Emerging Risk

Risk: Ransomware Attacks Likely to Increase Says Databarracks

The latest from Databarracks, who see an increase in ransomware attacks on the horizon; US-Russia collaboration led to breakup of REvil ransomware group at start of year, but reappearance of gang and Ukraine conflict suggest […]

Emerging Risk

What Are The Risks Surrounding Cryptocurrencies & NFTs?

Cryptocurrency and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have entered the world’s mainstream in recent years, with both of the virtual assets having been embraced by much of the population across all corners of the planet. Despite their […]

Emerging Risk

RSA Looks to Cover Complex Risks With Specialty Unit

One we missed from last week; Following Intact’s acquisition of RSA’s UK & International business (UK&I) in June this year, teams from both organisations will develop an integrated global proposition for brokers and customers with […]

Emerging Risk

Beazley Report Looks at Cyber Risks

Specialist insurer Beazley’s new report ‘Spotlight on technology risk’ reveals that a range of technology risks top executives’ risk radars on both sides of the Atlantic since the pandemic hit. The report, the latest in Beazley’s Risk […]

Emerging Risk

Amica Insurance and Zesty.ai Team Up on Fire Cover

Today Amica Insurance announced its partnership with Zesty.ai, the leader in climate risk analytics powered by artificial intelligence (AI), to integrate Zesty.ai’s predictive wildfire risk analytics solution, Z-FIRE™, into Amica’s homeowners product line. This gives […]

Emerging Risk

Timely Reminder: Software Updated, Old Email Accounts Deleted?

IE magazine has no doubt that the next pandemic will be cyber. The shift towards online retail, virtual health screenings, remote/home working and the switch from cash to card payments means developed economies are extremely […]

Emerging Risk

Actuarial: Thematic Review Published Today

The professional standards and education syllabus which support actuaries involved in pricing for the UK home and motor insurance market should have an increased focus on consumer fairness. Given the increasingly complex use of data […]

Emerging Risk

Need Active Shooter Cover? There’s a Policy For That

A parametric insurance product that protects small businesses against economic losses following a shooting or malicious incident within 250m of their premises has been launched by Lloyd’s insurer AEGIS London. This is the first policy […]