AI to the Rescue for Cyber Insurers? Not so Fast, Says New York State

“Artificial intelligence systems” (“AIS”) and “external consumer data and information sources” (“ECDIS”) can help insurers and companies, New York State regulators concede, but the technologies better not hurt “protected classes” or “perpetuate or amplify systemic biases that have resulted in unlawful or unfair discrimination,” warns the state in new regulatory guidance. Given the complexity of … Read more

Mullen Coughlin LLC Expands Incident Response Team with New Partner

Mullen Coughlin LLC, a global data privacy and security law firm, announced the addition of Thomas I. Moran, CIPP/US, as a Partner in its Incident Response practice in Ohio. This expansion brings the firm’s team to over 130 attorneys, enhancing their capacity to serve clients and the cyber insurance industry in a rapidly changing data … Read more

Embroker and Millennial Shift Launch Automated Excess Tech E&O

Embroker has announced a strategic partnership with Millennial Shift Technologies (MShift), a policy distribution platform for insurance brokers. This partnership introduces an automated Excess Technology Errors and Omissions (Tech E&O) / Cyber solution via Embroker Access. Excess Technology Errors and Omissions (Tech E&O) insurance provides additional coverage beyond the limits of a primary Tech E&O … Read more

Cyber Insurance Market to Surge, Projected to Reach $100.62 Billion by 2031 – Report

According to a SkyQuest Technology report, the global cyber insurance market, valued at $12.94 billion in 2022, is poised for exponential growth. Analysts forecast the market to expand from $16.21 billion in 2023 to an astounding $100.62 billion by 2031, driven by a robust compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 25.70% over the forecast period. … Read more

Howden’s 2024 Cyber Report: Navigating a Complex Threat Landscape

The Howden 2024 Cyber Report reveals a dynamic and evolving cyber threat landscape. According to NCC Group data, the frequency of ransomware attacks surged by 85% over the past year. This rise follows a dip due to geopolitical disruptions like Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Ransomware remains the most costly form of cyber attack, driven by … Read more

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