Opinion

Why Banning Ransom Payments Might Not Be A Silver Bullet Solution

Kirsten Maley, Director of Claims at Cowbell, asks whether the Government’s proposed ban is a step towards stronger cyber resilience, or a policy that risks creating more problems than it solves – for insurers, brokers, […]

cyber insurance

Cybersecurity and the iGaming Industry: Protecting Against Emerging Threats

The online gambling sector has seen a period of rapid growth. This expansion has been fueled by widespread internet access and major technology shifts. However, this growth brings with it a corresponding rise in risk. […]

News

Pen Underwriting Launches Six Key Elements of Cyber Coverage

The word from Pen Underwriting as they add extra features to their cyber offer; Pen Underwriting, the multi-class multi-territory managing general agent (MGA), has launched six key coverage enhancements to its UK SME cyber proposition […]

Opinion

Stemming the Tide of War Insurance Costs

War risk insurance costs have soared by up to 60% thanks to recent escalated Middle East tensions. Is this increase surprising? No. Is it substantial? Yes. The increase reflects heightened volatility in regions like the Red Sea […]

Opinion

Mitigating the Impact of Data Breaches with Cyber Insurance and Incident Response

This piece was written by Tom Moore, Director of Forensics at BlueVoyant Cyber attacks are no longer a question of if but when. As cybercriminal tactics evolve at pace, organisations face an ever-growing risk from ransomware, data breaches, […]

Liability/Casualty

The Importance of Cyber Insurance in Entertainment Businesses

Entertainment businesses store exactly what cybercriminals want most. Streaming platforms hold millions of customer payment details. Gaming companies have user databases worth fortunes on black markets. Production studios keep unreleased films and music that hackers […]

Opinion

Preventing Cyber From Becoming the Next Uninsurable Risk

This piece is by Daren Rudd, Head of Business, Technology and Innovation Consulting, Insurance UK, CGI Insurance is inherently an industry that thrives on reviewing past events, as well as looking forward; understanding patterns to […]

Opinion

Comment & Analysis: Govt Ransom Ban Will Prompt Rethink on Policy Wording

Public sector bodies and operators of critical national infrastructure, including the NHS, local councils and schools, would be banned from paying ransom demands to criminals under the measures. Under the proposals, businesses not covered by […]