Markel, the insurance division of Markel Group Inc., has announced a new partnership with Upfort aimed at strengthening cybersecurity resources for eligible US cyber insurance policyholders.
Through this collaboration, policyholders can now access Upfort Shield, a multi-layer cyber defence platform that delivers AI-driven, automated protection against common cyber threats.
In addition, eligible clients can implement an endpoint detection and response (EDR) solution featuring behavioural analytics designed to lower the risk of security breaches. Availability of services and pricing may vary by policy.
“Markel’s relationship with Upfort helps strengthen our 360-degree approach to cyber insurance protection and ensures we are there for our clients before, during and after a cyber incident,” commented Paul Melone, Executive Underwriting Officer, Professional Liability at Markel. “Providing businesses with tools that help them predict, prevent and recover from threats empowers them to stay resilient and confident in an increasingly complex digital environment.”
“This collaboration aligns with Markel’s long-term cyber strategy to provide innovative insurance solutions for middle-market businesses,” added Raphael Da Costa, Senior Director, US Cyber and Tech at Markel. “It allows us to broaden our appetite, helping our policyholders strengthen their risk prevention, and position ourselves to deliver customised cyber coverage as the market continues to mature.”
Upfort offers businesses a range of cybersecurity solutions, including employee training, endpoint detection and response (EDR), and email protection, alongside ongoing monitoring. These tools are designed to support organisations in improving their security measures while maintaining focus on daily operations and growth.
“By deploying the full Upfort Shield platform, Markel is adopting a proven cybersecurity solution with a multi-year track record of drastically reducing claim frequency,” said Josh Riley, Co-Founder of Upfort. “This collaboration can deliver market-leading value to policyholders to help prevent cyberattacks while also equipping Markel with the actionable intelligence needed to lead the next era of data-driven underwriting.”
