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The report asserts the industry is putting too much emphasis on MFA as a defense when more attacks come via social engineering or unpatched software and Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP)-involved…
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The attacks are driving better underwriting and higher premiums with sustainable loss ratios, despite media reports of major disruptions and high ransoms. “In a way, the headlines are right —…
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“Some ransomware gangs are even actively seeking to target victims with cybersecurity policies because they believe that’s the best way to guarantee they’ll make money from encryption campaigns:” reports ZDNet,…
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It addresses the problem of uninformed insurance pros trying to sell or price cybersecurity insurance, as discussed here. “We launched that product just over a year ago now, and it…
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“Howden’s research finds that global cyber insurance pricing has increased by an average of 32% year-on-year in June 2021 on the back of a 50% rise since data tracking began….
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American International Group Inc (AIG.N) boosts cyber premium rates almost 40% globally and is now reducing coverage limits. “We continue to carefully reduce cyber limits and are obtaining tighter terms…
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A July 2021 survey by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) highlights a lack of training among insurance personnel involved with cybersecurity policies. “Almost six out of 10 insurance professionals polled…
Most consumers don’t know personal cyber insurance is available, according to the team behind “The Digital-Life Insurance.” The solution includes an AI chatbot to create a digital fingerprint of customers…
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Hiscox Ltd (LSE:HSX) lists increasing cyber insurance rates as part of its turn to profitability in the first half of 2021, according to its 2021 interim and Chairman’s statement. “Rate…
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Makes more sense when you learn the company says it’s passed $160 million in ARR and 800% YOY premium growth. Source: Cyber insurance startup At-Bay raises $185 mln at $1.35…
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