Insurance Regulation

Govt Calls for More Cyber Security Training & Awareness in Businesses

Staff vigilance is vital in the prevention of cyber attacks, according to new research from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC). In nearly three-fifths (57%) of […]

Insurance Brokers

Broker News: Cyber Risk Cover for German Rail Companies Via DVA/Cylus

Deutsche-Verkehrs-Assekuranz-Vermittlungs-GmbH, the insurance broker for rail in Germany, created an innovative insurance policy to address the growing threat of cyber security attacks on rail companies. Through DVA, policy holders will be eligible for discounts from insurance provider Hiscox, based […]

Emerging Risk

Cyber Scout Uses Partnerships to Boost Offer in Asian Markets

CyberScout, the gold standard in identity and data defence services, is pleased to announce two new global partnerships that will introduce accessible cyber insurance solutions in Southeast Asia.   Individuals and small to medium-size businesses will receive CyberScout’s award-winning, best-in-class […]

Technology

Europ Assist Finds 46% of Consumers Concerned About Cyber Crime

Europ Assistance’s Cyber Barometer, conducted by LEXIS, exploring consumer sentiment on Cyber Security across 9 countries has found that 46% of consumers are worried about cybercrime. This number rises to 49 percent for respondents with […]

Insurance Brokers

Broker News: Azur Launches Smart Home Product, Offering Competitive Edge

Azur is launching Smart Home, a home insurance product that allows brokers to compete against direct insurers. Whilst clients with higher valued homes and contents trust the advice of their brokers, they still seek a competitive […]

Global insurance trends

Beazley Warns on New Online Blackmail Phishing Scam

A new form of online blackmail by cyber criminals who attempt to extort crypto-currency by claiming to have potentially embarrassing evidence of people using adult websites on work computers is adding to the tide of […]

News

Ecclesiastical Pinpoints Cyber Risks for Arts & Heritage Sector

New research by specialist insurer Ecclesiastical has found 1 in 10 heritage organisations have experienced a cyber-attack. Despite this, less than a third have cyber insurance in place, presenting a growth opportunity for proactive brokers. […]