Ransomware Insurance

Useful Survey on Global Cyber Risk and Insurance from Munich Re

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“Munich Re has been involved in managing cyber risk from the first moment it became a consideration. The results of our Global Cyber Risk and Insurance Survey 2022 underline that there is clearly more action required – for policyholders and the insurance industry.” One interesting tidbit is increasing use of personal cyber insurance by senior … Read more

Barn Door Meet Horse — Baltimore Spent Over $10 Million Responding To 2019 Ransomware Attack; Had No Cyber Insurance

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“Instead of paying a $569,000 (cyber insurance) premium to pay the contractors or the ransom, a city pays millions,” says the report, which details some of the expenses after the attack. Another source reports the attack ended up costing Baltimore $18 million in direct expenses and lost revenue. Source: As Baltimore rebuilds from 2019 ransomware … Read more

Some Surprising Results From 5,600 IT Pro’s Across 31 Countries Surveyed For The State of Ransomware 2022 Report 

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“The vendor-agnostic survey of 5600 IT professionals, conducted by Vanson Bourne, found that 98% of businesses hit by ransomware had cyber insurance that covered ransomware and that the policy paid out in the most significant attack. In addition, the survey reveals an increase in the payment of clean-up costs (77%) and a decrease in ransom … Read more

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