cyber insurance News

Aspen Insurance Launches Cyber Risk Management Platform ‘SSIMPLE’

Aspen Insurance, the insurance segment of Aspen Insurance Holdings Ltd., announced the launch of its cyber risk management platform, SSIMPLE, which was developed to assist clients in the prevention and detection of, and response to, privacy and network security incidents. …

Data Deficit Remains Key Challenge for Cyber Insurance Underwriters

While there are “huge opportunities” on the horizon for the cyber insurance industry, cyber insurance underwriters still face the challenge of not having enough historical data to work with. “It’s really scary to underwrite something when you just don’t know …

London Market Broker BMS Partners with BitSight to Provide Cyber Risk Analysis

BMS Group, the London-based independent specialist re/insurance broker, has partnered with BitSight, a cyber security ratings company, to provide cyber risk analysis services to BMS clients across all lines of business. More than 1,500 organizations are using BitSight Security Ratings …

Two New London Market Model Cyber Exclusion Clauses Published by IUA

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

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 …

Insurance Journal Announces the Launch of Cyber Newsletter

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 …

Norsk Hydro’s Core Profit Plunges 82% After March Cyber Attack, Brazilian Spill

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 …

CFC Designs New Broker Platform for Its Cyber Insurance Products

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 …

Beazley Launches Affirmative Marine Cyber Cover

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 …

Warning: Cyber Will Soon Cost Insurers More Than Natural Disasters

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 …