Cyber
Blog: Physical vs Virtual Security
Internet security expert and MD of Beaming, Sonia Blizzard, talks through some of the reasons why we still need and rely on physical objects and tools such as cars, premises and mobile phones - but the virtual world of data should not be ignored.
Q&A: Stephanie Watkins: Engineering success
HSB Engineering boss Stephanie Watkins gives Post the lowdown on a period of major change for the specialist insurer – including its acquisition by Munich Re – and reveals what she sees as the emerging risks for the sector
Lloyd’s quartet partner with US homeland security chief to launch cyber insurer
Four Lloyd’s insurers will reportedly partner with the US’s first ever homeland security chief to set up a venture specialising in corporate cyber security policies.
Embrace risk management to tackle supply chain cybercrime
While technological advances undoubtedly provide greater opportunities for businesses, unfortunately they are also a source of risk and can benefit criminal organisations.
New Zealand Insurance Council joins government cyber crime initiative
The Insurance Council of New Zealand has teamed up with the National Cyber Policy Office to offer advice to individuals and companies.
80% of EU risk managers to buy more multinational cover by 2017
An Ace survey has revealed more than 80% of risk managers at European companies expect to increase their purchases of multinational insurance programmes over the next three years.
Brit launches cyber cover for critical infrastructure operators
Global specialty insurer Brit has developed a new product designed to protect companies operating critical infrastructure and industrial machinery from malicious attacks.
Satellites: Space is the place
With an increased reliance on satellite technology, how can insurers mitigate against the major risks inherent in the rise of global communication networks?
Reinsurance Rendezvous Preview: The full Monte
Key figures from the world of reinsurance give Post the rundown on the state of the sector and the issues likely to top the agenda at this year’s Reinsurance Rendezvous in Monte Carlo
C-Suite: Understanding cyber risk in Asia
Aon's Murray Wood argues companies need to invest in cyber protection as threats become more common and varied.
International: Insurers to the rescue - exposed computers in Latin America
Latin American companies and individuals are waking up to their cyber vulnerabilities - and as markets dictate, where there is demand, service must follow, say Alex Guillamont, director, and Andres Avila, associate lawyer at Kennedys Latin America &…
Blog: Five ways - from telematics redundancy to cyber terrorism - that driverless cars will impact insurers
Driverless cars are set to be the biggest disruptive innovation of the early 21st century.
Aegis London recruits two cyber security experts
Aegis London has recruited two cyber security experts from the defence sector to assist with its cyber offering.
Legal Update: Cyber Essentials - a major step forward for insurers
Nick Gibbons explains why the government’s recently launched Cyber Essentials Scheme – aimed at improving protection against cyber attacks – is so significant for the insurance industry.
Cyber Insurance: Variety in cyber
With cyber insurance a relatively new market, issues are arising in various areas – many from the non-standard wordings in policies themselves.
Hiscox launches updated cyber product
Hiscox has launched an updated cyber and data insurance product giving more comprehensive cover.
Howden opens Channel Islands office
Howden Broking Group has launched a Jersey-based Channel Islands operation led by Henry Burton who previously worked in the group's London office.
C-Suite: Japanese risks
Japan's risks are varied with earthquakes the major hazard. Simon Wallington, based in Tokyo, explores the different kinds of risks of doing business in the country.
AGCS appoints sernior CMT and cyber underwriter
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty has appointed Graeme King as the senior underwriter responsible for communications media and technology and cyber.
Nanotechnology: Thinking small
With the use of nanotechnology increasing exponentially – up from 54 consumer products in 2005 to 1628 today — is this a positive advancement for insurers?
Marsh unveils cyber gap insurance in bid to beat exclusions
Global broker Marsh has teamed up with London market and European insurers to launch a cyber gap insurance offering in a bid to aid energy firms’ effective management of cyber risks.
Cyber fear outweighs board level ownership
Only 14% of medium to large-sized companies have an insurance policy in place against cyber risk, according to a poll by Marsh, despite more than half (56%) of those surveyed placing it in the top five risks faced by their firm.
Airmic 2014: Financial services most exposed to cyber risk
The financial services industry is the most susceptible to cyber attacks in the UK, according to results from data provided by Aon’s cyber diagnostic tool.
Big Data Analytics - The Solution to Insurance Fraud?
By Ranjit Narula, Head of Insurance - Europe at Infosys