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Microsoft 'not aware' of malicious activity as it scrambles to solve global outage

2026-11-13T11:00:00+00:00By

’At this time, we are not aware of any malicious activity causing this incident,’ says Microsoft

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Fridge cyber attack turns up heat on demand for cyber triggered physical damage cover

2026-11-05T15:00:00+00:00By

’A coverage gap remains for many insureds, which I believe the cyber market is particularly well positioned to close,’ says head of global cyber development

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Binance’s $6.3bn cyber attack will ’sharpen underwriting’ of crypto-exchanges

2026-11-04T15:00:00+00:00By

’Beyond Binance, firms that hold funds on the exchange or depend on it, such as market makers and fintechs, could be disrupted by the suspension of deposits and withdrawals,’ says director of insurance risk consulting

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In Focus: Are HNW individuals becoming a more ‘popular target’ for cyber criminals?

2026-10-29T08:00:00+00:00By

’HNW individuals are particularly attractive to these criminals,’ says art and private client business director, who also stresses the importance of cyber cover

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Video: Cowbell talks cyber risk trends with Insurance Times (2/2)

2026-10-28T15:00:00+00:00By Insurance Times

Sponsored content: For Insurance Times’ latest Expert View, Simon Hughes, chief commercial officer at Cowbell, talks through the evolving cyber risk landscape, the need for threat mitigation and the increasing speed of cyber attacks.

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Briefing: Cyber risks widen the economy-state protection gap

2026-10-28T09:00:00+00:00By

James York assesses the ongoing cyber risks facing the market and wider society to make the case for an Insurer of State

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PHP vulnerability raises fears of systemic cyber claims

2026-10-26T09:00:00+00:00By

‘The PHP vulnerabilities are a reminder that organisations can’t fix what they can’t see,’ says group head

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Cyber-insured SMEs 23 times more likely to have formal strategy as ‘education gap’ persists

2026-10-21T11:00:00+01:00By

’While awareness of cyber risk has grown significantly, many businesses still underestimate the threats most likely to affect them and remain unclear about the support cyber insurance can provide before, during and after an incident,’ says head of global cyber development

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EC-Council acquires Cyber Insurance Academy

2026-10-20T12:00:00+01:00By

’Together, we can help build the technology fluency the insurance industry increasingly needs as cyber, AI and emerging technologies reshape the risk landscape,’ says group chief executive

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Asos data breach offers firms stark warning over cyber resilience

2026-10-08T13:00:00+01:00By

‘While Asos may have contained the breach, we know from recent history that the ramifications of this attack are likely to have a long-lasting impact,’ says vice president

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CFC upgrades cyber cover as attacks increasingly target business leaders

2026-10-07T12:57:00+01:00By

‘Cyber attacks no longer stop at the organisation’s network,’ says head

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In Focus: Are brokers struggling to sell cyber insurance in the soft market?

2026-10-02T07:00:00+01:00By

’There remains an opportunity to build greater understanding among clients of the value cyber cover can provide,’ says partner

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Video: Cowbell talks cyber risk trends with Insurance Times (1/2)

2026-09-30T14:30:00+01:00By Insurance Times

Sponsored content: For Insurance Times’ latest Expert View, Simon Hughes, chief commercial officer at Cowbell, talks through the evolving cyber risk landscape, the need for threat mitigation and the increasing speed of cyber attacks.

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In Focus: Can cyber insurance keep up with AI?

2026-09-29T07:00:00+01:00By

AI is rapidly changing the nature and scale of cyber threats, raising questions over whether insurers have the data, modelling and policy wordings needed to accurately assess, price and cover risks that are evolving faster than the market itself

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Beazley launches new cyber endorsements to cover firms’ internal AI use

2026-09-24T12:00:00+01:00By

‘These endorsements reflect our commitment to evolving our cover, keeping pace with our clients’ needs and providing greater clarity and confidence,’ says head

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Low cyber penetration persisting despite 17% growth in cyber attacks on property firms

2026-09-21T13:00:00+01:00By

‘Property businesses are becoming increasingly reliant on digital systems while continuing to hold large amounts of sensitive personal and financial information,’ says analyst

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Nirvana appoints former Ptarmigan co-founder as cyber lead

2026-09-21T09:00:00+01:00By

‘This exciting expansion is a natural evolution given our mature and established media, technology and cyber portfolio, and makes us even more relevant with our London and international partners,’ says chairman

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Beazley launches new AI proposition for cyber product

2026-09-18T08:26:00+01:00By

’This endorsement makes it clear to our clients that in the event of a cyber attack, AI-driven or otherwise, they are protected,’ says group head of cyber risks

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Backchat: September 2026

2026-09-16T11:00:00+01:00By

A gruelling cycling challenge, cyber-centric podcast launch, big broker anniversary and some sad news, with condolences to the Parker family. What has the insurance industry been up to of late? You heard it here first…

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Coalition set to expand UK cyber cover as ‘enhanced’ regulatory and litigation risks emerge

2026-09-14T07:00:00+01:00By

‘With this new requirement to disclose and be transparent around AI, there’s enhanced risks and so we want to help brokers and clients address that risk through this regulatory coverage,’ says chief revenue officer

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