cyber risk management News

Lloyd’s Probes Possible Cyber Attack

Lloyd’s of London is investigating a possible cyber attack and has taken initial precautions in response, the re/insurance market has confirmed. “Lloyd’s has detected unusual activity on its network, and we are investigating the issue. As a precautionary measure, we …

Lloyd’s Gives Green Light to Asta-Managed Trium Cyber Syndicate 1322

Asta, the third-party managing agent at Lloyd’s, announced that Trium Cyber, a new risk carrier backed by Jim Stanard’s Pelican Ventures, has received “in principle” approval from Lloyd’s. Trium Cyber Syndicate 1322 expects to write $50 million of gross premiums …

‘Cybersecurity Failure’ Named a Critical Global Threat in WEF Survey Report

“Cybersecurity failure” was identified as a critical short-and-medium-term threat to the world by respondents of the World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Perception Survey (GRPS). GRPS respondents rank cybersecurity failure among the top-10 risks that have worsened most since the start …

UK Cyber Insurtech KYND Receives £3.25 Million Investment from BGF

KYND, the London-based provider of cyber risk management solutions for the insurance industry, announced a £3.25 million ($4.4 million) investment from BGF, a growth capital investor. The insurtech will use the investment to accelerate its growth and global expansion plans, …

Aon and Cybereason Form Alliance to Help Protect Clients From Cyber Attacks

Insurance broker Aon and cyber security specialist Cybereason announced an alliance to help protect clients from sophisticated cyber attacks. Cybereason’s Cyber Defence Platform, together with Aon’s Cyber Solutions, will enable clients to better prevent, detect and respond to cyber threats …

Lockton Launches Silent Cyber Property Solution for Businesses

Lockton, the privately-owned independent insurance broker, has launched its Silent Cyber Property Solution, a standalone policy that covers businesses against property damage and ensuing time element losses resulting from cyber-attacks or cyber terrorism. The broad-form policy is unique in the …

Beazley’s Cyber Defense Specialist, Lodestone Security, Opens London Office

Lodestone Security, a Beazley subsidiary and leader in cyber defense and incident response in the U.S., is expanding its global reach by opening an office in London. Adam Harrison joins the group as managing director of Lodestone Security UK. The …

Biz Interruption, Recovery Costs Drive Financial Losses From Cyber Attacks: Report

During the COVID-19 crisis, global cyber attacks skyrocketed in a digital pandemic driven by ransomware, according to a report published by Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS). Further, the report noted, business interruption and restoration costs are the main causes …

What Corporations Can Do to Avoid Ransomware Attacks

Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) has published a checklist of cyber risk management recommendations to help prevent ransomware attacks. “In around 80% of ransomware incidents, losses could have been avoided if the organizations had followed best practices. Regular patching, …

Aon Launches ‘Ransomware Defence’ to Address Cyber Insurability Challenges

Insurer Aon plc announced the launch of a new offering aimed at increasing the resilience of businesses in the UK and the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region, by addressing cyber insurability challenges. “Ransomware Defence” brings Aon’s cyber security …