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File this under “important if true.” We put limited credence in the specifics of market reports such as these, but the combined trendlines produced by these various reports indicate rapid growth of the cyber insurance sector, which is consistent with recent historical results and the expectations of informed market participants. “The global cyber insurance market … Read more
“The Act establishes investigation procedures, data security program standards, and notification requirements for anyone licensed by Wisconsin’s Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (licensees), including insurers and agents. Exempt from compliance are licensees with fewer than 50 employees, less than $10 million in total year-end assets, or less than $5 million in gross annual revenue.” … Read more
The report asserts the industry is putting too much emphasis on MFA as a defense when more attacks come via social engineering or unpatched software and Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP)-involved attacks — none of which can be prevented solely by MFA. “MFA is good, it significantly reduces the risk of many types of popular attacks … Read more
The attacks are driving better underwriting and higher premiums with sustainable loss ratios, despite media reports of major disruptions and high ransoms. “In a way, the headlines are right — loss ratios have increased. But at a 67% loss ratio for 2020 (according to Aon), one year of losses in line with other typical lines … Read more
“Some ransomware gangs are even actively seeking to target victims with cybersecurity policies because they believe that’s the best way to guarantee they’ll make money from encryption campaigns:” reports ZDNet, based on the RUSI report you can read on CIN’s cyber insurance reports page. Source: Cyber insurance isn’t helping with cybersecurity, and it might … Read more