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Four companies have settled charges by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that they made “materially misleading disclosures” after being breached in 2020 by the SolarWinds’ Orion software hack (US public companies have been required to disclose material cyber events since last year, see this.) But two of five SEC commissioners dissented on the charges, … Read more
We’ve discussed other findings from the recent Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA) report, but we’re also struck by the increase in cyber insurance captives and cyber ILS vehicles documented by the financial regulator. The growth of Cyber Insurance Captives and Cyber ILS (Insurance-Linked Securities) is all related to the growth of reinsurance in the cyber market; … Read more
The fintech sector has increasingly become a prime target for cybercrime, with U.S. government reports underscoring the sector’s vulnerability due to its heavy reliance on technology and interconnected systems. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) highlights that cyberattacks on financial institutions, including fintechs, have escalated in sophistication, posing significant risks to the industry’s stability. In light … Read more
Amid an escalating wave of cyber threats targeting the financial sector, Mosaic Insurance, Incyde Risk, and Safe Security have announced a strategic partnership to deliver comprehensive cyber risk management solutions. This collaboration aims to provide financial institutions with a robust defense against growing cyber-attacks. Key Aspects of the Partnership Incyde Risk, specializing in cyber risk … Read more
IQUW introduced FortiFI, a new insurance product combining Financial Institutions (FI) coverage with Cyber insurance, specifically tailored for U.S. clients. This integration addresses the growing concerns around cybersecurity, especially given that nearly 20% of global cyber-attacks target financial institutions. Tristram Prior, Lead Underwriter for IQUW Financial Institutions, emphasized the product’s significance, stating that a recent … Read more