Markel expands cyber insurance in Europe via Perseus partnership

Markel Insurance has expanded its cyber insurance offerings in the Netherlands, France, and Spain through a partnership with cybersecurity specialist Perseus Technologies. The expansion introduces active prevention services, such as employee cyber awareness training and phishing simulations, to complement existing coverage and vulnerability scanning.

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Several institutional investment activities were reported: Life Insurance Co Nippon increased its stake in Corebridge Financial, while Bank of America Corp DE acquired a significant position in ICU Medical, Inc. Additionally, Nykredit A S established new positions in both Church & Dwight Co., Inc. and Humana Inc.