Executive security is getting a closer look after the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare's CEO. Private security companies say they've gotten an influx of calls. Executive security spending at S&P 500 companies has been on the rise — doubling from 2021 to 2023. AdvertisementFollowing the fatal shooting of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson this week, some high-level executives are ramping up their own security. "If these incidents become more frequent, the atmosphere surrounding the purchase of security services will change drastically," he cautioned.

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