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The European Commission has launched “infringement procedures” against a majority of its member states for failing to meet an October deadline to enact EU cyber security regulations. The regulations come in two packages: the NIS2 Directive, aimed at enhancing cyber security and the Critical Entities Resilience (CER) Directive, focused on safeguarding critical infrastructure. “The Commission … Read more
CFC has launched a dedicated European corporate cyber team to expand its cyber insurance services across Europe. The specialist insurer appointed Ilaria Silvato, former international underwriting manager for cyber risks at Beazley, to lead this team and drive its growth. Silvato, with 13 years in the insurance industry, brings extensive knowledge of the insurance cycle … Read more
Insurance Europe has released a new report titled “Insurers’ Role in EU Cyber Resilience,” highlighting the escalating frequency and severity of cyber threats and offering policy recommendations to bolster cyber resilience across the European Union. As cyberattacks increased by 38% globally between 2022 and 2023, businesses face growing risks from ransomware, malware, phishing, and other … Read more
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) has named Thomas Pache as Head of PI/Cyber Insurance for the DACH region—covering Germany, Austria, and Switzerland—and appointed Kim Schumacher as Senior Property Underwriter. The company has also opened a new office in Hamburg to enhance its presence and build closer connections with broker partners and customers in the region. … Read more
Resilience has expanded its European cyber insurance operations to France and Benelux, appointing Marijke van Berkom as Head of France & Benelux. The company, which focuses on cyber risk management and insurance, aims to support clients and brokers in the region with its services. Building on its operations in the UK, Southern Europe, Ireland, and … Read more