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“(T)he new year will continue to reveal the consequences of the 2021 acceleration of business digitization, with an explosion of incidents related to the software supply chain. This will drive demand and innovation in the cybersecurity market along with the need for refined coverages and a more thorough assessment of cyber risk for insurance purposes.” … Read more
Reported elsewhere: “The captive, domiciled in Hawaii, will provide capacity in addition to its current long-term capacity agreements from carriers including Swiss Re and Arch Insurance.” The insuretech company continues to scale at a rapid pace. “Coalition has delivered superior claims results amidst significant growth as it crosses $400M in run rate premium, an 800% … Read more
“The rise of high-profile ransomware incidents in the public finance sector beginning in 2018 led entities to turn to cyber insurance as a means of risk transfer. With ransom demands generally in the five-digit range, affordable and easy-to-obtain cyber insurance helped reduce financial risk. However, with soaring ransom demands and recovery costs, insurers have adjusted premiums … Read more
“Generali , Accenture and Vodafone have created a package of cyber security services to help the insurer’s corporate clients to detect, react and recover from cyber threats and incidents.” Source: Generali launches corporate cyber insurance services | Reuters
“Meanwhile, cyber security firm Coveware likened the 90%-plus profit margin from ransomware attacks in 2021 to the gains Colombian cocaine cartels made in 1992.” Source: Insurers Cut Their Appetite for Cyber Cover as Ransomware Losses Mount