At-Bay News

Ransomware Frequency Up 64% on Remote Access Tools, Says At-Bay

A 64% jump in ransomware claims in 2023 is driven by an explosion in “indirect” ransomware incidents, up over 415% in 2023, with remote access tools accounting for 58% of attacks. The year-over-year increases were seen among mid-market and emerging …

Viewpoint: Could Increasing Ransomware Frequency Bring Back Repeat of Hard Market?

Insurance pricing is cyclical. When loss ratios are sustainably higher, over time prices rise in response, creating a hard market. The last hard market in cyber was in 2021 when an onslaught of ransomware and high-profile cyber attacks drove a …

AM Best Gives A- Rating to At-Bay Specialty; Fischel Hired as At-Bay CFO

At-Bay said insurance industry rating agency AM Best has assigned At-Bay Specialty Insurance Company a financial strength rating of A- (Excellent). At-Bay Specialty Insurance Company is a Delaware-domiciled excess and surplus (E&S) lines property and casualty (P&C) carrier, acquired by …

At-Bay Acquires Licensed P&C Insurance Carrier

Managing general agent At-Bay said it has acquired an excess and surplus lines insurer licensed in 44 states from XL Insurance America to now become a full-stack carrier. “This milestone will allow us to accelerate the pace of our innovation …

Cyber MGA At-Bay Acquires Tech-Solutions Provider Relay

At-Bay, the San Francisco-based insurtech and managing general agent, announced the acquisition of Relay, a technology solutions provider that enables the digital transformation of commercial insurance placements. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 2019, Relay has …

Markets/Coverages: At-Bay Launches Misc. Pro Liability; Cover Genius Partners with Zip

At-Bay Expands Insurance Offerings With Launch of Miscellaneous Professional Liability At-Bay announced the launch of its Miscellaneous Professional Liability (MPL) product, becoming the first to offer an automatically underwritten policy that customizes coverage and pricing across more than 50 diverse …

Markets/Coverages: Hub Targets Nonprofits; Ryan Tackles Auto Excess With Axsal; Trisura and HSB Back At-Bay Cyber

Hub Launches Nonprofit Specialty Practice Insurance broker Hub International, with decades of experience in the sector, has launched a nonprofit specialty practice to serve the risk management, insurance and human capital needs of associations, arts and cultural entities, foundations, public …

‘Real Time’ Cyber Risk Specialist At-Bay Pulls In $185M as Antidote to Insurance Spiral

At-Bay pulled in a whopping $185 million in new financing that the cyber insurance startup plans to use for new product development, expansion into new markets and hiring more employees. Including the new round, the managing general underwriter said it …

At-Bay in California Names Felton Head of Partnerships

At-Bay has named Kristie Felton head of partnerships. Felton will spearhead At-Bay’s collaboration with digital distribution partners, including digital broker platforms, enterprise technology companies and professional associations. She has with more than 20 years of experience in the industry. She …

Cyber Insurance Startup At-Bay Plans Expansion After Raising $34 Million

Cyber Insurance startup At-Bay raised a new $34 million venture capital round, CEO and Co-Founder Rotem Iram disclosed in a recent blog posting. Plans call for the money to be used to grow the managing general underwriter’s offices in New …