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Compared to the same period last year, cyber claim severity dropped by more than 50% in early 2025, according to Allianz Commercial’s new Cyber Security Resilience 2025 report. The findings highlight stronger defenses among insured firms, but also reveal expanding risks from data theft, supply chain disruption, and privacy litigation. Claims Decline in Severity, but … Read more
Cyber insurance claims are rising fast, with ransomware and business email compromise (BEC) driving record losses. NetDiligence’s 2025 Cyber Claims Study, based on 10,402 claims between 2020 and 2024, highlights how costs and downtime are hitting businesses harder than ever. The report paints a stark picture: small and medium enterprises (SMEs) face surging recovery and … Read more
Cyberattacks are costing businesses millions – 88% of global cyber losses now tied to claims above $1 million, according to AXA XL. Analysis of more than 300 incidents reveals a stark reality: ransomware alone drives over 60% of recent large claims, with ransom demands spiking to an average of $32 million in 2023. The report, … Read more
As the cyber insurance industry grows, there are more and more claims, leading to more and more settlements, leading to an increasing number of lawsuits by “subrogees.” These are insurance companies that use the process of “subrogation” to assume their insured’s legal rights to pursue recovery of money paid by the insurance company in a … Read more
The cyber insurance market remains soft, reports broker Gallagher Specialty, and now is the time to purchase coverage before cyber insurance premiums increase. “There is currently a healthy abundance of capacity, and the market continues to observe greater flexibility in underwriting and security controls. The competition and growth strategies in underwriting have led to better … Read more