Cyber Risk Insurance News

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 …

Main Street America Launches Commercial Lines Cyber Risk Coverage

The Main Street America Group has launched a cyber risk protection offering designed for “Main Street” businesses in 19 states across the country. The coverage, available through Main Street America’s Main Line Business Owners Policy (Main Line BOP), is currently …

It’s a Tough Time for Reinsurers, but Their Defensive Strategies Are Working: S&P

It’s a tough time for reinsurers — “pricing is soft, regulators continue to raise the bar, capital is at record highs, competition is increasing, and reinsurers are constantly looking for ways to remain relevant to cedants’ changing demands for protection,” …

Insurers Respond Slowly to Growing Demand for Cyber Insurance: Timetric Report

The cyber risk insurance market is experiencing rapid development, with the size of global gross written premiums growing from US$850 million in 2012 to an estimated US$2.5 billion in 2014, according to a new report by London-based business intelligence company, …

NAS Introduces CyberNET Support for Cyber Liability Policyholders

NAS Insurance has launched “NAS CyberNET Support,” a customer support product which includes 24/7 phone support and a range of cyber risk management resources. NAS CyberNET Support is a full suite of policyholder support services, including legal consultation, email alerts, …

Swiss Re Corporate Solutions & IBM Offer Protection Against Cyber Attacks

Swiss Re Corporate Solutions joins forces with IBM Security to provide advanced cyber risk protection products and services to companies worldwide, aiming to help businesses defend themselves against increasingly sophisticated cyber attacks. The IBM-Swiss Re Corporate Solutions agreement combines IBM’s …

Aon Supports Observation of Today’s ‘Data Privacy Day’

Aon’s London office announced that its risk management and human resources solutions units have “continued as a Champion of Data Privacy Day (DPD) according to the National Cyber Security Alliance.” As a DPD Champion, Aon said it “recognizes and supports …