AM Best: Global Cyber Insurance Market Outlook Remains Stable Despite Softening Conditions

Strong demand for cyber coverage and rising SME adoption support a stable outlook – AM Best has reaffirmed its stable outlook for the Global Cyber Insurance Market, citing persistent demand and solid growth drivers. This analysis is based on the newly released report, “Market Segment Outlook: Global Cyber Insurance.” The report notes “systemic risks from … Read more

AON Details Its Cyber Insurance Intake Process

We’ve reported on AON’s new cyber risk report with posts including one on the drop in ransomware payments made by clients of the cyber insurance broker. Another element of the report that struck us as interesting: details on AON’s “Cyber Quotient Evaluation (CyQu), a patented global cyber e-submission platform,” the key part of the broker’s … Read more

16 Billion (with a “B”) Log-in Credentials Pilfered by “Infostealers:” Cybernews

Info Stolen! The exposed credentials open “the doors to pretty much any online service imaginable, from Apple, Facebook, and Google, to GitHub, Telegram, and various government services,” reports news site Cybernews on the massive log-in breaches. The site identifies the likely culprits as hacking groups using “infostealers,” malware designed to steal passwords and other data … Read more

Cyber Risk Insurance Policy Market Update: Lower Premiums, Rising Risks, and the Push for Better Controls

Aon’s 2025 Global Cyber Risk Report offers a sharp warning: cyber incidents now cut shareholder value by 27% on average — a loss that no boardroom can ignore. The message is clear: a strong cyber risk insurance policy is no longer optional; it’s a frontline defense. Brent Rieth, Global Cyber Leader at Aon, opens the … Read more

Leaked Credentials Drive Smart Cyber Insurance Coverage Decisions, Gallagher Re TIDE Analysis Shows

Understanding Cyber Insurance Coverage in the Age of Leaked Data The landscape of cyber insurance coverage is evolving rapidly. A new analysis from Gallagher Re reveals how leaked credentials, often found on the surface, deep, and dark web—serve as powerful predictors of cyber claim frequency. This finding provides insurers with sharper tools to assess cyber … Read more

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