Two new London Market model clauses to help underwriters manage cyber losses have been published by the International Underwriting Association (IUA). The wordings have been developed in order to address issues of non-affirmative or “silent” cover, where traditional insurance policies …
Welcome to the first edition of Insuring Cyber, Insurance Journal’s bi-weekly emailed newsletter for industry professionals wanting to stay informed about the world of cyber. Cyber insurance has been an evolving area of the insurance industry as technology and the …
Today, Insurance Journal premiers a brand new bi-weekly newsletter for insurance professionals and risk managers who are serious about cyber. It’s called Insuring Cyber. This newsletter is an in-box resource for those who value a full view of what’s happening …
Aluminum producer Norsk Hydro, the victim of a cyber attack in March that paralyzed its IT systems, posted an 82% drop in first-quarter core profit on Wednesday and said a rise in global uncertainty could impact its markets. The Norwegian …
Specialist insurer CFC is debuting a new broker platform designed to facilitate the sale of its cyber insurance products to small- and medium-sized businesses. The idea is that London, UK-based company’s cyber insurance platform will enable brokers to instantly access …
Specialist insurer Beazley has created a marine cyber insurance product to meet the rapidly developing needs of vessel owners and operators. Should a cyber incident impact a vessel’s operational capabilities, “Beazley Cyber Defence for Marine” provides insurance for physical damage …
Cyber risks will soon become bigger risks than natural catastrophes for the insurance sector, Scor Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Denis Kessler said, recommending the industry build a comprehensive, common global scale to assess cyber-related incidents. “I dream of a …
Coalition, a San Francisco-based cyber insurance agency for small and midsize businesses, said it has closed a $40 million funding round. Ribbit Capital led the investment with participation from Greenoaks Capital and Hillhouse Capital. With this new funding, Coalition said …
CNA Hardy, a specialist commercial insurance provider for clients within the Lloyd’s and company markets, announced significant enhancements to its cyber proposition with a new pre-breach service and additional coverages. “Our latest cyber proposition reflects the changing risk environment. Technology …
Arch Insurance (UK) Ltd., the London-based subsidiary of Arch Insurance International, is set to enter the cyber insurance market with a new product focused on the needs of small and medium enterprise (SME) clients and their insurance brokers. The product …
