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CFC offers cyber-insurance policy encryption to prevent crooks from learning how much your carrier would pay in an attack. “James Burns, Head of Cyber at CFC, said, ‘Our goal is to ensure that should a customer’s policy documents fall into the wrong hands, it can’t be used as leverage in an extortion attempt. While it’s … Read more
“’Regardless of whether ILS (Insurance-Linked Securities) markets are not fully appreciating the differences between NatCat and cyber, a demonstration that the original risk is being assessed with appropriate granularity is essential for confidence in capital application and price for required returns. Otherwise, there is still too large an element of guess work, which would actually … Read more
With this round, the insurtech has raised US$24.5 million. Zurich Insurance participated in both rounds. BOXX says it’s grown 10X in the last 24 months and now serves over 250,000 individuals and 10,000 businesses. The investment and BOXX’s growth demonstrated the continued traction of tech companies that combine insurance with security applications. “We’re not only … Read more
Guardz offers “a SaaS-based set of low-code security tools designed for businesses using cloud services, designed to be implemented without any specific security or advanced technical expertise; and insurance to help cover organizations in cases where something is disrupted.” The round included Hanaco Ventures, with iAngels, GKFF Ventures and Cyverse Capital. Guardz’ valuation was not … Read more
The carrier, backed by Coalition’s active insurance platform, rolls out across the nation during 2023. It received an A- rating from AM Best at the end of January. Source: Coalition Launches Full-Stack Cyber Insurer for SMBs