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Here at Cyber Insurance News, we focus on just that, Cyber Insurance. But we want to introduce topics and stories adjacent to insurance that focus on helping you understand the scope of the threat cyber crimes present. To that end, most Sundays, we are going to offer something a little outside our focus. But, we … Read more
So says a new Forrester report. “While Forrester data showed that most enterprises had some kind of cyber insurance coverage, only 26% had a standalone policy.” Read more here. This contrasts with reports, such as this one from AM Best, that “(m)ore than 70% of cyber premium is written on standalone policies…” The gap may … Read more
The Basics Do you need personal cyber insurance, like insurance that protects your home from fire or theft? We increasingly put what we value in digital places. Places vulnerable to cyber attack. Take your family photographs. Stored safely on a digital cloud. Have you scanned and improved old family photos? The digital, one-of-a-kind, family heirlooms … Read more
It’s another example of cyber insurance investment by VCs into emerging insurtech companies that aim to combine cybersecurity and insurance expertise. “This funding will enable us to expand our outreach and grow our bench of in-house experts while accelerating the availability of the Converge platform worldwide,” said Converge CEO Tom Kang in a release. “Converge … Read more
Insurance News reports the recent slow-down in cyber insurance rate increases may soon be over. “’All of the markets are telling us that pricing is going to go up, but no carrier has taken the plunge,’ said Jennifer Wilson, senior vice president, national cyber practice lead at Newfront,” the tech-enabled brokerage. Wilson predicted accelerated premium … Read more