Severity of Ransomware Attacks Surges in First Half of 2024 – Coalition Report

In the rapidly evolving cyber threat landscape, the year 2024 has seen a dramatic increase in ransomware attack severity, according to Coalition’s newly released 2024 Cyber Claims Report: Mid-year Update. The report reveals that while the overall frequency of ransomware attacks decreased, the financial impact of each successful attack soared by 68%, with the average … Read more

Cyber Insurance Sunday – Upload

Here it is—Your Cyber Insurance Sunday—Upload. The latest cybersecurity insurance news. A few items from the week. Some from us, some from others: Chubb on trust in digital payments; Resilience, Cowbell, and Coalition with people news; NSA official asks about the wisdom of paying ransomware; European Union NIS2 compliance looms; A piece on China-linked hackers … Read more

Coalition Strengthens European Operations with Appointment of Tine Simonsen as Head of Insurance

Coalition has appointed Tine Simonsen as Head of Insurance for Continental Europe, marking a significant step in its European expansion. Coalition, known for its Active Insurance model, is enhancing its presence in the European market with Simonsen at the helm. This move is set to bolster Coalition European operations. Simonsen brings nearly 14 years of … Read more

Cyber Insurance Sunday – Upload

Here it is—Your Cyber Insurance Sunday—Upload. The latest cybersecurity insurance news. A few items from the week. Some from us, some from others: Delinea on the importance of Identity; Coalition grows; Bermuda Monetary Authority with a must-read report; Hartford Steam Boiler’s personal cyber insurance; A concerning report on Britian’s National Crime Agency (NCA); And a … Read more

Coalition Launches Reinsurance Intermediary to Expand Cyber Reinsurance Offerings

As cybercrime continues to surge, costing the global economy, by some estimates, $10.5 trillion annually by 2025, the cyber insurance industry is evolving to manage these escalating risks. In response to growing demand for more robust insurance solutions, Coalition has launched Coalition Re. Coalition Re, a reinsurance intermediary, provides capacity for cyber reinsurance treaties and … Read more