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.

Could a Fed Backstop for Cyber Insurance Harm the Industry? 

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SecurityWeek‘s interesting report covers the pros/cons of the cyber insurance backstop the Biden Admin seems to be advancing. The benefits to the industry of having the government cover fall-out from a systemic and/or war-related cyber event appear clear. But there are potential downsides. “The purpose of a backstop would be to make cyberinsurance more widely … Read more

BoA Versus Lloyd’s on Cyber War Exclusions: FT

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A Financial Times report (here) says major cyber insurance buyers are pushing back against Lloyd’s moves to exclude “state-backed” cyber attacks from coverage. Financial services companies are among those most concerned. It appears Lloyd’s is looking for ways to address the concerns. “Lloyd’s said it was not demanding ‘a blanket exclusion but a segregation of … Read more

What Type of Control is Most Effective in Preventing Successful Cyber Attacks? Marsh Has an Answer

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Marsh analyzed its claims data and responses to customer self assessments. The resulting report may surprise some folks… “Automated hardening techniques — by a wide margin — have the greatest ability of any control studied to decrease the likelihood of a successful cyberattack, making it a key control to prioritize in order to minimize losses. … Read more

Cowbell Launches “MooGPT” for Cyber Insurance

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As with the AI announced last week by Coalition, Cowbell’s solution appears focused on enhanced broker and customer service, versus direct cyber risk purposes. “MooGPT assists brokers and policyholders in getting on-demand guidance on risk assessment, such as Cowbell Factors and Cowbell Insights, non-binding premium indications, and provides information on the claims process. MooGPT assists … Read more

Coalition Touts New AI Tools for Cyber Insurance 

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Interesting that the first announced application is for enhanced broker and customer service, versus direct cyber risk purposes. The InsurTech cyber insurance provider does note it’s working on AI-related cyber vulnerabilities. “’AI is already reshaping the cyber risk landscape,’ said Tiago Henriques, vice president of security research at Coalition. ‘While we are applying our AI … Read more

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