Markel's $919M State National Acquisition Caps Insurance Sector Capital Sprint
Insurance sector capital reshuffling accelerated in February 2026 as Markel closed its $919M State National Companies purchase while Brookfield maintained $35B liquidity reserves. Hiscox earnings drove market gains as OP Pohjola projected 2026 operating profit below 2025's €2.269B level, signaling margin pressure amid sector consolidation.
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