Insurers Rule Out A Cyber Insurance Backstop As Capacity Hits Record Highs

The Association of British Insurers and PwC UK set out where the market has grown, where cover stops, and how much of the small business sector still buys nothing. The Association of British Insurers has published its UK Cyber Insurance Market Assessment, produced with PwC UK, and it carries a direct statement of position. Structural … Read more

Cyber Essentials Tied To Fewer Cyber Insurance Claims In UK Data

The UK government started the ‘lock the door’ campaign on February 17, 2026. Officials want more organizations to use Cyber Essentials, a UK cybersecurity certification that sets basic security controls against common attacks. They report that organizations with Cyber Essentials made 92% fewer insurance claims last year. The Cyber Security Longitudinal Survey supports this push, … Read more

UK Cybersecurity Jobs Triple Since 2021: Socura

The saying “two nations divided by a common language” still applies in tech. The UK and US even differ on “cyber security” versus “cybersecurity.” Here, we’ll use cybersecurity. No matter the spelling, UK cybersecurity jobs are booming. Socura has released a new report on UK cybersecurity jobs. The company provides managed detection and response services … Read more

Lloyd Tells Brokers Cyber Insurance Must Support UK Resilience

Ransomware crews can cripple a firm in minutes. They can freeze files, block payments, and stop customer service. Digital Minister Liz Lloyd delivered that warning to insurance brokers at BIBA’s manifesto launch. Lloyd set the tone early, saying, “Cyber security is not optional.” She added, “It is foundational to our national security, our economy, and … Read more

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