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“Artificial intelligence systems” (“AIS”) and “external consumer data and information sources” (“ECDIS”) can help insurers and companies, New York State regulators concede, but the technologies better not hurt “protected classes” or “perpetuate or amplify systemic biases that have resulted in unlawful or unfair discrimination,” warns the state in new regulatory guidance. Given the complexity of … Read more
So reports Venture Beat in a report on AI’s impact on cyber insurance, which also says the technology can dramatically accelerate risk assessments: “Cyber insurers are also looking to AI to reduce the time and costs of real-time risk assessments that can cost between $10,000 to $50,000 per assessment and take between four to six weeks to … Read more
In the world of cybercrime, few experiences are as frustrating as paying a ransom to recover stolen data only to remain empty-handed. This stark reality is highlighted in the issue of ransomware data recovery where recent studies reveal that 1/3 of ransomware victims did not recover data even after paying up. For individuals and businesses, … Read more
“What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet,” wrote Shakespeare. But cyber insurance experts think there’s nothing sweet about the lack of standard terminology in cyber liability insurance policies. “‘This dearth of common language, (Peter Hedberg of Corvus Insurance) said, can create unintended confusion when … Read more
Data breaches, often triggered by human error, not only compromise security but also bring significant emotional distress and financial impacts to the employees involved. The stress and guilt stemming from these incidents can affect productivity and well-being, leading to a tangible cost for businesses. In response, Berkley Cyber Risk Solutions, a division of the Berkley … Read more