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New Milan Teams Target Italian Demand Liberty Specialty Markets (LSM), part of Liberty Mutual Insurance Group, launched two new divisions in Italy. The carrier opened an Energy & Construction unit and a Cyber unit. LSM based both teams in Milan. The move targets rising regional demand for specialty coverage and advisory support. LSM also aims … Read more
The UK Cyber Security Longitudinal Survey’s fifth iteration arrived this week. The report tracks cybersecurity changes across the same organizations, including medium- and large-sized businesses and high-income charities. The first “wave” of data came out in 2022. This new release, “Wave Five,” follows medium- and large-sized businesses and high-income charities. The study links security practices … Read more
The UK government started the ‘lock the door’ campaign on February 17, 2026. Officials want more organizations to use Cyber Essentials, a UK cybersecurity certification that sets basic security controls against common attacks. They report that organizations with Cyber Essentials made 92% fewer insurance claims last year. The Cyber Security Longitudinal Survey supports this push, … Read more
Cowbell has entered the Australian cyber insurance market, rolling out a new standalone policy for small and mid-sized businesses on Zurich Australian Insurance Ltd’s paper. The company said its Prime One programme targets SMEs with annual turnover of up to A$100 million. Cowbell will use its AI-driven underwriting platform and in-house claims capabilities. At the … Read more
A new joint report from Aon and A&O Shearman highlights growing concerns about cyber insurance across EMEA. Regulators are now focusing on more than just privacy cases, expanding into sector rules, resilience requirements, and executive oversight. Enforcement is becoming quicker and more complex. The report notes that the sources of cyber fines have “expanded sharply,” … Read more