How High Are Cyber Premiums? A Major Company Says It’s Not Sure It Can Afford Them in Future. 

“The affordability of cyber insurance was flagged as a concern by US-based News Corp when it reported a cyber attack earlier this month. The group said: ‘The company cannot be certain that its current level of insurance or the breadth of its terms and conditions will continue to be available on economically reasonable terms.’” Source: … Read more

Investment Companies/Advisors Face New Proposed SEC Rules on Cyber; Likely to Increase Demand for Cyber Insurance

“Specifically, the proposal would:● Require advisers and funds to adopt and implement written policies and procedures that are reasonably designed to address cybersecurity risks;● Require advisers to report significant cybersecurity incidents to the Commission on proposed Form ADV-C;● Enhance adviser and fund disclosures related to cybersecurity risks and incidents; and● Require advisers and funds to … Read more

Cyber Insurance Helps Beazley Get Back to Profitability? 

Company rebounded in 2021 after 2020 loss due in part to claims for COVID-related event cancellations. “Beazley…had a combined ratio – a key measure of an insurer’s profitability – of 93% compared to 109% a year earlier. A level below 100% indicates an underwriting profit…its annual gross written premiums jumped 30% to $4.62 billion, with … Read more

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