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First-Ever In a first-ever, premiums for cybersecurity insurance coverage in the U.S. fell 2.3% in 2024, according to AM Best’s latest report. This marks the first recorded decline since 2015, with total direct premiums written now below $7.1 billion. The loss ratio remained below 50%, suggesting that cyber insurance continues to yield profits. The AM … Read more
Report Urges Federal Action Amid Mounting Digital Threats A new RAND Corporation report warns that America’s cyber insurance market cannot absorb the shock of a catastrophic digital attack. The study “Insuring Catastrophic Cyber Risk” provides a roadmap for federal involvement, highlighting structural insurance failures, systemic IT vulnerabilities, and the rising risks of national-scale cyber incidents. … Read more
Cyber Reinsurance Growth Picks Up Speed The cyber (re)insurance market is on the rise. Capacity and innovation have grown after hard market years in 2021–2022. According to Howden Re’s 2025 “Into the Cyberverse” report, confidence is returning. Non-proportional coverage is replacing traditional quota share deals. Buyers now focus on protecting against catastrophic tail risk, not … Read more
According to S&P’s Cyber Risk Insights: Cyber Catastrophe Bonds Offer Greater Scope for Risk Mitigation, the cyber ILS market is poised for significant expansion. With rising demand for cyber insurance, interest in cyber insurance-linked securities (ILS) is growing. However, challenges such as policy standardization, investor education, and complex risk modeling may slow its progress. Cyber … Read more
Why a Cyber Risk Pool is Essential A newly released report from Lockton Re, “Cyber Risk Pools and Public-Private Partnerships: Time to Dive In?” highlights the urgent need for a cyber risk pool to mitigate the financial impact of large-scale cyberattacks. The report warns that existing insurance solutions are insufficient to handle systemic cyber threats, … Read more