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.

The Nightmare of a Ransomware Attack, Community Bank Version 

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This interesting report provides the “tick tock” of a ransomware attack on a small US bank, including the role of cyber insurance in the recovery. The details reveal the bank did not require email MFA prior to the incident. It was able to keep processing debit cards only because that system was operated by an … Read more

From Credit Card Losses to Psychiatric Fees, BOXX Offers Coverage for Personal & Family Expenses from Cyber Attacks

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“‘Our research highlights that consumers are increasingly aware of the dangers of being online and are looking for a simple and easy all-in-one solution to keep them digitally safe,’ said Hilario Itriago, US President, BOXX Insurance. He continues ‘With broad coverages like computer attacks, cyber ransom, online fraud and cyber bullying, individuals and families can … Read more

Cyber Claims & Ransomware’s Share Dropped in 2022: Coalition’s 2023 Cyber Claims Report

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“(O)verall claims frequency decreased by 22% year-over-year. Furthermore, Coalition policyholders experienced 64% fewer claims than the broader cyber market1, with 47% of reported events handled with no cost to the policyholder A less-sophisticated crime, funds transfer fraud (FTF) unseated ransomware as the leading event type, accounting for nearly one-third of all claims. Notably, ransomware saw … Read more

Most Cyber Insurance Premiums Now for Stand-Alone Coverage: Fitch

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Stand-alone policies reflect growing acceptance of cyber as a unique and critical category requiring more complex underwriting by carriers and increased attention from policy holders. “Standalone coverage is 70% of cyber insurance premiums, due to heightened policyholder demand for protection and insurer efforts to reduce ambiguity in coverage terms or silent cyber risk.” Meantime, according … Read more

Mosaic: We’re Going Global with Primary Cyber Insurance 

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“Mosaic has announced it will be underwriting primary cyber insurance globally, offering US$20 million in capacity across its network of underwriting hubs…Yosha DeLong, global head of cyber at Mosaic, says: ‘We’re excited to offer a primary cyber insurance solution across all Mosaic’s underwriting regions. We have always had the vision of being a primary solution … Read more

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