Ransomware Attack on Minneapolis Schools Highlights Increase in Cyber Insurance Costs 

“The cost of cyber liability insurance has surged in recent years. The premium for Minneapolis Public Schools’ policy rose from $42,000 last year to more than $63,000 this year, and the deductible jumped from $50,000 to $100,000. MPS isn’t the only metro-area school district feeling the pinch. St. Paul Public Schools officials saw their cyber … Read more

“Skinny” Cyber Insurance 

Required to have cyber insurance by customers, but can’t afford it? Or don’t want to spend the money? Here comes a possible solution. “Characterizing today’s cyber insurance market as being similar to the Wild West, Struck says he would not be surprised to see ‘relatively low-cost cyber insurance that doesn’t cover much, but at least … Read more

Supporting the Need for More Cyber Legislation? Congressional Reps and Staffers Hit by Health Data Breach 

“Multiple outlets reported Wednesday that DC Health Link suffered a data breach earlier this week. The company confirmed to Nextgov that data for select DC Health Link customers had been exposed on an unnamed public forum. Following the breach, the company said it is working with law enforcement and forensic investigators to determine the scope … Read more

Sacre Bleu! New French Cyber Law Makes US Regs Look Clear In Comparison 

A new French law, which kicks in April 24, requires companies to report cyber incidents to authorities within 72 hours or lose their eligibility for cyber insurance reimbursement. Qu’est-ce qui pourrait mal se passer? Well, there are a few little issues to iron out, say industry observers. Such as: *Report the incidents to whom? There … Read more

Carriers Starting to Exclude Cloud Companies from Cyber Insurance? 

Yes, says a senior Alphabet executive. [Paywall may apply] “Some carriers, wary of the claims they could face if providers suffer a sustained outage due to a hack, have started to exclude or limit coverage for cloud companies, said Monica Shokrai, head of business risk and insurance for Alphabet Inc.’s Google Cloud unit. The move … Read more

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