Cyber Insurance IPO Watch: CFC Considers Going Public, Reports Financial Times

London-based cyber insurance provider CFC is working with investment bankers to analyze strategic options, including a potential initial public offering (IPO) in the UK, reports the Financial Times (Life Insurance International has details from the FT on the potential public transaction; the FT story is paywalled). This cyber insurance IPO could drive a valuation exceeding … Read more

Legal Industry Faces AI Boom and New Cybersecurity Challenges in 2025

Professional woman lawyer in a dark office interacting with a glowing cybersecurity interface, featuring a digital shield and padlock symbol surrounded by swirling AI, cloud, and network icons—symbolizing law firm cybersecurity, AI risk management, and defense against threats like LLMjacking, data breaches, and professional liability.

AI Use Among Lawyers Hits 80% – Have you heard about this artificial intelligence thing? AI for short. Like many other industries, the legal profession is swiftly embracing AI. Usage has jumped from 22% in 2024 to 80% in 2025. This finding is courtesy Embroker’s 2025 Risk Index. The survey of 245 US legal professionals … Read more

QBE North America Launches (AI)-Focused Cyber Insurance to Address New Risks

New Coverage Targets AI Regulatory Compliance and Rising Threat of LLMjacking – QBE North America has announced new (AI)-focused cyber insurance targeting risks associated with artificial intelligence (AI). This specialized insurance addresses AI regulatory compliance and LLMjacking. LLMjacking involves hijacking cloud-based AI models, posing risks as businesses increasingly adopt these technologies. Coverage for AI Regulatory … Read more

UK Government to Ban Ransomware Payments

Is This the Start of a Global Push to Criminalize Ransom Payments? – The UK government plans to outlaw ransomware payments by public sector bodies. Private firms must report their ransom decisions before making any payments. The plan follows a wide public consultation and reflects growing concerns over cyber attacks on hospitals, councils, and national … Read more

Cyber Insurance Partnership: Resecurity & Braly Group Unite to Boost Risk Innovation

Cyber Insurance Strategy Enhanced by Tech-Insurance Synergy – Resecurity and Braly Insurance Group have joined forces to revolutionize how businesses tackle cyber insurance. The offer? Merging cutting-edge threat intelligence with expert cyber risk management strategies. A Unified Approach to Cyber Risk Management The partnership introduces a coordinated framework that blends real-time threat data with personalized … Read more

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