Cyber
In-depth: Break into cyber
Larry Ferguson investigates why some brokers aren’t selling cyber and learns why they should be. He finds out how, with expertise and effort, cyber policies can be explained and sold to clients
Allianz refreshes cyber and data corruption proposition
Computer now gives the option to include first-party cyber cover with an indemnity limit of £100,000.
Markel unveils policy to protect firms against technological risks
Fintech built around professional liability, directors and officers, and theft and cyber.
UK Broker Summit 2016: Brokers key to a successful nation says Lord Blunkett
The peer and former government minister says they enable risks to be taken.
Hiscox’s Watson sees further room for growth in SME
SME is now the provider’s biggest single line of business.
Hiscox UK and Ireland GWP up 2%
Provider reveals six-fold increase in demand for cyber and data insurance.
Hiscox launches e-trading platform
The range for Hiscox Trader includes PI, office, public and products liability, cyber and data insurance cover.
Allianz Commercial unveils proposition for print and publishing
Media proposition will provide cover and services for premiums between £5,000 and £100,000.
More than one-third of businesses victim of cybercrime
Aviva survey shows 44% of businesses believe they are unlikely to be targets, while 23% don't know how to protect themselves.
Brokers ‘in the dark’ regarding Insurance Act, says law firm
Research finds that more guidance is needed ahead of August 2016 implementation.
Biba teams up with government on cyber
Trade body, ABI and government also continues agreement to improve transparency for older customers.
Brokers must commit to helping clients on cybercrime
Una’s Tim Ryan says prevention is better than cure when it comes to cybercrime.
Stephen Catlin: We need a CyberRe
Catlin says exposure is too big for insurers to be able to respond.
Cyber liability – insurance de jour
Dawn Johnstone of Kerry London asks what the opportunities are for brokers in the growing cyber market.
Broking Break: Your Top Five of the week
As always fraud was a popular topic. But what were our other most read stories of this week? This is your chance to catch up.
Cyber in focus - the data question
Sam Barrett finds out what brokers need to know about hacking, data, and protection of records in the cyber age.
HSB launches cyber insurance product
Product aimed at businesses with a turnover of up to £10m.
Una Conference: Insurance firms top target for cybercrime
Senior crime adviser to PWC says firms can take steps to protect themselves.
Brokers could benefit from rising tide of cyber crime
Recent high profile hacks and data breaches remind businesses of the need for cyber insurance
NIG extends cyber range
Insurer says cover includes cyber crime, cyber liability and data breach expense and responds to broker requests.
Cyber-crime sees 2.5m computers hacked
Cyber crime and fraud figures highlight opportunities for brokers as market encouraged to develop cyber expertise.
In focus: Cyber crime - brokers on the frontline
SMEs are increasingly at risk from cyber criminals and brokers are at the forefront of advising and protecting clients from online attacks.
Experts warn cyber risks could swamp the market
DAC Beachcroft says need for standalone cyber cover could be reinforced.
CFC launches cyber risk portal
New online hub provides access to management tools and advice.