Security Chiefs Hit Brakes – AI Risk Concerns Spike

Apono’s new 2026 State of Agentic AI Cyber Risk Report finds that companies are tightening controls as AI risks rise. In a global survey of 250 security leaders, 98% said they slowed deployments, added extra reviews, or reduced project scope. CEO Rom Carmel explained, “CISOs are pressing the brakes” as agentic AI gets closer to … Read more

UIB Partners With CyberCube To Boost Cyber Liability Insurance Analytics And Growth In LATAM And Asia

A major Lloyd’s broker is doubling down on cyber data as demand heats up. United Insurance Brokers (UIB) said it partnered with CyberCube to roll out Broking Manager and the Prep Module for its global cyber practice. The tools deliver cyber risk quantification and a consistent, data-driven view of cyber exposures. UIB plans to apply … Read more

Liberty Specialty Markets Adds Cyber Insurance Capacity Through Italy Launch

New Milan Teams Target Italian Demand Liberty Specialty Markets (LSM), part of Liberty Mutual Insurance Group, launched two new divisions in Italy. The carrier opened an Energy & Construction unit and a Cyber unit. LSM based both teams in Milan. The move targets rising regional demand for specialty coverage and advisory support. LSM also aims … Read more

Upstream Report Flags Remote Attack Growth As HSB Adds Fleet Cyber Coverage

Imagine a fleet operator arriving Monday morning to find dispatch screens frozen, drivers locked out of their vehicle apps, backend systems encrypted, and attackers demanding payment to restore access. HSB has launched a cyber insurance product for internet-connected work vehicles, called HSB Commercial Cyber for Auto. This coverage is designed for hacked commercial vehicles and … Read more

Lockton: Cyber Rates Near Sustainability Floor

A new market update from broker Lockton lands with a split-screen message for buyers and underwriters. The cyber insurance market kept softening, even as the threat environment hardened. Insurers chased growth and fought for renewals. Brokers regained leverage on terms. Claims teams, meanwhile, faced heavier files and longer cleanups. Key Cyber Insurance Market Takeaways Incidents … Read more

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