Jaguar Land Rover ‘failed to finalise’ cyber insurance deal ahead of cyber attack

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) “failed to finalise” a cyber insurance deal before being struck by a cyber attack earlier this month, according to a report.

JLR first reported that its retail and production activities had been “severely disrupted” due to a cyber incident on 2 September 2025.

Disruption has continued through the month, with JLR confirming that it has extended its current pause in production until 1 October 2025.

However, according to The Insurer, JLR was still in negotiations over cyber cover before the attack occured.

The publication, which cited three senior cyber insurance market sources, said that JLR “failed to finalise a cyber placement brokered by Lockton ahead of the incident”.

JLR has been approached for comment.

Restarting production

Should this be the case, it opens the prospect that JLR faces footing the bill for the cyber attack by itself.

JLR said its teams continue to work around the clock alongside cyber security specialists, the NCSC and law enforcement to ensure it restarts in a safe and secure manner.

”Our focus remains on supporting our customers, suppliers, colleagues and our retailers, who remain open,” it said.

”We fully recognise this is a difficult time for all connected with JLR and we thank everyone for their continued support and patience.”

Meanwhile, business secretary Peter Kyle and industry minister Chris McDonald met with JLR’s chief executive and senior executives to discuss the impacts of the cyber incident and how JLR can work towards restarting production. 

Kyle said: ”Getting JLR back online as soon as possible is my top priority, providing much needed certainty to workers and suppliers. 

”This government is on the side of our world-leading automotive sector and by working closely with JLR and the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) we are doing everything we can to minimise the impact of this incident, as well as helping the sector thrive long into the future through our modern industrial strategy.”