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Despite rising cyber threats and AI adoption, Singapore’s cyber insurance uptake among SMEs is on the decline. A recent QBE report found that just 36% of Singapore’s SMEs report having any cyber coverage, down from 38% last year. At the same time, cyber incidents rose, and awareness of cyber risks fell from 47% to 40%. … Read more
“Quishing (QR Code Phishing) (is a) rapidly growing attack vector, increasing from 0.8% of phishing attempts in 2022 to 12.4% in 2024,” reports Intersys, a UK company that provides cyber risk management services to the insurance sector. Other cyber experts are sounding the same alarm, plus warning of “brushing,” another scam increasingly linked in quishing. The quishing … Read more
The UK insurance market showed significant softening in 2024, according to Aon’s UK Insurance Market Outlook. The report highlights key factors of insurer profitability, increased market capacity, and intense competition. These resulted in more favorable conditions for buyers across most sectors. Turning to cyber insurance. The UK cyber insurance market emerged as a standout area … Read more
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
Investment Strengthens Global Cyber Insurance Reach Coalition, a cyber insurance provider, announced a $30 million equity investment from Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co., Ltd. (MSI), a part of MS&AD Insurance Group. This investment expands their strategic partnership. It aims to increase the global availability of Coalition’s Active Insurance model for companies seeking to reduce digital risk. … Read more