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Healthcare cyber risk losses driven by human factors, says Resilience
9th April 2026
Resilience, a provider of cyber risk management and insurance services, reports that the healthcare sector is currently facing a highly costly cyber threat landscape, with some organisations potentially misallocating their security spending. In its report, US Healthcare and Cyber Risk: Threats, Trends and Strategies, the company analyses claims data from its ... Read the full article
Coalition report finds sharp rise in ransomware demands as most businesses refuse to pay
6th March 2026
Coalition, a cyber insurance and security company, has published the findings of its 2026 Cyber Claims Report, showing that initial ransomware demands in 2025 increased significantly, rising 47% year-on-year. Despite the sharp rise in demands from threat actors, Coalition’s data indicates that a record 86% of affected businesses refused to pay ... Read the full article
Resilience’s 2025 cyber risk report highlights strategic shift in cybercrime
25th February 2026
New cyber insurance claims data from Resilience, a cyber risk and insurance firm, points to a fundamental shift in how cybercriminals operate and profit. Drawing on claims from its 2025 client portfolio, the company’s latest analysis shows that threat actors are conducting longer, more calculated campaigns against organisations. The findings also ... Read the full article
Markel expands cybersecurity support for policyholders through Upfort partnership
19th February 2026
Markel, the insurance division of Markel Group Inc., has announced a new partnership with Upfort aimed at strengthening cybersecurity resources for eligible US cyber insurance policyholders. Through this collaboration, policyholders can now access Upfort Shield, a multi-layer cyber defence platform that delivers AI-driven, automated protection against common cyber threats. In addition, eligible ... Read the full article
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 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
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
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
BOXX to help businesses & individuals build resilience with Cyberboxx Assist
24th November 2025
Insurtech firm BOXX Insurance has launched a comprehensive suite of cybersecurity tools and services that have been designed to build digital resilience. Cyberboxx Assist is a robust suite of tools designed to help businesses and individuals not only predict, prevent, and respond to cyber attacks but also to mitigate the risk ... Read the full article
Hiscox report reveals widespread underinsurance among SMEs
10th November 2025
Specialist insurer Hiscox has published its first Global Protection Gap Report, highlighting the persistent issue of underinsurance among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). According to Hiscox, nearly three-quarters of small businesses worldwide are unnecessarily exposed to risk due to insufficient insurance coverage. SMEs account for around 50% of global economic activity, making ... Read the full article
Human error causes 60% of cyber insurance incidents and businesses losing days of operations: HDI Global
10th November 2025
In its latest report, HDI Global, an international industrial insurer based in Hannover, analyses how companies can better manage cyber exposure and strengthen resilience. The report draws on the expertise of David Bartolini, Head of Cyber Risk Engineering Tech at HDI, who oversees the insurer’s global cyber risk engineering activities and ... Read the full article
Insurers and asset managers strengthen cybersecurity oversight and expand budgets: Moody’s
9th October 2025
A survey conducted by Moody’s, the credit rating, research, and risk analysis firm, finds that cybersecurity remains a high priority for insurers and asset managers worldwide. The survey, which included responses from 102 companies across both sectors, indicates that organisations are adopting a multi-layered approach to cyber defence, with boards of ... Read the full article
At-Bay reveals new cyber insurance solutions for ransomware and financial fraud
2nd October 2025
At-Bay, a provider of cybersecurity-driven insurance solutions, has launched two new offerings aimed at giving mid-market and small businesses stronger protection against ransomware and financial fraud. The solutions combine enterprise-grade managed security with enhanced cyber insurance policies, offering coverage features that are uncommon in the industry, including automatic flat renewals and ... Read the full article
Standardised metrics needed to close $0.9tn cyber risk protection gap: Zurich
2nd October 2025
With the world facing a $0.9 trillion cyber risk protection gap, Zurich is calling for the adoption of standardised national cyber security metrics to close it, which would involve the collaboration between governments and the private sector. This gap highlights the vast difference between economic losses from cyber events and the ... Read the full article
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