Cyber – Page 9
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NewsEcclesiastical enhances art and private client policy to cover cyber risks as standard
Art and private client business director reveals that policy changes are the result of broker feedback
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AnalysisDynamic IP addresses cause ‘big challenge’ for underwriters using cyber risk rating reports
Improving the underwriting process for cyber insurance requires a ‘holistic view’ ahead of the ‘next big shift’, says Aviva’s head of cyber
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NewsLloyd’s of London sets cyber policy exclusions for state-backed attacks
Managing agents must show that exclusion clauses have been legally reviewed
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AnalysisCyber risk rating reports versus threat intelligence - what is ‘the best tool’ to analyse firms’ cyber security?
Industry leaders expose problems with cyber vulnerability assessment tools and discuss new ways to get ahead of cyber criminals
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IT InterviewSoftware company exposes insurance industry as most vulnerable to phishing following simulated attacks
Hackers believe insurance companies are ’highly desirable’ phishing targets because of the data these firms hold, says lead security awareness advocate
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NewsUK insurance pricing moderates in Q2 2022 – Marsh
Pricing was most challenging for those with clients dealing with natural catastrophe exposures, for example
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NewsRate rises of 300% have ‘not been uncommon’ in London’s cyber market
Despite ‘no material change in exposure’, insurers in the London market are wary of cyber risks and are upping premiums by 100% on average, as well as reducing capacity, says broker’s head of cyber
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NewsGeopolitical strife impacting shift in ransomware attacks – SonicWall
The cyber security firm discovered 59,259 cases of never before seen malware in March 2022 alone
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AnalysisInsurers must be alert to the threat of physical damage from cyber attacks
Recent cyber attacks on a number of Iranian steel plants evidence the dangers these events can pose to physical infrastructure - this should serve as a warning to insurers
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AnalysisInsurers must deploy capital ‘confidently’ to solve cyber cover supply and demand imbalance
Demand for cyber insurance has increased - but so has the price
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NewsOnly 26% of small businesses see cyber security as a ‘top priority’ – Direct Line
’It’s important that employees are trained to identify potential points of vulnerability,’ says product manager
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NewsBeazley warns of ‘increasingly complex’ cyber risks
It is essential that organisations understand cyber threats and resulting vulnerabilities, says global head of cyber services
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NewsEmerging BazarCall ransomware targeting small businesses, CFC warns
Most workplaces do not educate staff about social engineering attacks, says cyber threat analysis team leader
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NewsRising cost of living provides ‘opportunity’ for industry to tailor products – Guidewire Software
Ever increasing inflation is causing consumers to choose between putting food on the table or buying insurance - however, the industry is in a key position to adapt products to suit changing demands
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NewsMGA Coalition strikes long-term capacity deal with Allianz
Too many organisations ’simply aren’t prepared’ for cyber risks, says Coalition’s head of insurance
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NewsIndustry opportunities arise from growing state sponsored cyber attacks – Lloyd’s of London
The insurance industry has an opportunity to develop ’affirmative physical damage offerings’
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Sponsored ContentHelping clients adopt MFA as a critical layer of cyber security — Travelers
Chris McMurray, cyber lead at Travelers Europe, examines why multifactor authentication is a vital tool for protecting businesses from cyber attacks
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NewsCyber insurance cost rises represent a correction towards ‘more sustainable premiums’ – BrokerFest 2022
The importance of cyber essentials and protecting your supply chain has never been more apparent, say expert panel
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NewsPreventative measures key in facing Russia-Ukraine cyber threats – BrokerFest2022
An expert panel at BrokerFest2022 last week discussed why prevention is key in uncertain times
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NewsCyber cover could become unaffordable for UK SMEs as threats and cost of living soars – GlobalData
The Russia-Ukraine war has heightened cyber risks to all businesses, with ever evolving risk in cyber the data and analytics firm stress that innovation is vital to remain abreast
