MFA Security Gap: Why It Puts Cyber Insurance Coverage and Business Security at Risk

A recent CyberArk study found that 30% of employees share workplace passwords, creating an MFA security gap. The study surveyed 14,003 employees across six countries and revealed that 49% reuse passwords across multiple work applications, creating additional vulnerabilities. Findings like these are not new, and they highlight the ongoing risks businesses face. Risks that are … Read more

Converge Cyber Insurance Expands – New Underwriting Capacity from Obsidian

Converge Insurance has secured underwriting capacity from Obsidian Insurance Group. This enables it to offer cyber insurance for companies with up to $1 billion in revenue. A panel of reinsurers backs the partnership and aims to support wholesale brokers with comprehensive cyber coverage. Expanded Cyber Insurance Capacity Converge cyber insurance offerings include: Leadership Statements on … Read more

Cowbell Resiliency Services Launches to Combat AI Cyber Threats

Adaptive cyber insurance provider Cowbell has launched Cowbell Resiliency Services (CRS) to help U.S. businesses address increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. The new unit provides policyholders with advanced cybersecurity services, including Managed Detection and Response (MDR), Penetration Testing, Cloud Identity Monitoring, and Cybersecurity Training. Cyber Threats Are Escalating AI-driven cyberattacks and geopolitical tensions have increased security risks. The … Read more

Cyber Risk Will Increase in 2025: Insurers Warn of Rising Threats

According to Woodruff Sawyer & Co.’s annual survey released Monday, 58% of cyber insurers expect cyber risk will increase “slightly” in 2025. This marks an increase from 44% in 2024 but remains lower than 74% in 2023. Cyber insurance rates dropped for many businesses in 2024, with 66% of Woodruff Sawyer clients experiencing cost reductions. … Read more

CFC Announces New Global Leadership for Cyber and Proactive Security

Global insurance provider CFC has promoted two senior leaders to unify its cyber and proactive security teams worldwide. James Burns Named Global Head of Cyber Insurance CFC has promoted James Burns to Global Head of Cyber, a newly created role. Burns, who has been with CFC for 12 years, has led the company’s cyber strategy … Read more

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