Mark Sauter

Mark Sauter's insights on the financial, policy and security elements of cyber insurance are based on years of experience in the investment banking, media and business worlds. Co-author of the McGraw Hill university textbook "Homeland Security: a Complete Guide," Sauter was also a consultant to one of the world's largest software companies and served as a US Army Special Forces and infantry officer.

Brutal New Numbers on Insurtech Investment Trends

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PitchBook reports the market ended 2023 on a low note. “In Q4 2023, insurtech startups generated $1.3 billion across 102 deals, representing declines of 22.3% and 15.7% from Q3,” reports PitchBook’s Q4 2023 Insurtech Report.   The deal data company reported only one bright spot in the quarter: financing for annuity-related start ups. The financing … Read more

Money-Back Guarantee from MSP & Cyber Insurance Provider: Cyber Warranty Solutions

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Fulcrum IT Partners, an MSP, calls them “cyber-warranty backed solutions” and is offering the services with the backing of SPECTRA, the Bermuda-based cyber insurance provider. “As part of the new business model, Fulcrum will offer customers a 100 percent cash refund on services impacted by specific cybersecurity incidents, including ransomware, and DDoS attacks. Additionally, Fulcrum … Read more

Insurance Linked Securities and Cyber Data

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Interesting tidbit in CyberCube yearly report: “All cyber cat bonds issued in 2023 utilized CyberCube’s model, marking an expansion into CyberCube serving the financial sector.” ILS growth in cyber liability insurance sector will depend on constantly improving risk data.

Confused About Cyber War Clauses? Jenner & Block Provides Some Clarity in Update to Clients

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Cyber insurance professionals well remember the market shake up and debate a year ago when Lloyd’s Market Association announced model cyber war clauses. As we reported, the announcement led to market confusion, claims such an attack could cost trillions of dollars, push back about such dramatic reports on the cost of cyber war and growing … Read more

Think Cyber Insurance Market is “Out of the Woods?” No So Fast, Says RPS

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The useful new 2024 US Cyber Outlook Report from Risk Placement Services (RPS) notes that carriers reduced premiums, increased limits and softened requirements for some cyber controls when ransomware losses declined last year. But this “buyer’s market” is unlikely to continue, predicts Steve Robinson, national cyber practice leader at RPS and his team. “The cycle between hard … Read more

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