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First-Ever In a first-ever, premiums for cybersecurity insurance coverage in the U.S. fell 2.3% in 2024, according to AM Best’s latest report. This marks the first recorded decline since 2015, with total direct premiums written now below $7.1 billion. The loss ratio remained below 50%, suggesting that cyber insurance continues to yield profits. The AM … Read more
Ancient Lessons Inspire Modern Cyber Insurance Fix For millennia, societies have relied on insurance to hedge against uncertainty. Ancient Romans pooled funds for fallen legionnaires. Merchants of old took out “bottomry” loans, which were forgiven if pirate raids sank their ships. Today’s cyber insurance market draws from these deep roots but faces modern challenges. This … Read more
With total premiums of $1.53 billion this year, the UK cyber insurance market will reach almost $3 billion by 2030, according to a May 2025 Markets and Research report. CAGR of 13.4% in Market The report attributes the growth of the British cybersecurity insurance market to increasing regulations and growing awareness of cyber threats among … Read more
Cyber Insurance Rates Drop Amid Stable Market Conditions The US cyber insurance market saw a 5% average rate decrease in Q4 2024, continuing a trend of pricing stability. Marsh reported that favorable conditions are expected to persist into 2025. Companies improved their cybersecurity controls, which underwriters viewed positively. Organizations also adjusted their insurance programs. Many … Read more
Digital World Faces Record-Breaking Cyber Risk Exposure Munich Re’s “Cyber Insurance: Risks and Trends 2025” report projects the cyber insurance market will grow to $16.3 billion by 2025. This growth comes as global cybercrime costs skyrocket, with losses estimated between $1 trillion and $9.5 trillion in 2024 alone. The report, released in April, paints a … Read more