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AXA XL to enhance cyber risk prevention with Deloitte partnership
11th June 2026
AXA XL, the property, casualty and specialty risk division of French insurer AXA, has partnered with Deloitte, one of the world's largest professional services networks, to enhance its cybersecurity and provide better operational technology services to clients worldwide. This suit of services, accessible via the AXA Digital Commercial Platform, is designed ... Read the full article
Resilience introduces new cyber risk programme for private equity firms
3rd June 2026
Resilience, a cyber risk solutions company that combines cybersecurity expertise, risk management technology and cyber insurance services, has launched a new Private Equity Cyber Risk Programme aimed at helping private equity (PE) firms gain greater visibility into and control over cyber risks across their portfolios. The programme brings together Arc, Resilience’s ... Read the full article
Beazley Security report highlights sharp increase in exploited vulnerabilities and AI-driven cyber attacks in Q1
13th May 2026
Beazley Security, the cyber security services arm of specialist insurer Beazley, has released its Quarterly Threat Report for Q1 2026, detailing a significant rise in exploited vulnerabilities as cyber criminals increasingly use AI-powered methods to accelerate attacks and target software supply chains. The report found that exploited vulnerabilities increased by 43% ... Read the full article
Cowbell introduces Prime One cyber insurance product in the United States
22nd April 2026
Cowbell, an insurance technology company that provides adaptive cyber and specialty insurance solutions to small and medium-sized organisations globally, has announced the launch of Cowbell Prime One in the United States. The firm is known for using data-driven underwriting and continuous risk monitoring to support businesses facing increasingly complex digital threats. The ... Read the full article
Reinsurance pools, retro underpin terrorism risk resilience in a complex threat landscape: Guy Carpenter’s Gallagher
20th March 2026
Tony Gallagher, Regional CEO for Asia Pacific at Guy Carpenter, the global reinsurance broking business and part of Marsh, has set out a detailed case for the central role of reinsurance, retrocession and terrorism pools in supporting market capacity amid a rapidly shifting threat landscape. Speaking at the global forum for ... Read the full article
Businesses brace for plausible ‘Black Swan’ shocks amid geopolitical and digital strains: Allianz
4th March 2026
Allianz Commercial, the corporate insurance division of Allianz Group, has released new findings indicating that companies worldwide are increasingly factoring extreme but plausible “Black Swan” events into their strategic planning. In its latest analysis, Allianz Commercial describes Black Swans as rare and unforeseen incidents that cause significant economic disruption and long-term ... Read the full article
CyberCube updates Account Manager to support expansion of cyber portfolios
2nd March 2026
CyberCube, a cyber risk analytics provider serving the insurance industry, has introduced Version 6 of its single-risk underwriting platform, Account Manager, in a release the company said is expected to help carriers scale their cyber books. CyberCube said the latest iteration of Account Manager (AMv6) has been designed to strengthen insurers’ ... Read the full article
Coalition to help private equity firms manage cyber risk with new active insurance solution
2nd February 2026
Coalition, an active insurer focused on preventing digital risks, has launched its Private Equity Practice, designed to help firms manage cyber risk. This new cyber insurance solution was developed with private equity-focused brokers. Its bespoke design will help private equity firms, sponsors, general partners, and their portfolio companies to manage complex, ... 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
Coalition enhances cyber product with addition of Deepfake Response Endorsement
12th December 2025
Coalition, an active insurer focused on preventing digital risks, has added a new Deepfake Response Endorsement to its Cyber Insurance policies worldwide. “Businesses can do everything right - lock down networks, ignore fraudulent funds transfer requests, comply with privacy laws - only to have their reputation damaged by a deepfake,” said ... 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
Beazley Security expands availability of Security Posture Reports
5th November 2025
Beazley Security, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Beazley Insurance and an integrated cyber risk management firm, is aiming to reduce risk with the expanded availability of its Security Posture Reports (SPRs). The process includes the automated discovery, passive scanning, and analysis of externally exposed assets. This helps organisations understand the state of their ... Read the full article
CyberCube expands Asia presence with Lacson & Lacson partnership in the Philippines
3rd November 2025
CyberCube, a provider of cyber risk analytics for the insurance industry, has expanded its presence in Asia through a new partnership in the Philippines. The company has signed an agreement with Lacson & Lacson Insurance Brokers, Inc., an independent brokerage, to use its Broking Manager platform. With Broking Manager, Lacson & Lacson ... Read the full article
Gallagher Re’s new framework to align APAC cyber reinsurance demand with global capacity
3rd November 2025
Global reinsurance brokerage Gallagher Re has launched an innovative framework designed to transform the cyber reinsurance landscape in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region. This initiative aims to align the growing demand for cyber reinsurance in APAC with global capacity, offering a flexible and comprehensive solution to meet the region’s unique needs. Gallagher ... Read the full article
Ransomware attacks to surge 40% by 2026 amid AI and cloud vulnerabilities: QBE
7th October 2025
Ransomware attacks are predicted to escalate in the coming years, with the number of publicly named victims expected to rise by 40% by the end of 2026, a new QBE report warns. The report, titled Cloud cover: forecasting digital disruption in a cybercrime climate, and compiled by Control Risk, forecasts a ... Read the full article
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