“What’s the Number of Our Cyber Insurance Broker?” School Districts Across North America Ask After PowerSchool Hack

“’You should certainly interact with your (cyber) insurance brokers in that regard and speak with them about the best circumstance for you,’ (PowerSchool Chief Legal Officer Michael) Bisignano” has been advising clients of the firm, which this month began alerting clients of its recent breach. How the PowerSchool Hack and the Need for Cyber Insurance … Read more

Cowbell Cyber Touts Customer Numbers

The pure-play insurtech Cowbell Cyber, which offers what it calls the “first continuous underwriting platform for cyber insurance,” has become a well-known brand in the cyber insurance sector since its founding a bit over five years ago. Last year the company expanded its solutions to clients with up to $1 billion in revenue and has … Read more

The Growing Importance of Actuaries in Cyber Insurance & Cybersecurity

Actuaries get teased for what some outsiders see as a boring job. But a new report makes clear that actuaries are increasingly part of the interesting, sometimes even exciting, world of cybersecurity. Nowadays actuaries and cyber insurance increasingly go together, details the report from the UK’s Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA). Entitled “Actuaries Managing … Read more

Cyber Re/Insurance Market To Grow Rapidly with Sustained Margins: S&P Global Ratings

Cyber insurance premiums will grow “15% to 20% per year to a total of about $23 billion by the end of 2026, up from about $14 billion at the end of 2023,” estimates S&P Global Ratings report “Cyber Insurance Market Outlook 2025: Cycle Management Will Be Key To Sustaining Profits.” [Don’t tell Swiss Re, which … Read more

New Cyber Insurance Option for Start Ups & SMBs from Coverdash, Via Lending Tree

Coverdash, the insurtech broker, is now offering cyber insurance, and other covers, to start ups and SMBs via LendingTree, the large market place for business and other loans. “This strategic collaboration expands LendingTree’s suite of financial products for small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs), providing them with an efficient and streamlined way to obtain business insurance … Read more

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