MIS Corporate Defence Solutions has designed a response to the recent spate of computer virus attacks such as the I Love You bug.

Its EssenceCover offers insurance for gross loss of revenue from sales and advertising as a result of breaches of a firm's internet security.

The company also provides financial assistance for companies in the event of a virus being caught or transmitted, to clean up both the insured's (first party) and customer's (third party) sites.

The cover is particularly needed by dotcom companies, whose business may be entirely based on the internet.

Maidstone-based MIS said the I Love You bug proved the effect of computer viruses can be catastrophic.


The 2025 Insurance Times Awards took place on the evening of Wednesday 3rd December in the iconic Great Room of London’s Grosvenor House.

Hosted by comedian and actor Tom Allen, 34 Gold, 23 Silver and 22 Bronze awards were handed out across an amazing 34 categories recognising brilliance and innovation right across the breadth of UK general insurance.
Many congratulations to all the worthy winners and as always, huge thanks to our sponsors for their support and our judges for their expertise.

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