OLDWICK, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–A.M. Best has assigned indicative Long-Term Issue Credit Ratings of “bbb+” to senior unsecured issues, “bbb” to subordinated issues, and “bbb-” to preferred stock, to the recently filed shelf registration of Markel Corporation (Markel) (Glen Allen, VA) (NYSE:MKL). The outlook assigned to these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable. Consequently, A.M. Best has withdrawn the ratings on the previous shelf registration. The existing ratings of Markel and its subsidiarie