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AXIS Capital report shows executive divides on AI risk and cyber preparedness

20th January 2026

AXIS Capital Holdings Limited, a specialty re/insurer, has published new research examining how artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the risk environment, based on perspectives from Chief Executive Officers and Chief Information Security Officers. In commissioning this study, AXIS Capital surveyed 500 CEOs and CISOs across the United States and the United ... Read the full article

Cyber reinsurance buyers benefit from favourable supply dynamics at 1/1: Howden Re

19th January 2026

According to global reinsurance broker Howden Re, buyers of cyber reinsurance benefitted from favourable supply dynamics at the January 1st, 2026, renewals, supported by strong competition and a manageable loss environment. Although there were several high-profile attacks on individual insureds and a number of systemic events, financial impacts were not material ... Read the full article

Cyber tops global business risks as AI surges: Allianz Risk Barometer 2026

14th January 2026

Allianz Risk, part of the Allianz Group and a provider of insurance solutions and risk consulting for commercial and corporate clients, has published the Allianz Risk Barometer 2026, outlining the most significant risks expected to affect businesses worldwide over the coming year. The findings show that cyber incidents continue to be ... Read the full article

CFC launches extension to its flagship cyber cover for SMEs

8th January 2026

CFC, an insurance provider with a focus on carbon-related risks, has launched a new extension to its flagship Cyber Proactive Response cover for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). This extension was developed to provide essential protection for SMEs by addressing financial losses caused by contingent business interruption (BI), such as when ... Read the full article

Coalition expands cyber coverage to UK Crown Dependencies and Gibraltar

7th January 2026

Coalition, an active insurer focused on preventing digital risks, has expanded its UK operations to include organisations domiciled in the Isle of Man, Jersey, Guernsey, the remaining Channel Islands, and Gibraltar. The move marks significant broadening of the firm’s geographic footprint, allowing organisations in the UK Crown Dependencies and Gibraltar to ... Read the full article

Cyber market benefited from more-than-adequate capacity at 1.1: Gallagher Re

5th January 2026

The cyber market benefited from more-than-adequate capacity at the January 1st, 2026, reinsurance renewals, with levels far exceeding those available a few years ago, according to reinsurance broker Gallagher Re's 1st View renewal report. Ian Newman, Global Head of Cyber, and Jennifer Braney, Head of International Cyber, said that while the ... Read the full article

Non-proportional cyber pricing falls up to 25% as XoL and hard retro gain ground at 1.1: Guy Carpenter

31st December 2025

Guy Carpenter, a global reinsurance intermediary, has released its January 1, 2026 Reinsurance Renewal Report, outlining a cyber renewal season defined by disciplined execution, competitive pricing conditions and continued structural innovation, particularly in cyber reinsurance. According to the report, ceding commissions generally settled between flat and up to two percentage points ... Read the full article

Model Context Protocol introduces a new phase of AI-driven cyber risk: KYND

29th December 2025

As Model Context Protocol (MCP) usage accelerates, KYND is calling on the insurance industry to rethink its approach to cyber exposure and to increase technical awareness of MCP, as it introduces a new class of systemic risk that is easy for cyber insurers to miss. Cyber risk specialist KYND has released ... Read the full article

Cyber risk to grow more systemic in 2026 as digital dependencies deepen: Coalition

24th December 2025

According to executives at Coalition, cyber risk in 2026 will be defined less by isolated breaches and more by hidden interdependencies that drive correlated, systemic loss, forcing re/insurers to demand deeper technical clarity, stronger underwriting discipline, and broader coverage responses. A host of executives from Coalition have shared their perspectives on ... Read the full article

Cyber insurance predicted to become mandatory as digital threat landscape grows: Kennedys

10th December 2025

As the digital threat landscape becomes more volatile and unsettling, cyber insurance is predicted to become a mandatory requirement for doing business, driven by pressure from large corporate clients, according to market predictions by Tom Pelham, Global Head of Cyber and Data, and Arran Roberts, Partner at Kennedys. In a ... Read the full article

Pressures for cyber re/insurers in mature markets but opportunities exist in other regions: S&P

10th December 2025

According to new analysis by S&P Global Ratings, cyber re/insurers face pricing pressure and increased competition in mature markets, especially the US, although growth opportunities exist in under-penetrated regions and from small and mid-sized enterprises. S&P has assigned a stable outlook on the global cyber insurance industry, driven by its sound ... Read the full article

Nearly two-thirds of organisations to increase cybersecurity investments in 2026: Marsh

9th December 2025

Nearly two-thirds (66%) of organisations worldwide plan to increase their cybersecurity investments in the coming year amid today’s evolving threat landscape, according to new research by Marsh, an insurance broker, risk advisor, and business of Marsh McLennan. Marsh’s recent report, Cyber Catalyst Report: Guiding Priorities in Cyber Investments, draws insights from ... Read the full article

Experian forecasts advanced cyber threats for 2026

9th December 2025

Experian, an information services company specialising in credit reporting and fraud prevention, has released its 2026 Data Breach Industry Forecast, providing an outlook on the rapidly evolving cyber threat landscape. The report anticipates that 2026 may see a rise in increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks powered by artificial intelligence, coupled with growing threats ... Read the full article

Ransomware spreads into emerging markets, re/insurers prioritise efficiency & margin stability: CyberCube

3rd December 2025

Ransomware is growing beyond traditional hotspots and spreading rapidly into emerging economies, according to CyberCube’s “Applying Analytics and Threat Intelligence to Grow in a Soft Market” report. The research highlights a significant shift in the threat landscape, with ransomware now expanding into regions undergoing rapid digitalisation, uneven defence, and growing strategic ... Read the full article

Cyber insurance market to grow at ‘great speed over 2026,’ says Cowbell

28th November 2025

According to Cowbell, a cyber and specialty insurance provider focused on small and medium-sized enterprises, the cyber insurance market is poised to continue growing at “great speed over 2026.” The firm predicts that throughout next year, insurers will respond to rising cyber threats with hardened controls, an abundance of pre and ... Read the full article