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Rankiteo aims to revolutionise cyber insurance with data-driven underwriting
21st February 2025
Rankiteo, a cybersecurity risk management company, aims to revolutionise the cyber insurance industry by introducing a more scientific, data-driven approach to underwriting, leveraging advanced actuarial science, AI-driven risk modelling, and statistical methodologies. Rankiteo is a cybersecurity startup founded by former SwissRe/AXA cybersecurity expert Jeremy Canale in collaboration with Maochao Xu, Director ... Read the full article
Marsh highlights cybersecurity gap between SMEs and large organisations in the EU
21st February 2025
Marsh, a global insurance broker and risk advisor and a business of Marsh McLennan, has released findings revealing that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the European Union (EU) are, on average, 15% behind larger organisations when it comes to cybersecurity controls. The report, "Why the Cybersecurity Gap Between SMEs and ... 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
Cyber-attacks cost UK businesses £44bn in last five years: Howden
25th November 2024
Half (52%) of UK businesses, representing 1.3 million private sector companies, have endured at least one cyber-attack in the past five years, equating to £44 billion of lost revenue, according to Howden, the international insurance intermediary group. New research published by Howden reveals that businesses with an annual revenue of over ... Read the full article
WTW, Kayna, and Vibrant partner for vendor cybersecurity insurance
20th November 2024
Global broker WTW has announced a partnership with Kayna, an embedded insurance infrastructure platform, and Vibrant to support third-party vendor cybersecurity insurance compliance. US-based vertical SaaS platform Vibrant manages third-party vendor cybersecurity oversight by tracking vendor insurance coverage directly with coverage information from carriers. Its innovative platform enables organisations with extensive vendor ... Read the full article
Cybersecurity and regulation identified as top risks for the TMT sector: WTW
11th October 2024
Cyber and data privacy have emerged as the top risks in the technology, media, and telecom (TMT) sectors, which are increasingly relying on innovations like artificial intelligence (AI) to drive growth, according to a recent report by WTW. The report highlights growing concerns about the impact of regulations and trade tensions ... Read the full article
Organisations are taking action towards cyber resilience: PwC
7th October 2024
Despite cyber security concerns being top-of-mind and the average data breach exceeding over US$3 million, only 2% of businesses have implemented cyber resilience across their organisation, although cyber budgets are poised to increase, a recent PwC survey has revealed. At the same time, the survey - which surveyed 4,042 business and ... Read the full article
OneDegree Group reaches first operating profit in Q3 2024
3rd October 2024
OneDegree Group, a provider of cybersecurity and insurance solutions, has reached its first operating profit in the third quarter of 2024, marking a significant milestone for both the group and its insurance division. The company’s success can be attributed to the scale and profitability of its two flagship products: digital asset ... Read the full article
Munich Re’s HSB launches comprehensive cyber insurance solution for SMBs
2nd October 2024
HSB, a multi-line specialty insurer and part of the reinsurance giant Munich Re, has introduced HSB CyberPro™, a new cyber insurance option for commercial clients seeking comprehensive coverage against evolving cybersecurity risks. HSB CyberPro combines expert cyber claims service, active threat monitoring, and risk mitigation tools developed by HSB over nearly ... Read the full article
Insurers and asset managers continue to invest in longer term cybersecurity planning: Moody’s
10th September 2024
A vast majority of insurers and asset managers are continuing to invest in longer term cybersecurity planning and have put in place advanced cybersecurity protection, a new report from Moody's Ratings reveals. According to Moody's, these efforts reflect the growing frequency and sophistication of cyberattacks, as well as increased regulatory expectations ... Read the full article
US firms see spike in cybersecurity services as data breaches increase: ISG
30th August 2024
Recent analysis by Information Services Group (ISG), a global technology research and advisory firm, suggests that US enterprises are investing strategically in cybersecurity services as data breaches continue to rise. The firm's 2024 ISG Provider Lens Cybersecurity — Solutions and Services report discloses that the most affected industries are healthcare and ... Read the full article
Omdia urges closer collaboration with InsurSec for enhanced cybersecurity
22nd August 2024
To enhance cybersecurity, businesses should collaborate more closely with their insurance providers—particularly those that operate as hybrid InsurSec (insurance and cybersecurity) firms—to develop more effective risk reduction strategies, according to a study by global tech analyst firm Omdia. The study revealed that cyber insurance is now seen as a best practice ... Read the full article
KYND launches comprehensive cyber risk solutions in the US
2nd August 2024
KYND, a UK-based cyber risk management solutions provider, has announced its expansion into the US market. This expansion brings KYND's innovative and straightforward approach to cyber risk analysis to a new market, addressing the insurance industry’s need for easier and more proactive management of cyber risk as cybercrime intensifies. According to KYND, ... Read the full article
Proactive cyber insurance helps SMEs save thousands on security costs: CFC
25th July 2024
CFC, an insurance provider specialising in emerging risks and cyber coverage, has published an analysis on the costs SMEs incur when implementing cybersecurity services. The company's cyber team examined the expenses of various third-party cybersecurity solutions to determine the financial impact on SMEs when outsourcing these services. The analysis compared the same ... Read the full article
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