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

Cyber Insurance Claims 2025: Ransomware Costs and Downtime Surge in NetDiligence Report

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Cyber insurance claims are rising fast, with ransomware and business email compromise (BEC) driving record losses. NetDiligence’s 2025 Cyber Claims Study, based on 10,402 claims between 2020 and 2024, highlights how costs and downtime are hitting businesses harder than ever. The report paints a stark picture: small and medium enterprises (SMEs) face surging recovery and … Read more

Cyber Insurance Market Faces Slowdown as SMEs Hold the Key to Future Growth

Growth Slows Despite Rising Cyber Threats Slowing growth comes to the cyber insurance market, according to Swiss Re’s latest report. That sluggishness comes despite rising global cyber risks. Premium growth has declined from double-digit expansion in 2017–2022 to single-digit growth today. Global premiums are expected to reach USD 15.6 billion in 2025. The compound annual … Read more

Cyber Insurance for UK SMEs: Adoption Gaps, Real Losses, Next Steps

Cyber insurance for small and medium-sized enterprises faces clarity and cost hurdles – Despite SME leaders recognising cyber risk, nearly half of uninsured firms self-insure. That choice invites financial ruin after major attacks. Surveying 104 SMEs about cyber insurance, the UK Government’s Department for Science, Innovation and Technology commissioned this study to map the gap. … Read more

Cyber Insurance in Europe: The Essential Shield Against Rising Digital Perils – Morningstar DBRS

A Growing Digital Battlefield You know cyberattacks are escalating. Ransomware, phishing, and supply chain breaches now pose a significant threat to European corporations, SMEs, and banks. As digitization deepens and third-party service reliance grows, organizations face heightened exposure. Morningstar DBRS warns that this cyber vulnerability spans every industry. But the report notes cyber insurance is … Read more

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