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FERMA Policy Manifesto proposes enhancements for EU resilience and competitiveness
16th July 2024
FERMA, the Federation of European Risk Management Associations, has published its EU Policy Manifesto, outlining its priorities for policymakers in EU Institutions for the upcoming 2024-2029 mandate and explains how the Federation can support these initiatives. Typhaine Beaupérin, CEO, FERMA stated: “We will use our Manifesto to provide a robust basis ... Read the full article
76% of companies enhance cyber defences to secure insurance: Sophos
1st July 2024
Sophos, a provider of cybersecurity solutions, released findings from its recent survey, showing that 76% of companies enhanced their cyber defences to qualify for cyber insurance. The report found that 97% of companies with a cyber insurance policy invested in improving their defences to help with insurance. Among these, 67% secured ... Read the full article
Surge in cyber insurance market fuelled by regulatory shifts and global tensions: Morningstar DBRS
27th June 2024
Morningstar DBRS, a global credit rating agency, emphasises that cyber insurance is rapidly growing and essential in the digital age, projected to soar to $40 billion by decade's end amidst rising cyber threats and stringent data regulations. Morningstar DBRS highlights that Cyber insurance is a relatively new type of insurance designed ... Read the full article
Gallagher Re launches Cyber Academy to attract and develop talent
24th June 2024
Global reinsurance broker, Gallagher Re, has launched its flagship Cyber Academy, designed to attract and nurture promising individuals in the cyber space, providing them with comprehensive and bespoke training in broking, analytics, and cyber security. The Gallagher Re Cyber Academy will offer delegates the opportunity to receive best-in-class training while gaining ... Read the full article
Cyber facility Incyde Risk launches, powered by Safe Security, led by Mosaic & other Lloyd’s Syndicates
28th May 2024
Mosaic 1609 and other participating Lloyd's syndicates have partnered with Safe Security to streamline cyber insurance solutions through newly launched facility Incyde Risk. According to the announcement, the new facility will provide up to $25mn in capacity on a primary and first-excess basis, with a lead-line by Mosaic 1609, and supported ... Read the full article
P&C sector reports improved conditions in early 2024: McGriff
28th May 2024
The Property & Casualty (P&C) industry began 2024 in a stronger position compared to 2023, driven by 25 consecutive quarters of premium increases, improved investment returns for insurers, and a relatively mild hurricane season, highlights broker McGriff in a recent report. The broker highlights Fitch Ratings' prediction for modest underwriting improvements ... Read the full article
Brokerslink adds McAfee to global network for cybersecurity expertise
16th April 2024
Brokerslink has announced that cyber security business McAfee has joined its broking network as a ‘B.Tech affiliate’. By integrating McAfee's industry-leading consumer cybersecurity expertise into its network, Brokerslink aims to support the way businesses approach cyber risk mitigation. McAfee offers a range of consumer cyber security services that include antivirus, mobile security, ... Read the full article
Ransomware attack on Change Healthcare pegged as “most significant” in sector history
15th March 2024
The American Hospital Association has named the suspected ransomware attack on Change Healthcare, a unit of insurance giant UnitedHealth Group's Optum division, as "the most significant and consequential incident of its kind against the U.S. healthcare system in history." Change Healthcare, which suffered the cyberattack on February 21st, reportedly handles 14 ... Read the full article
Cybersecurity startup BreachBits secures seed funding led by Blu Ventures
11th March 2024
Cybersecurity startup BreachBits has secured seed funding, in a round led by Blu Ventures, to accelerate its efforts to help businesses predict and avoid data breaches at scale. According to BreachBits, the funds will be used to capitalise on its strong customer growth and accelerate the adoption of its BreachRisk™ solutions. The ... Read the full article
Munich Re CEO Wenning calls for government support amid rising cyber risks
27th February 2024
In a recent earnings call, Munich Re CEO Joachim Wenning highlighted the imperative need for governmental intervention in the face of escalating cybersecurity threats, shedding light on the limitations of private insurance in covering these risks. Wenning underscored the critical nature of cybersecurity, stating, "Cyber is not just important for us. ... Read the full article
AI to play a significant role in both cybersecurity and insurance: Cowbell’s Gupta
27th December 2023
As more organisations continue to apply and use artificial intelligence (AI) within their systems, the technology is expected to play "a crucial role in enhancing both efficacy and efficiency in addressing new challenges," says Rajeev Gupta, Co-founder and Chief Product Officer, Cowbell. Gupta explains that Cowbell anticipates witnessing more automation in ... Read the full article
Many SMEs are being left with a gap in coverage for cyber insurance: Cowbell’s Cooksley
3rd November 2023
With the insurability gap within the small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) market continuing to grow as cyber attacks and the digitisation of work processes increase, one key issue that surrounds this, is that the cyber insurance products offered do not always match up with the financial losses that businesses may ... Read the full article
Trust in insurers is growing in a world in polycrisis: AXA
1st November 2023
Risks associated with artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity and global warming are among the main concerns for the general population; however, trust in various players, like insurers and scientists, to limit the consequences of new global crises is growing, according to a recent AXA report. The tenth edition of its Future Risks ... Read the full article
At-Bay launches new MDR cybersecurity solution for SMBs
26th October 2023
At-Bay, the cyber insurance provider, has launched a new Managed Detection and Response (MDR) solution, At-Bay Stance MDR, designed to help emerging and mid-sized businesses advance their security defenses and threat preparedness, in view of the rapid rise of cyber crime rates. By analyzing its claims data from the past two ... Read the full article
Businesses access to cyber insurance impacted by employee mistakes and poor security: QBE
20th October 2023
Employee mistakes and poor security are leaving businesses open to cyber-attacks; addressing these issues will allow companies to access full levels of cyber insurance, according to a recent QBE report. QBE’s survey revealed that almost a third of employees (31%) have made mistakes that could impact the cyber security of their ... Read the full article
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