Thomas S. Gayner | Markel Corp. |
Anne G. Waleski | Markel Corp. |
Richard R. Whitt, III | Markel Corp. |
Nora N. Crouch | Markel Corp. |
Mark Douglas Hughes | SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, Inc. |
Jeff Schmitt | William Blair & Co. LLC |
Mark Dwelle | RBC Capital Markets LLC |
Good morning and welcome to the Markel Corporation Fourth Quarter 2017 Conference Call. All participants will be in listen-only mode. After today's presentation, there will be an opportunity to ask questions.
During the call today, we may make forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. They are based on current assumptions and opinions concerning a variety of known and unknown risks.