J. French Hill bought Markel Corporation (NYSE: MKL)
J. French Hill bought MKL · disclosed July 24, 2025
J. French Hill, a AR House member representing District 2, purchased $50,001 - $100,000 of Markel Corporation (MKL) on June 23, 2025. Filings associated with J. French Hill disclosed 0 other MKL transactions in the 12 months before this trade. Shares of MKL have risen 27.8% since the first observed purchase on November 22, 2023. The filing was publicly disclosed on July 24, 2025; a direct filing link is not available in the current data record.
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Key points
- Analyst ratings on MKL break down as 0 strong buy, 0 buy, 1 hold, 0 sell, 0 strong sell.
- MKL carries a Risk Score of 96 as of September 4, 2026. On this scale, a higher score means a lower risk surface.
- J. French Hill bought MKL in the amount range of $50,001 - $100,000 on June 23, 2025, filed under the STOCK Act.
- The filing lists Self as the transaction owner and was disclosed 31 days after the trade.
- The asset description in the filing reads 'Markel Group Inc. Common Stock (MKL) [ST].'
- Filings associated with J. French Hill disclosed 0 other MKL transactions in the 12 months before this trade.
- Shares of MKL have risen 27.8% since the first observed purchase on November 22, 2023.
- MKL carried a Q Score of 56.3 in its equity peer group as of September 4, 2026.
- MKL carried a Squeeze Score of 18 as of September 8, 2026.
Did J. French Hill buy or sell MKL?
The Periodic Transaction Report covers a single purchase involving MKL on June 23, 2025. The filed amount range is $50,001 - $100,000. The asset description reads 'Markel Group Inc. Common Stock (MKL) [ST]', as submitted by the filer. The report was submitted on July 24, 2025. Under the STOCK Act, covered transactions generally must be reported within 30 days of receiving notice and no later than 45 days after the transaction.
| Politician | Action | Ticker | Amount | Trade date | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. French Hill (House) | Buy | MKL | $50,001 - $100,000 | June 23, 2025 | July 24, 2025 |
What other MKL trades has J. French Hill disclosed in the past 12 months?
Filings associated with J. French Hill disclosed 0 other MKL transactions in the 12 months before this trade.
| Trade date | Action | Owner | Amount | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No other MKL transactions were disclosed in the prior 12 months. | ||||
What does the filing show, and what does it not show?
The filing reports a purchase involving MKL by J. French Hill in the amount range of $50,001 - $100,000, with Self listed as the owner. It does not establish J. French Hill's total holdings in MKL, any realized profit or loss, the reasons for the transaction, or any committee connection. The asset description reads 'Markel Group Inc. Common Stock (MKL) [ST]', as submitted by the filer; that label is reproduced without adding a legal or regulatory interpretation. Quantellect's current profile data does not identify J. French Hill's committee assignments, so this article draws no connection between the trade and any legislative jurisdiction. Filings associated with J. French Hill disclosed 0 other MKL transactions in the 12 months before this trade. Quantellect tracks how disclosed purchases have performed, but does not treat corporate actions as buys or sells.
Who else in Congress traded MKL?
Quantellect's current database lists these recent MKL disclosures by other members. Owner labels come from the native filing row; an official filing link appears only when it is available in the source data.
| Member | Party | Action | Amount | Disclosed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April McClain Delaney Dependent child | D House | Sell | $1,001 - $15,000 | August 3, 2026Filing unavailable |
| April McClain Delaney Dependent child | D House | Sell | $1,001 - $15,000 | August 3, 2026Filing unavailable |
| April McClain Delaney Dependent child | D House | Sell | $1,001 - $15,000 | August 3, 2026Filing unavailable |
| April McClain Delaney Dependent child | D House | Sell | $1,001 - $15,000 | August 3, 2026Filing unavailable |
| Thomas H. Kean Self | R House | Sell | $1,001 - $15,000 | July 15, 2026Filing unavailable |
How has J. French Hill's disclosed trading performed?
J. French Hill holds a Quantellect Q Score of 25 (mixed), a descriptive rating of disclosed congressional buys over the trailing 24 months, based on estimated, unrealized results from filed amount ranges and closing prices.
Q Score rank #59 of 77 rated members. The rating covers buys only: entry uses the transaction-date close, positions are marked to the latest close, and dollar figures are estimates from the disclosed ranges, not realized gains. It describes disclosed activity and is not investment advice.
All J. French Hill MKL trades
| Traded | Type | Size | Return | Est. profit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 23, 2025 | Buy | $15,001 - $50,000 | -7.96% | -$3K | |
| June 23, 2025 | Buy | $50,001 - $100,000 | -7.96% | -$6K | |
| November 22, 2023 | Buy | $50,001 - $100,000 | +27.79% | +$21K |
Estimated profit is shown for buys only, marked to the latest close. It is an estimate and does not net later sells, taxes, or fees.
Frequently asked questions
Did J. French Hill buy or sell MKL?
According to the disclosure, J. French Hill purchased MKL on June 23, 2025.
What amount was reported for the MKL transaction?
The disclosure reports $50,001 - $100,000 for the purchase. Filed amounts are ranges, not exact transaction values.
When did the transaction occur, and when was it disclosed?
The transaction is dated June 23, 2025, and it was disclosed on July 24, 2025.
Where can I see J. French Hill's other congressional trades?
Quantellect lists J. French Hill's complete disclosed trade history on the member profile. J. French Hill's trade history
Is congressional stock trading legal?
The STOCK Act does not impose a blanket ban on members holding or trading individual securities. It requires public disclosure of covered transactions, generally within 30 days of receiving notice and no later than 45 days after the transaction. Other laws and chamber rules may also apply. STOCK Act
Is Congress exempt from insider trading laws?
No. The STOCK Act expressly affirms that members and congressional employees are not exempt from federal insider-trading prohibitions and owe a duty arising from their positions. Public disclosure is a separate obligation and does not shield a trade from those laws. STOCK Act
How quickly must members of Congress disclose a trade?
Under the STOCK Act, a covered transaction generally must be reported on a Periodic Transaction Report within 30 days of receiving notice and no later than 45 days after the transaction. House Ethics guidance describes the reporting schedule and applicable late-filing fee. House Ethics PTR guidance
How is net worth reported in these disclosures?
It is not. STOCK Act filings report transaction and asset ranges, not a complete or real-time net worth. Quantellect does not estimate a member's net worth from these filings; any third-party estimate is not part of the official disclosure. STOCK Act
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Trades reflect disclosures filed under the STOCK Act and are provided for informational purposes only, not investment advice. Amounts are ranges from official filings; estimated prices and post-trade returns are derived from end-of-day market data and may be revised as filings are amended.