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The U.S. cyber insurance market faces a stark new reality. Premiums fell for the first time to $9.14 billion, according to AM Best, just as cyber insurance claims jumped 40%. Cowbell’s 2026 Claims Report, built on 18 months of incident data, maps the forces driving this divergence. This market shift is critical for every CFO … Read more
A new global survey of 600 senior cybersecurity leaders reveals a troubling gap. Nearly every organization has a formal incident response plan. But almost three-quarters of the people responsible for those plans say they would not work under real pressure. That disconnect sits at the heart of the 2026 CISO Survey: The State of Incident … Read more
A Growing Market Encounters A Tougher Threat Cycle Cybersecurity for insurers has become a storm-prep issue. The question is no longer whether carriers have a plan. The question is whether that plan holds when the storm arrives, and systems fail, email stops, and business operations stall. A new report from Triple-I and Fenix24 finds that … Read more
The jump-out fact in most reporting is clear. Cyber claim frequency stabilized, but severity rose. That pattern hit large U.S. companies hardest. Chubb’s report shows average large-account claim severity in the U.S. rose to $4.43 million in 2025, up from $2.22 million in 2024. That’s about a 100% year-over-year jump. Middle-market severity also stayed elevated, … Read more
Cyberattacks often happen during holidays, weekends, or other times when people are less alert. In those moments, acting quickly is crucial. Like with a fire or break-in, organizations need fast incident response. Alliant Insurance Services created Cyber Response One to help. This new hotline connects clients right away with cyber specialists during an active attack. … Read more