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Onda, a Lloyd’s-backed cyber MGA, has unveiled Onda X, a new cyber insurance product tailored for mid-market firms across the UK and France. Targeting companies with annual revenues between £100 million and £1 billion, Onda X offers primary and excess coverage limits up to £5 million to protect against cybercrime. As noted in the press … Read more
Resilience has expanded its partnership with UK-based insurer RSA to offer surplus lines of cyber insurance to US businesses through London’s wholesale market. The move allows companies with revenue between $75 million and $10 billion to access coverage outside traditional US markets. Expanded Cyber Insurance Capacity Resilience’s new initiative enables US clients to secure cyber … Read more
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) vastly underestimate their risk of cyber-attacks, leaving them vulnerable due to low cyber insurance adoption, according to a new report from the Association of British Insurers (ABI). Despite making up 99% of UK businesses and generating over £2.6 trillion in turnover, SMEs remain under-protected from cyber threats. The ABI’s report, … Read more
The UK government has introduced proposals to increase ransomware incident reporting and reduce payments to cyber criminals. The measures are rooted in the principle that ransom payments fuel the crime by making it more lucrative. Much like negotiating with terrorists, paying ransoms risks emboldening criminals and increasing the likelihood of future attacks while failing to … Read more
A recent government-commissioned survey reveals significant public concerns about UK cybercrime and fraud (England, Scotland, and Wales). Conducted by Ipsos UK for the Home Office, the research offers insights into public perceptions, victimization experiences, and cyber security behaviors. It found that over half of participants perceive moderate personal risks, with 42% feeling vulnerable to retail … Read more