QR Code Scams Move Off The Laptop And Into Your Pocket

Lately, every conversation I have with cybersecurity experts seems to include the same advice: “Don’t scan QR Codes.” This warning applies to emails and to “urgent” PDFs with official logos and tight deadlines. QR Codes were designed for convenience, but attackers have exploited that same ease. As the saying goes, “We have met the enemy … Read more

Lockton: Cyber Rates Near Sustainability Floor

A new market update from broker Lockton lands with a split-screen message for buyers and underwriters. The cyber insurance market kept softening, even as the threat environment hardened. Insurers chased growth and fought for renewals. Brokers regained leverage on terms. Claims teams, meanwhile, faced heavier files and longer cleanups. Key Cyber Insurance Market Takeaways Incidents … Read more

Cyber Insurance Market Forecast: Powerful 2026 Trends In Ransomware, Vendors, Privacy, And AI

Willis reports that the cyber insurance market remained favorable for buyers in 2025. Both the number and severity of losses increased, but prices continued to fall. Competition since 2022 led to yearly premium reductions, and this trend continued through 2025, even as risks grew. But Willis notes a possible change ahead, with early 2026 showing … Read more

Kroll Quantifies PE Cybersecurity Risk With A $2.1M Average Hit

Kroll’s new global report shows that private equity cyber risk has become a costly issue. The report measures this risk and points out that smaller funds often have weaker cybersecurity governance. These conclusions matter for cyber insurers and brokers, and they help explain why loss costs in private markets are still unclear. Executive Summary Signals … Read more

Parametrix Adds Eva Kwan, Albert Huang, And Kerri Colwell Amid Cyber And Digital Insurance Demand

Parametrix has hired three new specialists: Eva Kwan, Albert Huang, and Kerri Colwell, as demand for cyber and digital infrastructure insurance continues to rise. Brokers are dealing with ongoing cyber losses, unexpected technology downtime, and SLA pressures that can quickly impact budgets. Parametrix aims to address these challenges with parametric coverage. Their products link payouts … Read more

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