acquired State National Companies, Inc., a leading specialty provider of property and casualty insurance services. On June 4, 2018, Markel Corp. announced their partnership with Rosemont Investment Partners LLC,

1692-466: The legend that explains the origin of the name. In her book Indian Legends of Minnesota , Mrs. Carl T. Thayer writes that "It is said that a Sioux maiden fell in love with a Chippewa brave. She, the daughter of the Chief, on learning that her father planned war against the Chippewa, ran to her lover and warned him. The brave went alone into the Sioux village to ask for peace and the hand of the maiden. Before

1739-533: The main routes in the city. As of the census of 2010, there were 23,797 people, 9,945 households, and 6,304 families living in the city. The population density was 2,967.2 inhabitants per square mile (1,145.6/km ). There were 10,479 housing units at an average density of 1,306.6 per square mile (504.5/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 90.1% White , 2.5% African American , 0.4% Native American , 3.5% Asian , 0.9% from other races , and 2.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.3% of

1786-442: The population. There were 9,945 households, of which 28.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.2% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.6% were non-families. 30.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size

1833-489: The resorts at Bald Eagle Lake. The Cottage Park summer residents built a club house in 1881 where they had their meals, entertainment and social life. In 1881, the Manitou Implement Co. developed the Island for cottages with the added important feature of water works. The "Fillebrown" house on Lake Avenue was built in 1879 by C.P. Noyes. It was purchased in 1881 by Judge George Young and in 1905 purchased by

1880-580: The stories of the five communities that touch the shore of White Bear Lake – Birchwood, Dellwood, Mahtomedi, White Bear Lake, and White Bear Township. [1] According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 8.66 square miles (22.43 km ), of which 8.02 square miles (20.77 km ) is land and 0.64 square miles (1.66 km ) is water. U.S. Highway 61 , Ramsey County Highway 96, Minnesota State Highway 96 , Interstate 35E , and Interstate 694 are five of

1927-543: The summer, many families take sailboat rides or go tubing. There is also a Marketfest festival that happens every Thursday night in Downtown White Bear consisting of many different food trucks and games for all ages. During the winter months, ice fishing is popular on the lake, along with snowmobiling and cross-country skiing. If ice conditions are free of surface snow, iceboats can be found sailing at high speeds. The downtown area features restaurants, bars, and

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1974-522: The third generation of Markels: Anthony, Steve, and Gary. In 1980, the company founded Essex Insurance Company in Delaware. Essex began as a property insurance company in White Bear Lake, Minnesota , but later moved to Richmond, Virginia . In 1985, Prem Watsa took control of Markel Financial Holdings, a Canadian-based trucking insurance company. Near bankruptcy, Watsa determined it needed

2021-544: The world, operates a significant facility in northern White Bear Lake on 9th Street across from Podvin Park. Next door is Magnepan , a manufacturer of high-end audio loudspeakers. The White Bear Lake school system includes nine elementary sites, two middle school sites, and two high school sites. In addition to these, there is also an area learning center located at the former Golfview Elementary site. The White Bear Lake Area Schools operate as Independent School District 624. In

2068-435: Was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.92. The median age in the city was 40.6 years. 21.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.9% were from 25 to 44; 28% were from 45 to 64; and 16.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.3% male and 51.7% female. As of the census of 2024, there were 27.885 people, 10.781 households, and 7,949 families living in

2115-495: Was 24,883 at the 2020 census . The city is located on White Bear Lake , one of the largest lakes in the Minneapolis–Saint Paul metropolitan area. The lake is a large lake that is home to many different species of fish including largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike, and a variety of other species. The city is named after its largest lake, White Bear Lake . American writers have delivered differing versions of

2162-476: Was a three-day event held in London and incorporated an award ceremony. Third Sector Awards is an annual awards scheme to recognize innovation and outstanding achievement in communications and marketing, fundraising, finance, management, governance and working with other sectors. At first it was voted for by members; As of 2015 there is a panel of judges of submitted entries and it is managed by Haymarket Events and sponsored by Markel Corporation . As of 2018 there

2209-523: Was moved to the NYSE in 1997. Markel gained access to specialty international markets in 2000, when Terra Nova Holdings, Ltd. was acquired and the London office opened. Branch offices later opened in the UK , Europe , Asia Pacific , and Canada . With a "permanent capital" investing approach, Markel Ventures acquired AMF Bakery Systems in 2005 and continued to acquire other varied and scalable businesses. With

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