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Major UK retailers, including Marks & Spencer and Harrods, have suffered severe cyber attacks in recent weeks. The cliché gloom of “rainy old London town” has rarely felt more literal—or more symbolic—or maybe it’s more digital—than in the wake of recent cyberattacks on UK retailers. As shoppers braved the drizzle outside Harrods and M&S, attackers … Read more
Cyber Premiums Drop 6% in 2024 Amid Pricing Weakness According to Fitch Ratings, cyber insurance premiums in the U.S. dropped 6% in 2024, marking a second consecutive year of declines. This after surging 160% between 2020 and 2022. Despite the dip, the sector continues to generate substantial profits. Demand for cyber coverage remains high. However, … Read more
Unknowns Hurt More In business and in life, facing the unknown is often worse than dealing with bad news. At least when a threat is known, teams can prepare, budget, and respond. Cybersecurity is no different. As digital threats multiply, many businesses are still in the dark about what those risks mean in financial terms. … Read more
We recently told you how a cyber insurance settlement of $30 million boosted Q1-2025 results for Sonic Automative, which was hit by the ransomware attack last year on CDK Global, provider of software for auto dealerships. Now two more of America’s largest auto dealers have made public filings touching on the hack and their actual … Read more
Demand Grows for Cyber Coverage AXA XL is expanding its cyber insurance offerings to small and midsize businesses (SMBs). This move is designed to meet the growing demand for cyber coverage among SMBs and address the increasing threat of cyberattacks. This move follows alarming findings in Verizon’s 2025 Data Breach Investigations Report, which revealed that … Read more