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Clear and present dangers
Commercial insurance rates respond to cyberattacks, weather and #MeToo
In March, a Seattle software engineer hacked into Capital One’s servers, stealing personal data belonging to 106 million of the McLean-based bank’s customers and credit card applicants. Prosecutors would later say that the hacker was also found to possess terabytes of stolen data from 30 other organizations, including companies and universities. Cyberattacks and data breaches
Alan I. Kirshner retiring as Markel Corp. executive chair
Steven Markel will succeed Kirshner as board chairman for the Henrico-based insurance holding company.
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Hilb Group buys North Carolina employee benefits agency
Henrico-based insurance agency now has more than 90 offices in 21 states.
Markel buys fire safety and security company
Ashland-based VSC has more than 1,200 employees.
The Carlyle Group to take majority stake in Henrico-based insurance broker
The Hilb Group has made more than 60 acquisitions since 2015.
Towne Insurance acquires Richmond firm
Deal marks company’s 23rd acquisition.
Richmond area insurance agency acquires Carolina firm
The deal went into effect Dec. 1.
#MeToo impact
Companies scrutinize liability coverage after spike in harassment claims
The #MeToo movement has many businesses taking a harder look at their insurance policies.
Friend or foe?
New technologies can pose challenges for risk managers
The Hilb Group acquires Massachusetts-based BAR Insurance Brokerage
The deal gives Henrico County-based firm 58 offices in 17 states.