Cyber Risk
189 whitepapers and resources
SMEs: Emerging risks - Cybersecurity for smaller businesses
In 2018, household names such as British Airways, Marriott Hotels and Facebook faced the potentially devastating consequences of large scale data breaches. However, the threat may be bigger for SMEs, as smaller businesses lack the same resources to protect themselves against a cybersecurity attack.
Cyber threats to UK businesses
Cyber risk is now number one or very high on the threat matrix for many organisations. This report sheds light on the evolving landscape of cyber risk in the UK, how insurers can price cyber risk and four simple steps organisations can follow to proactively manage cyber risk.
Cyber prevention: Staying ahead of the phishers, vishers and smishers
Symantec reports that the number of ransomware variants has increased by 46 percent and this trend is expected to continue as cyber crime methods evolve. This article highlights the latest cyber trends, areas vulnerable to attack and the steps organisations can take to mitigate cyber risks.
Allianz Risk Barometer: The most important risks for UK businesses in 2019
The annual Allianz Risk Barometer identifies top corporate perils based on the insight of risk management experts from around the world. Here we look at the risks ranked most important for businesses during 2019 by 187 respondents in the UK.
Cyber insurance market: The year in review
Cyber liability is fast becoming the last frontier of the insurance world. Hackers and cyber thieves are growing in number and in the sophistication of their attacks. This short article looks at the latest trends impacting the cyber insurance market and provides predictions for 2019.
Allianz Risk Barometer 2019
Based on input from over 2,400 risk management experts in over 80 countries, the eighth Allianz Risk Barometer sheds light on the most important corporate perils for the year ahead and beyond. Topics covered include: biggest threats to UK businesses; top ten global risks; top risks for SMEs.
Blog: High-stakes cyber security
As high-profile, large-scale data breaches hit the headlines more and more regularly, the question of ‘cyber trust’ is becoming a key concern for increasingly discerning citizens. This blog post highlights why insurers must guard their customers' data wisely to maintain their trust.
Infographic: Key data on insurance customers' attitudes to cyber security
Find out the key data on your customers' attitudes towards cyber security to help identify a transparent and effective strategy to retain confidence and trust in your brand.
The currency of cyber trust - your customers' attitudes to cyber security
This two page report highlights how effective cyber security is not only essential to insurance companies’ ability to innovate through technology, it’s now an important element of customer engagement.
Data dystopia: What does the future hold for data privacy?
A 2017 study by the UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office found that only 20% of the UK public had trust and confidence in the companies storing their personal information. This article highlights the latest developments surrounding data privacy and some key considerations for cyber underwriters.