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In the old Popeye cartoons, Wimpy liked to say, “I’ll gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today.” When it comes to ransomware payment, companies seem to be stealing Wimpy’s line and saying, “I’ll gladly pay you Tuesday for your ransomware today.” And just like the cartoon, Tuesday, or “pay day,” never comes. Coalition’s new … Read more
I attended the 2026 PLUS Cyber Symposium in New York City, where the agenda, as you might already have guessed, focused on cyber liability insurance. The sessions provided useful insights for brokers, carriers, claims teams, and security leaders working in a rapidly changing threat environment. The following summaries cover the main themes from each panel. … Read more
In this new episode of the Cyber Insurance News and Information podcast, executive editor Martin Hinton digs into how real breaches begin and why insurers care. The discussion is practical and fast-moving. It focuses on social engineering, weak assumptions, and the everyday gaps that turn into claims. You’ll hear how simple tactics can beat expensive … Read more
British retailer Marks & Spencer has started receiving substantial cyber insurance claims payouts from its April cyberattack. “Insurance income proceeds of £100.0m (app. $132 million), in respect of the incident, recorded centrally in adjusted profit,” the Company reported in its November 5th earnings report. But headlines on the report focused on the dramatic decrease in … Read more
Netwrix 2025 Cybersecurity Trends Report Reveals AI Is Reshaping Global Security Strategies Netwrix has published its 2025 Cybersecurity Trends Report, it highlights how artificial intelligence (AI) demands shifts in security strategy, cloud adoption, and insurance requirements. The findings note a rise in attack costs and underscore the need for organizations to adapt as cyber threats … Read more