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Insurers paid out nearly £200m in cyber claims in 2024
‘The sharp rise in cyber insurance claims highlights how pervasive and sophisticated cyber attacks have become – and this trend is only set to accelerate,’ says head of cyber security
IT Awards 2025
Insurance Times Awards 2025: Sedgwick Legal Services innovation cuts claims lifecycles by over 400 days
John Hinton, managing director at Sedgwick Legal Services, talks about the company’s submission for the Claims Partner of the Year category
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‘Set and forget’ approach leaving 75% of SMEs underinsured – Hiscox
‘From cyber threats and supply chain disruption to environmental events and shifting regulatory requirements, the landscape is shifting fast,’ says chief underwriting officer
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CII initiative unpacks how to navigate risks in cryptocurrency
’Initiatives like this demonstrate the power of our profession’s next generation to lead conversations on emerging risks and opportunities,’ says chief executive
News Analysis
The Big Question: What’s the next black swan event for UKGI – and is the sector ready?
From climate shocks to cyber catastrophes, insurers are expanding scenario modelling, deepening collaboration and investing in data-driven resilience to withstand the next systemic disruption. But how important is this preparation? Insurance Times puts the question to leading voices from the market.
Analysis
Briefing: Digital ID is no panacea for fraud – and implementation challenges lay ahead
While the benefits of easily validated identification may seem obvious, the sector must ensure it navigates the implementation of digital IDs with care and consideration
News
QBE predicts 40% rise in ransomware incidents by 2026
‘As British businesses expand their use of cloud infrastructure and AI tools, they are also reshaping their risk landscape,’ says cyber portfolio manager
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Loss estimate for AWS outage between $38m and $581m
’In terms of industry effects, we see those that depend on high availability being the most affected, including technology and financial services firms,’ says report
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FCA warns of ‘massive underinsurance’ after Jaguar Land Rover cyber shock
‘The JLR cyber incident showed how one shock ripples through the economy,’ said FCA chief executive
News Analysis
Briefing: The true cost of cyber attack losses – and why cyber cover should not be a hard sell
Howden’s Rebooting growth report paints a frightening picture of cyber related losses, with poor product penetration still a concern for this line of business
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Rising cyber attacks in the UK and double-edged role of AI – Cowbell
Sponsored content: Kirsten Maley, UK director of claims at Cowbell, discusses the increasing need for cyber resilience
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Insurers ‘increasing spend but still unprepared’ for third party risks
‘Many insurers are still trying to tackle tomorrow’s threats with yesterday’s tools,’ says head of insurance
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JLR cyber incident ‘most economically damaging in UK history’
‘This incident appears to be the most economically damaging cyber event ever to hit the UK,’ says Cyber Monitoring Centre
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UK experienced 204 nationally significant cyber attacks in last year
In its ninth annual report, the National Cyber Security Centre revealed the diversity and volume of cyber threats UK firms now regularly face and highlighted the growing need for resilience
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HSB launches new cyber insurance and incident response proposition
’Cyber attacks are a constant threat for businesses of every size,’ says leader
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Calls for mandatory reporting as 59% of SMEs hit by cyber attacks
‘The financial fall-out, from crippling fines to lost customers or soaring costs, can push even the most resilient business to the brink,’ says head of cyber
Analysis
TechTalk: Walking the tightrope – the risks and rewards of tackling legacy tech
‘Historically, insurance has been a conservative, risk-averse industry. Maybe there’s a bit of an ‘if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’ mentality. But I do see that shifting,’ says chief customer officer
IT Interview
Jason Hart: Cyber insurance must focus on key fundamentals, not ‘whizz-bang’ moments
Cyber security is a notoriously complex topic, with insurers grappling online threats that seem to change by the day, but does the key to effective and proactive cover actually lie in simplifying things for policyholders?
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High Five: Catch up on the biggest stories this week
Insurance Times rounds up the top five stories making headlines across the market from 22 to 26 September 2025
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Heathrow cyber attack shows need for different kind of coverage – GlobalData
’Parametric travel insurance has the potential to transform the customer experience by removing the complexity of claims processes and providing near-instant payouts when disruption occurs,’ says analyst
In 2023 we launched our inaugural Insurtech 50 report, produced exclusively by Insurance Times and based on data provided by business management consultancy Oxbow Partners.
This report collates a portfolio of the 50 most innovative UKGI insurtechs that insurers and brokers should have on their partnership radar, based on specific criteria defined by Insurance Times to reflect the needs and interests of our readership.
Digital Transformation Reports
Digital Adoption 2025
Find out what digital innovations and processes UK brokers are implementing in the new Digital Adoption Report 2025, produced by Insurance Times in association with Applied Systems.
Digital Adoption 2023
Find out what digital innovations and processes UK brokers are implementing in the new Digital Adoption Report 2023, produced by Insurance Times in association with Applied Systems.
Insurtech 50 2023
In 2023 we launched our inaugural Insurtech 50 report, produced exclusively by Insurance Times and based on data provided by business management consultancy Oxbow Partners.
Digital Adoption 2022
Find out what digital innovations and processes UK brokers are implementing in the new Digital Adoption Report 2022, produced by Insurance Times in association with Applied Systems.
Digital Transformation 2021
The Insurance Times 2021 Digital Transformation Report is out now! Over 250 brokers from across the UK came forward to reveal how digital transformation has impacted their business.
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