UK Cyber Insurance Market Sees Key Hire as Cowbell Names Kirsten Maley Director of Claims

Cowbell Enhances Claims Capabilities Cowbell has appointed Kirsten Maley as Director of Claims for the UK cyber insurance market. This new role aims to enhance Cowbell’s ability to support UK SMEs and mid-market businesses facing cyber risks. Maley brings over ten years of experience in the insurance industry, including more than six years focused on … Read more

CFC Appoints Nick Line as Chief Underwriting Officer

CFC has announced the appointment of Nick Line as Chief Underwriting Officer, effective in 2026. Line has served in various senior roles during his 28-year tenure at Markel, including Chief Actuary and Chief Underwriting Officer. He has led key initiatives to expand product offerings, grow into new markets, and drive sustainable, profitable growth. O’Shea: Line … Read more

Cytracom Empowers Managed Service Providers with Tentacle Acquisition to Meet New Compliance Demands

MSPs Face Rising Pressure from Compliance and Cyber Insurance Cytracom has acquired Tentacle, a cybersecurity and compliance management platform, to expand its Security Risk Management capabilities. The move targets the growing need among Managed Service Providers (MSPs) to support client compliance amid increased regulatory and insurer demands. Regulators and cyber insurers are intensifying scrutiny. MSPs … Read more

Cyber Incident Response Plan: Reasons It Fails & How to Fix It

Cyber threats are no longer static—they evolve rapidly, often rendering yesterday’s solutions obsolete. That’s why, according to Epiq, a global provider of legal and business services, having a documented Cyber Incident Response Plan isn’t enough. The company warns that these plans must go beyond checklists to meet the dynamic nature of today’s cyber threats, such … Read more

Zero Trust Security Could Prevent 31% of Cyber Attacks, Save $465B Globally

When Familiar Routines Fail: Zero Trust Security and the High Cost of Staying Comfortable Humans cling to the familiar. It’s in our DNA, the instinct to favor the known over the unknown. From choosing the same route to work to resisting new workplace tech, this preference for routine offers comfort, control, and perceived safety. But … Read more

×