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CDK Tells Customers Dealer System Likely Down Until June 30

Car dealerships crippled by a cyberattack on software provider CDK Global probably won’t have their systems restored until the end of the month. In a message to clients Tuesday, CDK warned dealerships that because the outages could persist until June …

Viewpoint: Solving Systemic Risk Is the Cyber Market’s Number One Priority

The Grange Pub in Cardiff is a typical modern British tavern. A short stroll from the city centre, it’s busy most days of the week. Weekends are packed, especially for Sunday lunch. In March 2020 all that stopped. Government lockdown …

5 Ways Cyber Business Interruption Differs from Traditional Business Interruption: RIMS

While a typical business interruption can often be a confusing insurance situation, the picture gets even muddier when it involves cyber coverage. Chris Mortifoglio, a forensic accountant, knows all too well how muddy it can become. “I will tell you …

Business Interruption Cyber Risks Demand More Insurer Attention as 5G Dawns

Business interruption cyber risks demand more attention from insurers as globalization continues to worsen their impact, a panel of experts argued recently. BI coverage has drawn heightened attention in recent months due to the coronavirus pandemic and its ongoing disruption …

TMK Launches Flagship Cyber Product, Cyber Ctrl, in Asia

Tokio Marine Kiln (TMK) has launched its flagship cyber product, Cyber Ctrl, targeted at insurers in Asia. The product covers a range of first party losses including business interruption and provides clients with crisis management support in the wake of …

CFC Expands Cyber Insurance Product with Business Interruption Cover

CFC, the London-based managing general agent that specializes in emerging risks, announced it has expanded its cyber insurance product to include business interruption as well as a variety of cyber-crime activities. With CFC’s new cyber insurance product, businesses will benefit …

Cyber Business Interruption Risks Still Difficult to Figure

Although the insurance industry may have had plenty of time to wrap its mind around managing physical property threats, what about the growing area of non-physical threats? This question was raised among panelists at the 2018 PLUS Cyber Symposium, held …

Cyber Business Interruption Remains Area of Uncertainty for Insurance

Although the insurance industry may have had plenty of time to wrap its mind around managing physical property threats, what about the newly growing area of non-physical threats? Panelists at the 2018 PLUS Cyber Symposium, held in May in Chicago, …

Marsh Enhances Cyber Risk Products to Address Business Interruption Risks

Marsh has launched a suite of new and enhanced risk analytics and insurance coverages designed to address business interruption (BI) risks arising from cyber-attacks. Marsh’s new cyber BI suite includes proprietary insurance wording and risk assessment analytics, integrated into its …

Marsh Launches Cyber Risk & Data Breach Cover for Non-US Clients

Marsh has launched Marsh CyberShield, an exclusive cyber risk and data breach insurance policy for mid- to large-sized organizations. Available globally to Marsh clients outside of the US, Marsh CyberShield can provide up to £500 million ($624 million) in cover …