Cyber Essentials Tied To Fewer Cyber Insurance Claims In UK Data

The UK government started the ‘lock the door’ campaign on February 17, 2026. Officials want more organizations to use Cyber Essentials, a UK cybersecurity certification that sets basic security controls against common attacks. They report that organizations with Cyber Essentials made 92% fewer insurance claims last year. The Cyber Security Longitudinal Survey supports this push, … Read more

Cowbell Launches Cyber Insurance Program In Australia With Zurich Backing

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

Cyber Insurance Coverage Reality Check: Key Lessons From EMEA Cyber Fine Trends

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 Launches FI Cyber Max to Tackle Cyber Risk for Financial Institutions

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 Rejects Zurich’s $10B Bid for Leader in Cyber Cat Bonds, ILS and Specialty Insurance Businesses

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