“The Check’s In the Mail:” Behind the Sinclair Lawsuit Against CCC/CNA and Starr Indemnity

Check out our detailed report on the cyber insurance lawsuit Fortune 500 company Sinclair Inc. has filed against CCC/CNA and Starr Indemnity, claiming the cyber insurers each owe the broadcaster $10 million for losses from a 2021 ransomware attack. Both insurers deny the allegations, now before a Maryland federal court. But Sinclair’s claims in the … Read more

Want Your Cyber Insurance Claim Paid? Sue Us, CNA and Starr Tell Sinclair Inc.

The local news is not good for broadcaster Sinclair Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI), a Fortune 500 company known for the 185 television stations it owns or operates across the US. The company is suing two of its cyber insurance providers, claiming the Continental Casualty Company (or “CCC,” the principal subsidiary of CNA) and Starr Indemnity & … Read more

Cybersecurity Vulnerability: Companies Risk Governance Woes Over Delayed Security Fixes

Cybersecurity negligence and resulting vulnerability have become increasingly critical as the number of known vulnerabilities surges. In a recent report, S&P Global Ratings warns that organizations slow to remediate highly targeted cyber vulnerabilities may face significant governance issues. Such delays increase the risk of system compromises and could negatively influence S&P’s assessment of an entity’s … Read more

Rising Cyber Claims Pressure Insurers to Adapt as Threats Evolve

Cyber insurance claims and risks are surging as premiums dip, putting the industry in a precarious position. Despite strides in cybersecurity protocols, insurers are struggling to keep up with an onslaught of complex and frequent cyber incidents. From large-scale data breaches to double extortion ransomware, the threats can seem countless. Industry experts warn that if … Read more

Insurance Europe Urges Enhanced Resilience as EU Cyber Insurance Market Expands

Insurance Europe has released a new report titled “Insurers’ Role in EU Cyber Resilience,” highlighting the escalating frequency and severity of cyber threats and offering policy recommendations to bolster cyber resilience across the European Union. As cyberattacks increased by 38% globally between 2022 and 2023, businesses face growing risks from ransomware, malware, phishing, and other … Read more

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