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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
Brit Group Holdings Limited has introduced FI Cyber Max, a consortium designed specifically to address cyber risks faced by large financial institutions. The offering streamlines insurance for complex cyber exposures, meaning it makes it easier for institutions to get coverage for incidents like data breaches and system disruptions. Brit said the structure aims to simplify … Read more
Beazley plc’s board has unanimously rejected a £7.67 billion ($10.3 billion) takeover proposal from the Zurich Insurance Group. The offer, announced on January 19, 2026 for 1,280 pence per Beazley share, is lower than a bid from Zurich last year, but still reflects a substantial premium on Beazley’s public valuation. That was not enough to … Read more
Ransomware crews can cripple a firm in minutes. They can freeze files, block payments, and stop customer service. Digital Minister Liz Lloyd delivered that warning to insurance brokers at BIBA’s manifesto launch. Lloyd set the tone early, saying, “Cyber security is not optional.” She added, “It is foundational to our national security, our economy, and … Read more