Supply-Chain Risk Continues to Bedevil Large Companies and their Cyber Insurers 

We’ve all heard the horror stories of companies hacked via penetrations of their vendors and partners. “’A company can take out insurance for third parties, but we don’t see a lot of those premiums tied directly to the number of third parties a company has under contract,’ (Jerry Caponera, general manager of risk quantification at … Read more

BOXX Lands $14.4m B Round, Led By Zurich 

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

New Cyber Insurance Company Announces $10m Round for Solution Combining SaaS Cyber Sec Tools with Insurance 

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

CYGNVS™ Breaks Stealth Mode with $55m A Round from Andreessen; Developed Platform with AIG 

Led by Andreessen Horowitz, the round included participation from Stone Point Ventures and EOS Venture Partners. Use of proceeds include expanding sales and building out the platform for an “end-to-end response process.” “CYGNVS (an acronym of CYber GuidaNce Virtual Space) empowers organizations to reduce their risk before a cyber crisis through preparation and practice and … Read more

Beazley’s New $45m “Cyber Cat Bond” May Be Sign of Things to Come: Information Week 

We told you about Beazley’s CAT bond and then its listing on the Bermuda exchange. This development in ILS is generating some optimism among those who fear devastating, system-wide damages from future cyber attacks. “’This innovative way of viewing, financing, and insuring against cybercrime may signal a systemic shift in how corporates and insurers assess … Read more

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