Cyber Risk: Generali Launches Primary Cyber Insurance For UK IFAs

Independent Financial Advisors (IFAs) work with sensitive information like bank data, pension details, and investment records every day. This makes them a target for fraud and ransomware attacks. AI will only accelerate the risk. If a breach happens, it can lead to client notifications, regulatory investigations, and expensive business disruptions. Cyber insurance helps IFAs cover … Read more

Arctic Wolf Wins Chubb Preferred MDR Status for Cyber Insurance Policyholders

Arctic Wolf said Chubb selected it as a preferred Managed Detection and Response provider. The offer targets cyber insurance policyholders with more than 100 employees. The companies said the goal is lower incident frequency and smaller loss impact for each cyber insurance policyholder. “Being selected by Chubb as a preferred MDR provider is powerful validation … Read more

AI-Powered Social Engineering Spikes in 2026, Report Warns of Compressed Attack Timelines

The new Cyber Security Report 2026 from Check Point Research shows that threats are growing faster and more complex. In 2025, investigators saw criminals automate scams, speed up attacks, and run ransomware operations more efficiently. AI is a key driver, helping with persuasion, information gathering, and malware creation. Insurers and CISOs now see more frequent … Read more

When Cyber Insurance Lets You Down, 831(b) Offers A Plan B – NEW PODCAST

You buy insurance for the ugly days. Then the ugly day arrives. Your claim meets an exclusion. Your “business interruption” clock runs out. Or a missed control turns into a denial. That gap is widening in cyber insurance as questionnaires grow longer and policies tighten. In the latest Cyber Insurance News & Information podcast, Executive … Read more

Arch Insurance Adds Cyber Extension For Event Cancellation Losses

A ransomware crew hits the ticketing system hours before doors open. Screens go dark. Gates stay shut. Plans get scrapped. Fans vent disappointment and anger. The promoter files an insurance claim under the event cancellation cyber extension and then asks the hard question: Does it also cover cyber liability exposures? Event Cancellation Cyber Coverage Targets … Read more