Cyber
US politicians demand investigation into Target data breach
US House Democrats have requested a probe into the data breach which resulted in at least 110 million customers of US retailer Target having personal information stolen.
At least 110 million hit by Target data breach
US retailer Target has been left reeling after the discovery that at least 110 million customers had personal details stolen in one of the largest data breaches ever seen.
C-Suite: Let’s not lose it this Christmas
The festive season is the peak period for mobile phone loss, so make sure your data is protected.
Lockton expands global technology practice
Broker Lockton is expanding its global technology and privacy practice with three staff moves in major cities to support clients on cyber liability and related risk management issues.
C-Suite: Stay a step ahead of cyber crime
From a debilitating attack on service to a simple system break‑in, cyber attacks can vary in their sophistication and in the harm they can cause to organisations, says Chubb's Chris Pavlou.
Fraud Conference 2013: Cybercrime threat needs to move up the agenda to boardroom level
Fighting cybercrime should be an executive board consideration, insurer panellists at Post’s Fraud conference in London said last week.
Ventris leaves Cunningham Lindsey 'by mutual consent'
Neil Ventris, director, London markets, is to leave Cunningham Lindsey UK after five months in the role.
C-Suite: Use data to defeat cyber crime
A recently published survey found the insurance industry was, at best, responding to less than 20% of the risks businesses face.
Marsh: EU cyber directive must be on risk agenda
Insurers must consider the implications of the European Union's cyber security directive, Marsh has warned.
Marsh: EU cyber directive must be on risk agenda
Insurers must consider the implications of the European Union's cyber security directive, Marsh has warned.
C-Suite: Crystal clear on cyber crime cover
The industry needs to foster greater understanding and awareness of the very real threat of cyber crime.
Ferma 2013: Beazley wants to be 'complimentary not competitive' in Europe
Beazley wants to secure more European business but does not want to be competing with the local market on traditional classes, according to Beazley’s head of broker relations David Price.
Brokers confident they have professional indemnity gap covered
Many small website providers remain unaware of professional risks.
NCC and Oval launch cyber assurance package for SMEs
Information assurance firm NCC Group has teamed up with broker Oval to launch a cyber assurance package for the SME community.
Expertise in Action: Technology: Open to attack
Despite several high-profile cyber attacks on major corporations, the insurance industry is still behind the times when it comes to cyber liability. How can it catch up?
Zurich Q&A with Jeremy Smith
With cyber risk a growing threat to businesses both large and small, Post editor-in-chief Jonathan Swift sat down with to Jeremy Smith, head of technology, security and privacy, at Zurich Global Corporate to discuss how the insurance industry is…
Marsh warns of expensive technology failures from cyber risk
Marsh has warned that companies may be overlooking the impact of technology failures from cyber risk.
£27bn UK cyber crime wave prompts AGCS cyber policies
Cyber crime cost the UK economy £27bn in 2012 according to figures from the Cabinet Office, and Allianz has responded with trio of new policies to protect businesses.
XL Group appoints Dennerstahl to head up professional lines
XL Group has appointed Louise Dennerstahl to head up its international professional lines business, covering Europe, Asia Pacific and Latin America.
Cyber insurance market remains untapped
A Timetric report has identified scope for expansion in the UK cyber liability insurance market – an area that currently represents 0.01% of the non-life market.
China hit by internet attack
Chinese web addresses ending in .cn went down for two hours on the morning of 25 August.
Markel launches cyber risk offering
Markel International has launched a module for professional services firms in the UK which protects against cyber risk.
BLM acquires cyber expert partner
Insurance law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer has appointed Nick Gibbons as a partner in its technology, media and telecommunications practice.
International: Entering cyberspace
Will the potential implementation of the EU Data Protection Directive lead to growth in the cyber liability market in Europe?