Hacking of “Load Boards” Drives Huge Increase in Freight Fraud & Cyber Insurance Exposure

“’It’s probably the worst that I’ve seen it in the 27 years that I’ve been doing this,’ said Scott Cornell, a cargo theft specialist at Travelers…As load boards (online platforms that match carriers with freight shipments) evolved to make brokering transactions online easier and faster, criminals—looking to steal large quantities of high-value goods—spotted opportunities, Cornell said.” The … Read more

Cyber Insurance Market Boom: Poised to Reach $68.35 Billion by 2032 Driven by Rising Cyber Threats – Report

The cyber insurance market is set to expand significantly, reaching a projected value of USD 68.35 billion by 2032, up from USD 8.2 billion in 2022. This forecast comes from Market Research Future (MRFR), which anticipates a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 26.57% between 2023 and 2032. An increase in cyber threats linked to … Read more

Brit Ltd Launches Brit Cyber First50 to Streamline Large Cyber Insurance Placement

Brit Ltd announced the launch of Brit Cyber First50, a new initiative designed to simplify the placement of large cyber risks for institutional clients with revenues exceeding $10 billion. The program introduces a $50 million Primary Lloyd’s Consortium, led and managed by Brit, to address the increasing demand for efficient cyber insurance placement amid rising … Read more

Howden and Cyberwrite Partner to Revolutionize Cyber Insurance with AI-Driven Risk Management

In a strategic move to enhance cyber security measures globally, Cyberwrite, a noted cyber insurance technology company, has partnered with Howden, a global insurance intermediary group. The collaboration is designed to provide Howden’s clients in over 50 countries with advanced tools and insights for dealing with cyber threats more effectively. Cyberwrite brings to the partnership … Read more

Cyber Insurance Sunday – Upload

Here it is – Your Cyber Insurance Sunday – Upload — A few items from the week. Some we reported on, and others we found interesting. Lloyd’s looks at the impact of AI, some rough news for insurtech investments, and just a little bit (sarcasm) on the UnitedHealth hack, dubbed by some as “the most … Read more

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