Cyber
182 whitepapers and resources
Cyber claim trends: When law firms are the target
Even as insurers are tallying the most recent cyber attacks, underwriters are estimating the next Wannacry attack could be a $2.5 billion hit to insurers. This article sheds light on the latest cyber claims trends and why law firms are increasingly becoming the focus of ransomware attacks.
875,000 UK SMEs suffer cyber security breach in the last year
Our latest SME Risk Index has revealed that almost 16% of SMEs have fallen victim to a cyber-attack. Despite the risks, 49% of SMEs plan to spend less than £1,000 on cyber security in the next 12 months, leaving them vulnerable to substantial losses. Download this article to find out more.
Cyber-crime cited as number one concern by brokers
All organisations collect and store personal information. With cyber-crime on the rise it’s small to medium organisations with fewer resources that are most at risk. This article provides some helpful tips and useful resources to help minimise the chances of an incident.
Closing the gap – insuring your business against evolving cyber threats
While it isn’t possible to be 100% secure from a cyber-attack, there are numerous measures companies can take to reduce the risk of it happening, and to ensure they minimise the consequences should a breach occur. This report helps companies better understand the cyber threat.
Infographic: Good cyber security - the foundations
Cyber attacks are increasing in number, scale and sophistication, and pose a threat to all financial services firms. Is your firm capable of defending itself against cyber attacks? This infographic highlights effective cyber security practices and what you should do in the event of an attack.
Preventing ransomware – precautionary steps to take
You will have read about the NHS and many other organisations being impacted by a new strain of ransomware. This article sheds light on the threat posed by ransomware and outlines some precautionary steps you can take to avoid ransomware from infecting your system.
Ensure your third-party cyber defences are in order
StrategicRisk shows how to reduce your third-party cyber risk exposure and prepare to meet upcoming data protection regulations.
Cyber coverage: What are companies looking for?
There is a lot of discussion around the growing risk of cyber incidents and the importance of cyber insurance, but few people are talking about the increasing sophistication of buyers. This short article briefly highlights the evolving needs of cyber insurance buyers.
In-depth: Cyber insurance
Cyber is a bold new frontier for the insurance sector but, as Rachel Gordon explains, the new risk type brings new challenges for brokers. She investigates the future of the market and what brokers can do to help clients manage risk in the digital age.
Actuaries beware: Pricing cyber insurance is a different ballgame
Many companies have entered the cyber insurance space, but very few are backed by comprehensive analytics. This whitepaper focuses on the challenges faced by actuaries when pricing cyber risks and outlines why insurers need to start leveraging big data and cyber security analytics.