Cyber
MGA Ascent to target cyber risks
Ascent Underwriting has unveiled an enhanced cyber risk protection product for UK brokers’ commercial clients.
Thomas Miller launches MGA
Group also unveils two new products, Cyber Risk Cover and Kidnap & Ransom.
R&Q Commercial Risk Services launches cyber cover
Cover will be embedded in its commercial combined and package products.
Review: Cyber for SMEs
NIG Cyber Cover. This product has been reviewed by brokers and rated from one to five stars, based on the policy’s key benefits. * = Poor ** = Average *** = Good **** = Very good ***** = Excellent
InsurTech Futures: Mind the gap — cyber security
Alexandra Foster, head of insurance and strategy, global banking and financial markets, BT, explains why cyber is a huge opportunity.
Cyber attack database needed, says ABI
Director general calls for reporting of cyber attacks to be “mandatory” in order to build up data.
#BibaFever 2016 - Who has the go to stand?
According to this year's tagline, Biba 2016 is the "go to place". But whose stand is the go to stand?
Biba 2016: Biba calls for push on cyber cover
Trade body to create cyber committee to monitor developments and guide members.
Lorega launches Cyber Recovery for SMEs
Policy covers a data breach following a cyber-attack.
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.