Cyber
CFC management go it alone following MBO
The management team at CFC Underwriting, the cyber risk specialist MGA, have completed a management buyout of the company from the Hyperion Insurance Group.
QBE enters cyber space
QBE has become the latest insurer to unveil a cyber-risks related product with its new Cyber Response policy designed for UK businesses with a turnover of up to £100m.
Reportage: Looking to liability
As the nature of risks facing many businesses and industries changes drastically, brokers could break into areas traditionally dominated by liability specialists, writes Emmanuel Kenning
Macbeth targets professions and HNW markets with new hires
Reading-based Macbeth Chartered Insurance Brokers has appointed a new head of professions and head of private clients as it looks to grow its business.
CFC launches policy for the cloud
CFC Underwriting has launched a new cyber liability policy for firms using cloud computing services.
Products: Chubb launches cyber security product
Chubb has launched a new cyber security insurance product for companies in Europe that own or control confidential, personal, sensitive financial information or private health data. It is also targeted at companies that transact business via the internet.
Products roundup: new year, new technology
The new year has blasted off with insurance once again looking to the technological future. Chubb has unveiled a cyber security insurance product for companies in Europe to cover financial losses in the event of a data breach.
Chubb enters European cyber protection market
Chubb has launched a cyber security insurance product for companies in Europe.
Products: Product protects against data theft by employees
A new product that could detect employees accessing and distributing sensitive company data has been launched.
Product roundup: ‘Tis the season to tackle cyber crime
While it may seem incongruous to raise such matters in the season of goodwill, this month’s products and schemes pages are dominated by cyber crime, fraud, litigation and a change at Biba’s oldest scheme as the association dispensed with Sterling’s…
Social media preying on minds of risk managers
Social media presents significant potential risks to the reputations of European businesses and their protection of confidential information, according to two risk management organisations.
Biba 2011: Cyber insurance to “be worth more than D&O and P&L combined”
Graeme Newman, business development director at underwriting agency CFC, has predicted the rise of cyber insurance, as cyber-related crime and scandal hit the national headlines.
Review: Protection for the digital age
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Ink moves into charity sector
Ink Insurance has established Ink Charity to tap into the charity and care sectors.
Product review: Media cover
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Reportage - Scheme innovation: Creative sparks
Has the financial crisis forced insurers to become more imaginative with new products and schemes or are they following where brokers lead? Louise Phillips investigates the catalyst for recent innovation in the market.
Lord Levene calls for cover of digital dangers to climb higher on businesses' priority lists in 2011
Many companies are still unintentionally exposed to digital risks and mistakenly believe they have coverage from their existing insurance, according to a new report from Lloyd's.
Reportage - cyber liability: Reducing online exposure
As websites and e-trading take a more prominent role in every facet of business, online liability risks grow. Edward Murray asks how the market can keep up to date with the exposures and how brokers should best advise their clients.
CFC suite to tackle risks arising from digital media
Specialist lines underwriting agent CFC aims to address a host of emerging media risks including social networking with its new suite of products.
Broking Success - Macbeth: Laser-focused on service
Emmanuel Kenning meets the managing director at Macbeth Insurance Brokers, who is aiming to blend the best service of the past with the technology of the future.
CFC appoints underwriting director
Specialist lines underwriting agency CFC has announced the appointment of Andy Holmes as underwriting director.
Chubb launches new enhanced business liability product
Chubb Insurance today announces the launch of ForeFront Plus, the successor to its ForeFront product.