Coalition News

Most Ransomware Claims Begin With Compromised Perimeter Security: Coalition

More than half of ransomware claims in 2024 started with threat actors compromising perimeter security appliances, according to a new report from Coalition. In its Cyber Threat Index 2025, the insurance provider reported that 58% of claims began with such …

Cyber Insurance Firm Coalition Gets $30M Equity Investment From Mitsui Sumitomo

Global cyber insurance provider Coalition announced a new $30 million equity investment from Insurance Co., Ltd. (MSI), a member of MS&AD Insurance Group. The investment anchors a strategic partnership aimed at bringing what San Francisco-based Coalition calls its “Active Insurance” …

People Moves: Karmilowicz Resigns as Chair of Everest Global Insurance; TMK Taps AXIS’ Furness-Smith as APAC Cyber U/W; Coalition Names Kanno for UK Cybersecurity

This edition of International People Moves details resignations and appointments at two insurers — Everest Group and Tokio Marine Kiln — and the managing general agent Coalition. A summary of these new hires follows here. Karmilowicz to Resign as Chair …

People Moves: Coalition Taps Munich Re’s Foster as Head of London Mkts.; Hamilton Re Expands Into Credit, Bond & Political Risk Reinsurance With Lottimore Appointment

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at the MGA Coalition and Hamilton Re. A summary of these new hires follows here. Coalition Taps Munich Re’s Foster as Head of London Markets Coalition, the San Francisco-based cyber managing general …

Markets/Coverages: Hartford and Coalition Announce Cyber Capacity Partnership in UK

The Hartford and cyber-MGA Coalition announced a strategic, long-term capacity partnership in response to growing customer and broker demand for Coalition’s active cyber insurance approach in the UK market. The new capacity agreement combines the established strength of The Hartford …

Markets/Coverages: Coalition Launches UK Clawback Service to Recover Money Stolen in Cyber Attacks

Coalition, the San Francisco-based cyber managing general agent and cybersecurity firm, has become the first cyber insurance provider in the UK to launch a service dedicated to recovering funds stolen by cyber attackers. The cyber insurer’s new UK “clawback” service …

Severity of Ransomware Attacks Rose 68% in First Half of 2024, Report Shows

Ransomware claims severity spiked by 68% to an average loss of $353,000, according to a new report by a cyber insurance provider. Coalition published its 2024 Cyber Claims Report: Mid-Year Update, which details emerging cyber trends and their impact on …

People Moves: Coalition Appoints AIG’s Simonsen as European Head of Insurance

Coalition, the San Francisco-based cyber managing general agent and cyber-security firm, has appointed Tine Simonsen as the company’s head of Insurance for Continental Europe. As an experienced cyber underwriter and broking leader, Simonsen will anchor Coalition’s presence and expansion in …

Coalition Starts Reinsurance Intermediary Coalition Re Led by Aspen Capacity

Coalition today announced the creation of its reinsurance intermediary, Coalition Re, to provide capacity for cyber reinsurance treaties and expand on its mission to protect more unprotected businesses. Coalition Re provides capacity for non-proportional cyber reinsurance treaties, as well as …

Markets/Coverages: Coalition Enters Excess Cyber Insurance Market in Australia

Coalition, the San Francisco-based cyber managing general agent and cyber-security firm, announced it entered the excess cyber insurance market in Australia, enabling businesses to add a layer of risk management to their cyber towers. Australian brokers can now sell coverage …