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Lockton Re hires Theo Norris as UK Capital Markets Structuring & Cyber ILS Leader
24th January 2025
Lockton Re, the reinsurance arm of the independent insurance broker, has appointed Theo Norris to Lockton Re Capital Markets as the UK Capital Markets Structuring and Cyber Insurance-Linked Securities (ILS) Leader, based in London. In the role, Norris will work closely with Lockton Re’s global broking and cyber teams. Most recently, he ... Read the full article
DUAL Europe launches Cyber Active Protect solution
22nd January 2025
DUAL Europe has launched DUAL Cyber Active Protect, a new product that combines comprehensive cyber insurance with cyber prevention services. DUAL’s product will reportedly offer cutting-edge identity security, powered by Silverfort, and a highly effective All-in-One Cybersecurity Platform, powered by Cynet, ensuring robust cyber defence alongside insurance coverage. "By offering advanced cybersecurity ... Read the full article
Zurich names Burford as Global Head of Financial Lines, Cyber, & Credit Lines Claims
21st January 2025
Zurich Insurance has announced the appointment of Debra Burford as Global Head of Financial Lines, Cyber, and Credit Lines Claims. In her new role, Burford will join the Global Large & Complex Claims team, focusing on driving excellence in Financial Lines Claims worldwide. She will collaborate with Claims and Underwriting teams ... Read the full article
Cyber attacks considered top business concern for 2025: Allianz
15th January 2025
Cyber incidents are considered the top risk for companies globally in 2025, according to the Allianz Risk Barometer. Business interruption is also a main concern for companies of all sizes, remaining in second place, with natural catastrophes ranking third. Geopolitical turmoil, impact of government and regulatory change, and fear of trade wars ... Read the full article
CyberCube predicts AI will amplify cyber attacks in 2025
15th January 2025
CyberCube, a provider of cyber risk analytics for the insurance sector, has released its 2025 Predictions Report, which suggests that artificial intelligence (AI) agents will give cybercriminals greater leverage to scale widespread attacks. The report highlights key trends and challenges shaping the cyber sector in the year ahead. Yvette Essen, Head ... Read the full article
LMA introduces framework to help Lloyd’s insurers manage lesser-known cyber risks
14th January 2025
In its new report, the Lloyd’s Market Association (LMA) presents a framework to help Lloyd’s insurers manage exposure to lesser-known systemic cyber risks. Chris Mather, Senior Executive, Technical Underwriting at the LMA, explains that the framework assesses the aggregation potential in "other cyber" scenarios. While systemic risks like the failure of a ... Read the full article
WTW launches CyCore Asia, a cyber insurance facility for Hong Kong and Singapore
13th January 2025
WTW, an advisory, broking, and solutions company, has introduced CyCore Asia, a new cyber insurance facility tailored for companies in Singapore and Hong Kong. Underwritten by QBE Insurance Group and AXA XL, CyCore Asia provides up to USD 15 million in primary insurance capacity (or the currency equivalent) and is designed ... Read the full article
89% of executives plan to expand cyber insurance for technological vulnerabilities: Chubb
10th January 2025
Cybersecurity and technological disruption are identified as the top threats to business growth, with over 89% of executives planning to expand their cyber insurance coverage to address increasing technological vulnerabilities, according to a report by Chubb. The findings come from a Harris Poll survey of 500 business leaders involved in risk ... Read the full article
Canopius appoints Laura Burke as US Head of Cyber and Technology
9th January 2025
Canopius, a global specialty insurer and reinsurer, has announced the appointment of Laura Burke as US Head of Cyber and Technology. Burke’s appointment reflects the company’s focus on expanding its presence in the US cyber insurance market and its commitment to offering innovative and reliable solutions that help businesses navigate evolving ... Read the full article
Old Republic forms new cyber and technology insurance company
9th January 2025
Old Republic International Corporation has announced the formation of a new underwriting subsidiary, Old Republic Cyber, Inc., which will offer cyber and technology errors and omissions (E&O) insurance products. The new company will be led by CJ Pruzinsky as President and Kevin McGowan as Executive Vice President and Chief Underwriting Officer. ... Read the full article
Robert Malone named Head of AXA XL’s Large Accounts & Portfolio Management for Cyber, Americas
7th January 2025
AXA XL, the property and casualty (P&C) and specialty risk division of global insurer AXA, has appointed Robert Malone as Head of Large Accounts and Portfolio Management of its Cyber Insurance team in the Americas. Based in New York, Malone reports to Michelle Chia, Chief Underwriting Officer for Cyber, Select and ... Read the full article
Efficient reinsurance structures key for 1.1 cyber renewals: Gallagher Re
6th January 2025
As per Gallagher Re's 1st View report, the cyber renewals at 1.1 2025 focused on securing the most efficient reinsurance structures amid "extremely healthy" levels of capacity from reinsurers and an improved understanding of tail risk from buyers. The cyber section of the reinsurance broker's report highlighted heightened competition for both ... Read the full article
Cyber reinsurance market increasingly mature and efficient: Howden
3rd January 2025
The 1 January 2025 cyber reinsurance renewals progressed smoothly, with some notable price moderation, the entry of new reinsurers, and a growing focus on non-proportional products, reflecting an increasingly mature and efficient market, according to Howden's 1.1 renewal report. Reinsurance buyers benefited from favourable supply and demand conditions in 2024, driven ... Read the full article
Amwins 2025 Outlook: Cyber insurance pricing set to decline by 5% as competition intensifies
27th December 2024
Amwins, a distributor of specialty insurance solutions, has published its 2025 Outlook: State of the Market Report, providing valuable insights into the shifting dynamics of the cyber insurance landscape. The cyber insurance market is facing increasing competition and shifting risk profiles, as highlighted in Amwins’ report. Pricing trends show a notable change, ... Read the full article
Alta Signa Europe promotes Vasileios Stasa to Junior Underwriter in Cyber division
24th December 2024
Alta Signa Europe B.V., a European boutique Managing General Agent (MGA), has recently announced the promotion of Vasileios Stasa to Junior Underwriter within its Cyber division, effective immediately. Vasileios joined Alta Signa in May 2024 as an Underwriting Analyst, following the completion of his Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Banking, ... Read the full article





