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Zurich, Marsh McLennan Call for Public Partnerships Close Cyber Gaps

Insurance Journal

A new report from Marsh McLennan and Zurich titled “Closing the cyber risk protection gap” is calling for a closer collaboration between the insurance industry and the public sector as cyber insurance coverage gaps remain. “Both the insurance industry and …

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Mastercard Agrees to Buy Cyber-Defense Firm for $2.65 Billion

Insurance Journal

agreed to buy cyber-defense firm Recorded Future for $2.65 billion to boost its ability to protect the card company’s massive global-payments system. Mastercard Inc. The purchase from private equity firm Insight Partners will expand Mastercard’s ability to use artificial intelligence …

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American Water Cyberattack Renews Focus on Protecting Critical Infrastructure

Insurance Journal

A cyberattack continues to affect the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States, renewing a focus on the importance of protecting critical infrastructure sites. New Jersey-based American Water paused billing to customers as it announced the …

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This Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Protect Yourself and Your Business from Cyber Threats

Cowbell

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are synonymous with big sales, increased online shopping, and higher retail volumes—both in stores and online. So, why do Black Friday and Cyber Monday pose an increased risk for cyber threats? Ransomware : Attackers lock your company’s critical data and demand a ransom for its release.

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How Partnering With a Cyber Insurance Broker Protects Your Clients

ProWriters

As an insurance broker, you likely recognize that while these technologies drive business operations, they also increase vulnerability to cyber crime, making Cyber Insurance a necessity for your clients. Helping your clients understand cyber risks and Cyber Insurance policy jargon can be challenging.

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Coalition Starts Reinsurance Intermediary Coalition Re Led by Aspen Capacity

Insurance Journal

Coalition today announced the creation of its reinsurance intermediary, Coalition Re, to provide capacity for cyber reinsurance treaties and expand on its mission to protect more unprotected businesses. Coalition Re provides capacity for non-proportional cyber reinsurance treaties, as well as …

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Becoming a Cyber Insurance Leader

Zywave

Within the next decade the cyber insurance market is projected to grow to over $120 billion according to a report by Fortune Business Insights. That means there’s a lot of opportunity for insurers who are looking to either grow their cyber business or expand into the cyber market. But with growth opportunities comes risk.

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