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We routinely report on cyber insurance market size estimates and related industry studies from various insurance and research companies; see a summary table at the bottom of this post. But two new studies released on the same day (10/23/25) demonstrate the challenges of evaluating this market. One study, Marsh’s Global Insurance Market Index, reports global … Read more
The UK government has released a landmark report on the nation’s cyber future. The study, A UK cyber growth action plan – final report, sets out a detailed growth plan and highlights urgent needs for resilience. It comes from experts at Bristol University and Imperial College London and was presented to Parliament this week. The … Read more
More than 600,000 UK businesses reported a cybersecurity breach or attack in the past year, government data shows. Phishing attacks were the most common, with 85% of affected firms citing them as disruptive and time-consuming. The growing use of AI-driven impersonation has also raised concerns among smaller firms with limited resources. Rising Cyber Risks for … Read more
Cyber insurance for small and medium-sized enterprises faces clarity and cost hurdles – Despite SME leaders recognising cyber risk, nearly half of uninsured firms self-insure. That choice invites financial ruin after major attacks. Surveying 104 SMEs about cyber insurance, the UK Government’s Department for Science, Innovation and Technology commissioned this study to map the gap. … Read more
Is This the Start of a Global Push to Criminalize Ransom Payments? – The UK government plans to outlaw ransomware payments by public sector bodies. Private firms must report their ransom decisions before making any payments. The plan follows a wide public consultation and reflects growing concerns over cyber attacks on hospitals, councils, and national … Read more