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Industry Growth Driven by New Markets and Products The global cyber insurance market has grown to an estimated $16.6 billion in 2024, according to Guy Carpenter’s latest “Behind the Firewall” report. This represents continued expansion in a market that has stabilized following sharp premium increases in 2021 and 2022. North America remains the dominant player, … Read more
Demand for cyber insurance-linked securities (ILS) products should increase and there’s plenty of room for growth given their relatively low volume compared to similar securities linked to natural events, says Fitch Ratings, a major provider of credit ratings and analysis. “These (recent ILS) transactions of $145 million are a small fraction relative to the $10 … Read more
Cyber Insurance at the Forefront of Risk Management Cyber insurance remains one of the fastest-growing sectors in the insurance industry. As cyber threats escalate globally, businesses are expanding coverage to safeguard against emerging risks. The Policyholder Review 2024/25, from UK law firm Stewarts, is their first annual review of the insurance disputes landscape. The report … Read more
Cyber insurance rates dropped 5% in the US and 7% globally in Q4 2024, according to Marsh’s Global Insurance Market Index. The market benefited from abundant capacity, with new capital expected in 2025. Many companies reinvested premium savings into higher coverage limits and lower retentions. Claim volume increased, with over 2,000 US cases related to … Read more
According to Woodruff Sawyer & Co.’s annual survey released Monday, 58% of cyber insurers expect cyber risk will increase “slightly” in 2025. This marks an increase from 44% in 2024 but remains lower than 74% in 2023. Cyber insurance rates dropped for many businesses in 2024, with 66% of Woodruff Sawyer clients experiencing cost reductions. … Read more