Cyber Insurance Alert: Aflac Taps CyEx Medical Shield After 22.65M-Person Breach

Breach Triggers Expanded Protection “Call in cyber liability insurance for your health insurance.” After a cybersecurity incident, Aflac brought in CyEx as it responded to an attack the insurer said affected 22.65 million people. Aflac said it secured its network and launched an investigation. The company warned that the exposed data may include health information, … Read more

Cyber Liability Insurance Boost: Blackpanda–ST Engineering Seek To Speed SME Breach Response in Asia

The Asia-Pacific region now accounts for 34% of global cybercrime incidents in 2024. With that figure in mind, Blackpanda and ST Engineering have announced a regional collaboration on cyber incident response. The agreement links cyber liability insurance with faster breach response for small and mid-sized enterprises across Asia. New Collaboration Targets SME Cyber Risk in … Read more

AOAExcel Debuts Cyber Liability Insurance for Optometrists

20/20 Vision for Cyber Risk – AOAExcel sees the cyber risk and the need for cyber liability insurance in optometry. Along with Lockton Affinity, they have launched coverage to protect optometric practices from the costs and reputational damage done by a cyberattack. A leading cyber insurer underwrites the coverage. The move targets rising cyber threats. … Read more

Cyber Insurance for Small and Mid-Size Businesses: HSB’s Cyber Suite Boosts Coverage

The Unseen Threat to Small and Mid-Size Businesses – Cyber threats affect every business, no matter its size. Yet many small and mid-size businesses underestimate the risks. They often delay taking preventive actions, assuming cyberattacks only target large corporations. This false sense of security can leave them exposed to serious financial and operational damage. The … Read more

Cyber Risk Insurance Policy Market Update: Lower Premiums, Rising Risks, and the Push for Better Controls

Aon’s 2025 Global Cyber Risk Report offers a sharp warning: cyber incidents now cut shareholder value by 27% on average — a loss that no boardroom can ignore. The message is clear: a strong cyber risk insurance policy is no longer optional; it’s a frontline defense. Brent Rieth, Global Cyber Leader at Aon, opens the … Read more

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