Cyber
Broker Expo 2026: Cyber uptake held back by lack of SME attack examples
Customers are using artificial intelligence to ask more challenging questions to brokers, as cyber attack education and examples are needed to tackle the lack of cyber insurance uptake.
Broker Expo 2026 Countdown Q&A: Pen Underwriting’s Nick Milton
Nick Milton, head of UK and European distribution at Pen Underwriting, advises the next generation of insurance professionals to “get out and meet people”, as the MGA looks forward to talking to brokers about its mid-market PI and cyber propositions at…
FCA’s Knight updates on cyber insurance report
Chris Knight, director of insurance at the FCA, has updated on the progress of its report into the take up of cyber insurance, and how the regulator has to keep pace with technological advancements.
Beazley’s Sam Franks on helping businesses navigate an era of converging risks
Businesses are not looking at risks in isolation; they are trying to understand how different pressures interact; and that creates an opportunity for brokers to differentiate through advice, argues Sam Franks, country manager and head of partner…
Beazley addresses rise in AI-related cyber threats with new endorsement
Beazley has launched an AI ‘clarifying endorsement’ for its cyber product, which it claims will offer clients peace of mind as to how AI-related cyber attacks are addressed within their existing cover.
Jensten buys Momentum AR
Jensten Group has agreed to acquire specialist technology-focused corporate broker Venture Risks Group.
CFC claims “world’s most comprehensive” SME FI cyber cover
CFC has incorporated its full cyber proactive response policy, and affirmative cover for cyber threats involving artificial intelligence, into its financial institutions products.
Brokers should use tech to ‘find an excuse’ to boost client touch points
Technology has never made it easier to find an excuse for brokers to reach out to clients, but the frequency of touch points should mostly be dictated by the customer.
Cyber attacks hit a third of businesses globally
Almost one in three organisations globally have been hit by a successful cyber attack in the past year as incidents become a recurring cost, according to research from Hiscox.
Insider fraud demands a joined-up insurance response
Nick Burgess, head of professional and management risks at Markel UK, lays out the connected pitfalls and the solutions brokers need to consider to support clients’ organisational resilience in the fight against insider fraud.
Markel unveils standalone cyber solution on Acturis
Markel is set to launch a standalone UK cyber insurance solution on the Acturis platform this month, to provide brokers with a “specialist, easy-to-trade proposition”.
Coalition ups UK cyber limits to £20m
Specialist insurer Coalition is now offering up to £20m in cyber limits to large businesses in the UK following its expanded relationship with Allianz Commercial.
All-female MGA cyber team launches supply chain extension
Rokstone’s new Athena Cyber division has launched a customer and supplier supply chain disruption extension.
Research finds human error involved in the majority of cyber losses
More than 85% of incurred cyber losses in the first half of 2026 stemmed from attacks exploiting human error, claims data from Resilience has found.
Grassroots to top-flight sports and leisure claims offering launched
Claims services provider McLarens has launched a sports and leisure offering in the UK and Ireland.
Everywhen reports ‘bleak picture’ for SMEs
Everywhen has found 38% of SMEs believe economic uncertainty will have the biggest impact on firms over the next 12 months, according to a survey by the firm.
Cowbell co-founder: ‘insurance doesn’t need another chatbot’
Cyber and specialty insurer Cowbell claims it has seen new business grow 53% since it introduced a new AI platform.
FCA head of insurance surprised by consumer AI buying appetite
Andrew Ruddle, head of insurance market analysis and policy at the Financial Conduct Authority, has expressed surprise at the result of The Mills Review released this month as he also looks to increase cyber insurance take up.
Ex-DLG/Aviva boss Winslow to replace O’Shea as CFC CEO
Specialist insurer CFC has today announced Adam Winslow as its new group chief executive officer.
MGA adds HSB underwritten cyber and electrical breakdown cover
MGA Kovrilo has introduced cyber and electrical breakdown cover underwritten by specialist engineering and technology insurer HSB.
Aviva broadens cyber offering appetite and cover
Aviva has strengthened its cyber proposition, broadening its appetite with the introduction of cover to support a wider range of clients as threats continue to evolve.