Cyber

Ransomware Hits Near-Record Highs as AI Governance Gaps Widen Inside Organizations

Ransomware activity in Q1 2026 held at its second-highest level on record while internal AI adoption is emerging as a cyberrisk for companies, according to Travelers.

Cyber and Economic Uncertainty Top Concerns as Business Leaders Brace for a More Complex Risk Environment

Majority of Businesses Faced Cyber Events Last Year as AI-Enabled Attacks Rise

Commercial P&C Market Shifts Into Reverse as Soft Market Takes Hold

Cyber Risk Tops Global Executive Concerns as AI-Powered Attacks Outpace Defenses

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4 Cyber Risk Management Features Middle Market Businesses and Their Brokers Should Look For

Consider these four risk management tips when assessing cyber risk for middle market organizations.

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Insurance IT Officers Are on the Hunt for Better Cloud Solutions. This Report Tells Us Why

Insurers are embracing cloud-based solutions to transform, adapt, and remain relevant and compliant in today’s market.

3 Ways Insurers Can Lead in Responding to the Increase in Systemic Cyber Threats

As cyber threats become more sophisticated, here are three ways insurers can help keep clients protected.

From Cyber Risk to the Lingering Effects of COVID, the Top Issues Triple-I CEO Sean Kevelighan Wants the Insurance Industry to Watch in 2022

To kick-off Triple-I’s Joint Industry Forum CEO Sean Kevelighan discussed the top issues insurers and risk managers should be watching next year.

Wondering Why Your Cyber Insurance Rates Are Going Up? Thank the 125% Increase in Attacks from Ransomware Gangs, for Starters

The increased migration of data onto the cloud is viewed as strengthening cyber risk mitigation efforts. Allianz’s Thomas Kang expresses optimism that the steady tide of cyber intrusions can be dealt with.

10 Ways Companies Can Protect Against Cyber Attacks When Employees Are Working at Home

The increased amount of employees who work from home have heightened the potential of already prominent cyber risks. Here are 10 ways to diffuse them.

Multi-Factor Authentication Is a Must, and Other Findings from the RPS Cyber Trends Report

A report from Risk Placement Services looked at the cyber insurance market, causes for the coverage uptick and coverage procurement for 2021.

As Cyber Threats Expand, the Workers’ Comp Industry Needs the Right Tools and Talent

To mitigate the heightened risks that come with managing medical data, workers’ compensation organizations need the right tools, strong visibility into their exposures, and an expert team that can respond to incidents.

Rising Star Kaitlin Upchurch Has an Eagle’s Eye for Cyber Risk — Here’s Why You Should Too

Cyber risk is Marsh’s Kaitlin Upchurch’s specialty. She shares the top cyber trends every risk professional wants to have on their radar now.

These 6 Crucial Financial Sector Insurance Coverages Are Experiencing Rate Increases

A variety of factors, including COVID-19 losses, Nat CATS and social inflation, are driving rate increases.

Hollywood Loves Him, Cyber Clients Can’t Live Without Him: Meet Aon’s Adam Bixby, Ethical Hacker

Aon’s Adam Bixby shares how he launched his career as an ethical hacker, consulting for companies on their cyber risk profiles.

Rising Star Thompson Mackey Dishes on the Biggest and Most Pressing Trends in Cyber

Thompson Mackey of EPIC Insurance Brokers takes his time to truly understand each client and their specific needs, making him a standout in the cyber brokering community.

You’ve Been Hacked: Now What? A Day-by-Day Guide to Cyber Attack Response Best Practices

What happens in the immediate aftermath of a hack can be just as important as preliminary defensive measures.

Can Someone Hack My Online Chat? You Bet They Can. Here’s 7 Ways to Stop Them

For businesses that use chat services to interact with customers, be warned: Cyber criminals are now using this tool as a way to expose vulnerability.

Hear from a Cyber Security Evangelist on Top Tips to Keep Your Insurance Agency Safe from Attack

The risks and perils of a cyber attack are only growing, with many insurance companies still not adequately protected. 

Don’t Overlook Operational Cyber Attacks — They Can Be Just as Costly as a Data Pilfer

High-profile attacks target heavy industry, manufacturing and infrastructure, but there are ways to stave off the risk.

From Nat CAT Covers to Active Assailant Insurance Options, Why Parametric Solutions Are Rising in the Risk Mitigation Ranks

Better data analytics is enabling a number of new parametric insurance solutions from a product to cover losses caused by an active assailant to ways to manage supply chain risk.

Silent Cyber Will Sabotage Your Insurance Policy if You Don’t Watch Out. Here’s What Risk Managers Should Keep Top of Mind

Cyber coverage specificity is lacking. Brokers, insureds and carriers face a mandate to communicate clearly and craft appropriate coverage.

10 Top Things to Know About the Cyber Insurance Market

Long gone are the days when cyber insurers offered broad coverage and plenty of capacity. Here are the things you must know about today’s cyber insurance market.

Why Every Company Needs a Cyber Attack Response Plan No Matter Their Size — and Helpful Tips to Get Started

Knowing how to respond to a cyber event starts with understanding your company’s vulnerability.