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Markets/Coverages: Markel Launches Pre-Loss Services for UK Cyber Clients

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These new offerings include a complimentary one-hour call with an experienced cyber and data risk lawyer from Markel Law to … Markel Insurance, the insurance operations within Markel Group Inc., announced the launch of its pre-loss services for UK Cyber360 policyholders.

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People Moves: Aon Promotes Rieth to Global Cyber Leader

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Aon Promotes Rieth to Global Cyber Leader Aon plc, headquartered in London, promoted Brent Rieth to global cyber leader within Commercial Risk Solutions. Rieth, based in Chicago, Illinois, currently serves as head of Cyber Solutions, North America, will now lead …

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Beazley Report: US Executives Misjudge Cyber Preparedness

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based executives feel more prepared to counter cyber threats, potentially indicating a false sense of security because many companies lack the ability to be adequately prepared, according to a new report from specialist insurer Beazley. According to the report, “Spotlight …

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Co-op Is Latest British Retailer to Be Hit by Cyber Attack

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Britain’s Co-op Group said on Wednesday hackers had attempted to break into its systems, the second high-profile cyber attack on a major UK retailer in as many weeks, following an ongoing incident at Marks & Spencer. The Co-op, which is …

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Markets/Coverages: Marsh Launches European Cyber Facility for Mid-Sized Enterprises

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Marsh, insurance brokerage business of Marsh McLennan, announced the launch of Cyber Unity, a new insurance facility for organizations across the European Union, as well as in Israel, Norway, Serbia, and Turkey, with revenues up to €500 million (US$581.2

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Cyber Incidents in Canada Triple in 2 Years: QBE Research

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Significant cyber incidents have tripled in two years in Canada, driven by technological, socioeconomic and geopolitical factors such as the war in Ukraine, according to research from commercial insurer QBE. Disruptive, globally significant and successful cyberattacks have increased from 10 …

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Victoria’s Secret Says Cyber Incident Led to Temporary Website Shut Down

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Victoria’s Secret on Tuesday disclosed that a security incident relating to its information technology systems had led it to temporarily shut down its website for a few days last week. The company said it shut down corporate systems and e-commerce …

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