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Investment Strengthens Global Cyber Insurance Reach Coalition, a cyber insurance provider, announced a $30 million equity investment from Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co., Ltd. (MSI), a part of MS&AD Insurance Group. This investment expands their strategic partnership. It aims to increase the global availability of Coalition’s Active Insurance model for companies seeking to reduce digital risk. … Read more
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has created a new cyber unit, no doubt raising questions for cyber insurers about the potential impact of the changes on their liability, including from SEC cyber regulations involving disclosure of cyber attacks. Called the Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit (CETU), it’s been formed “to focus on combatting cyber-related … Read more
Third-Party Risk Accounted for Nearly a Quarter of Material Claims According to new data from cyber risk firm Resilience, third-party risk became a leading cause of cyber insurance claims in 2024. The report found that vendor-related incidents accounted for 31% of all claims and nearly 23% of incurred losses. In 2023, third-party risk had no … Read more
Almost all, a staggering, 96% of ransomware incidents now involve data breaches with data theft. This marks a significant shift in cybercriminals’ strategies. This is according to Arctic Wolf’s 2025 Threat Report. The cybersecurity report’s findings highlight how threat actors are adapting to stronger cybersecurity defenses by prioritizing cyber extortion and leveraging vulnerabilities for infiltration. … Read more
New York’s legislature has announced two new amendments and a clarification to the State’s cyber law involving data breaches, highlighting important changes in cyber regulations, reports the indispensable JD Supra. Businesses now have a 30-day deadline to notify residents impacted by covered breaches and, if the hack involves financial matters, the New York Department of … Read more