Zenith National Insurance Corp

Zenith National Insurance is a holding company with assets of approximately $2.5 billion. Through its subsidiaries, Zenith National Insurance provides workers' compensation insurance and participates in the worldwide reinsurance business. Its insurance subsidiaries, Zenith Insurance Company and ZNAT Insurance Company, are engaged in the property casualty insurance business. Zenith Insurance Company is licensed to conduct business in 46 states and Washington, D.C. ZNAT is licensed to conduct business in Arkansas, California, Iowa, Texas and Utah. It is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol ZNT. Zenith National Insurance is located in Woodland Hills, Calif.

Markel West, based in Woodland Hills, Calif., is a subsidiary of Markel Corporation. The parent firm is an international property and insurance holding company that sells specialty insurance products and programs to niche markets. The company s specialty focus and niche market strategy enable it to develop expertise and specialized market knowledge. Targeted niche markets include wind- and earthquake-exposed commercial properties, liability coverage for highly specialized professionals, horse mortality and other horse-related risks, personal watercrafts, high-valued motorcycles, aviation and energy-related activities. Its market strategy is tailored to the nature of risk, coverage and services required by most insureds. Underwriting profits are a key component of Markel Corporation s market strategy.