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R.E. Chaix & Associates Insurance Brokers, based in Irvine, has acquired US Pro Insurance Services. This move broadens R.E. Chaix’s reach in specialty lines and gives them access to more carriers. US Pro focuses on placing cyber liability insurance for retail agents and brokers. The merged company will operate as R.E. Chaix & Associates, and … Read more
This question feels critical after reading BlackFog’s 2025 annual ransomware report. The findings show attacks are happening faster, reaching more places, and affecting more victims quietly. There’s also a clear move toward data theft and extortion. If you run a business, ask yourself two things: Do I need ransomware insurance? If I have it, is … Read more
In this new episode of the Cyber Insurance News and Information podcast, executive editor Martin Hinton digs into how real breaches begin and why insurers care. The discussion is practical and fast-moving. It focuses on social engineering, weak assumptions, and the everyday gaps that turn into claims. You’ll hear how simple tactics can beat expensive … Read more
A new market update from broker Lockton lands with a split-screen message for buyers and underwriters. The cyber insurance market kept softening, even as the threat environment hardened. Insurers chased growth and fought for renewals. Brokers regained leverage on terms. Claims teams, meanwhile, faced heavier files and longer cleanups. Key Cyber Insurance Market Takeaways Incidents … Read more
Willis reports that the cyber insurance market remained favorable for buyers in 2025. Both the number and severity of losses increased, but prices continued to fall. Competition since 2022 led to yearly premium reductions, and this trend continued through 2025, even as risks grew. But Willis notes a possible change ahead, with early 2026 showing … Read more