Cyber
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NewsCII 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
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News AnalysisThe 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.
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AnalysisBriefing: 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
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NewsQBE 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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NewsLoss 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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NewsFCA 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
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News AnalysisBriefing: 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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Sponsored ContentRising 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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NewsInsurers ‘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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NewsJLR 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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NewsUK 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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NewsHSB 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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NewsCalls 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
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AnalysisTechTalk: 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
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IT InterviewJason 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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NewsHigh 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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NewsHeathrow 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
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NewsJaguar Land Rover responds after report that it ‘failed to finalise’ cyber insurance deal
JLR first reported that its retail and production activities had been ’severely disrupted’ due to a cyber incident on 2 September 2025
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NewsPortfolio diversification could reduce (re)insurer cyber losses by 42%
‘The cyber insurance market has experienced rapid and sustained growth over the past several years, emerging as a catastrophe exposed and capital intensive line of business,’ says vice president
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NewsJaguar Land Rover ‘failed to finalise’ cyber insurance deal ahead of cyber attack
JLR first reported that its retail and production activities had been ’severely disrupted’ due to a cyber incident on 2 September 2025
