Cyber & Technology
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Willis Towers Watson launches cyber product for global airlines
Willis Towers Watson has introduced CyFly, an insurance product specifically tailored to cover cyber exposure affecting the airline industry. The…
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Brad Gow named head of cyber products at Endurance Specialty
Bermuda-based Endurance Specialty Holdings Ltd has appointed Brad Gow to the new role of global cyber product leader within Endurance…
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THB industrial cyber risk package includes alternative firewall technology
A cyber security protection package for industrial businesses has been launched by a partnership comprising broker THB in conjunction with…
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RIMS advises businesses on cyber insurance needs
A company’s assessment of its cyber insurance needs should begin with an assessment of the sources of risk and perils…
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The words on everyone’s lips
Cyber risk/cyber security is the most-used word or phrase encountered by insurers in 2016 according to a report from AM…
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James Tuplin joins XL Catlin to head CMT team in Europe
XL Catlin has poached James Tuplin from rival QBE to be its head of cyber and technology, media and telecoms,…
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BHSI boosts professional liability offering and hires new head
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) has launched professional liability coverage for large, complex technology-related risks and has appointed Geoffrey Kendrick…
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Munich Re eyes growth – and threats – in cyber space
Munich Re backpedalled a little on its corporate specialty business last year, but still wants to grow its portfolio in…
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Cyber experts report wider range of attacks with IoT a huge concern
As cyber criminals broaden their capabilities there has been a rise in attacks against industrial control systems and connected devices,…
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Pool Re to extend property cover to cyber terror attacks
Pool Re, the UK’s government-backed terrorism reinsurance fund, is interested in extending cover to include physical damage from cyber terrorism,…
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JLT launches social engineering cybercrime policy
JLT Specialty has launched a crime and social engineering (CASE) insurance policy in response to growing concerns about fraud perpetrated…
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Emy Donavan replaces Pearson as AGCS global cyber head
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) will appoint Emy Donavan as global head of cyber to replace Nigel Pearson who…
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Cyber risks and the supply chain
Supply chain risk is a growing problem for companies, but one area that can sometimes be overlooked is the issue…
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Starr launches drone coverage for building industry
Starr Companies has launched primary and excess liability coverage for drones in the US construction industry. As a joint initiative…
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Barbican Protect hires Martin Eyres as underwriting director
Barbican Protect, the UK insurance arm of Barbican Insurance Group, has appointed Martin Eyres as underwriting director. Based in London,…
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Sompo develops online reputation insurance for corporates
Japanese insurer Sompo has launched a new insurance policy designed to protect a business from online attacks on its reputation,…
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Aon explains thinking behind new cyber captive solution
Commercial Risk Europe spoke to Aon about its new cyber risk captive solution that offers capacity of up to $400m…
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Cyber set to become number one purchase for corporates
Cyber insurance is likely to become the single most important insurance purchase for most large corporates, according to Lucien Mounier,…
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Zurich NA and Deloitte to offer cyber combination
Zurich North America is to cooperate with consultants Deloitte on providing cyber risk mitigation and transfer services to businesses in…
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Brit launches US cyber unit
Brit Ltd has launched a new cyber and technology team for Brit Global Specialty USA, with Michael Carr appointed senior…