Cyber
NHS trust hit by cyber attack
England’s largest NHS trust has launched an investigation into a cyber attack that forced systems to be taken offline as a precautionary measure.
Tailored policies and cyber set to influence market in 2017
Tailored insurance for new professions, cyber policies for SMEs, and the FCA’s consultation on the Financial Services Compensation Scheme are three key trends expected to influence the insurance market over 2017.
UK General's Karen Beales on the future of personal lines broking
The personal lines market has been interesting during the past 12 months.
IDT911 re-brands as Cyber Scout amid international expansion
IDT911 has re-branded to Cyber Scout as it looks to expand globally.
Video: Hospital hacks
As ransomware attacks are targeting NHS trusts, the cyber exposure of hospitals is coming under scrutiny.
Biba launches product recall scheme through CFC Underwriting
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has launched a Product Recall scheme through its member CFC Underwriting.
2017 Preview: What lies ahead for insurance?
After sharing their views on 2016 last month, insurers and brokers make their predictions for the coming year. What do they think the highlights and lowlights will be over the next 12 months?
C-Force: It's time to unmask the claims heroes
2016 was a big year for insurance claims – but who are the people behind the scenes, making sure customers receive the best service possible?
Roundtable: Health and cyber crime: Cyber crime against the healthcare sector
With cyber crime the fastest growing criminal activity in the world, attacks on healthcare providers are becoming more prevalent. Post, in association with Kennedys, hosted a roundtable to find out the scale of the threat – and what the industry can do…
Blog: Cyber risk in aviation
The cyber threat to planes is bound to raise public fears, but the aviation industry operates in a way that minimises risks.
Marsh's White on delivering client value and innovation in uncertain times
Just when we thought the world couldn't get much more uncertain, 2016 happened.
Blog: Drone regulation
Drones or Unmanned Aerial Vehicles are now being used across a range of sectors and usage gives rise to some issues.
FCA admits its email system was 'spoofed'
The Financial Conduct Authority said it issued a fake email to its mailing list on Friday.
EU data regulations 'inevitable' in UK despite Brexit
The UK could adopt a similar regulatory framework as the EU's General Data Protection Regulation even after Brexit, say industry lawyers.
This week in Post: Unrated insurers and reasons to detox
The sallow, downbeat faces of my colleagues today can only mean one thing: it’s the morning after the staff Christmas party.
Cyber insurance market has 'hit a fork in the road' in 2016
Cyber policy writing has reached a ‘fork in the road’ as the industry is pulling in different directions when it comes to policy cover.
Yahoo admits 1 billion accounts hacked
More than a billion Yahoo users have had their information stolen in a “state-sponsored” hack, the largest of its kind in history.
Interview: Harsha Agadi, Crawford & Company
As Crawford ‘outperforms expectations’ in terms of growth, Michèle Bacchus speaks with CEO and president Harsha Agadi about his plans for the company
Talk Talk attacks will raise awareness of cyber insurance policies
This week's cyber-attack on Talk Talk and Post Office broadband will see a higher uptake in cyber policies, according to experts.
Large rise in China and Hong Kong cyber attacks, says PWC
Cyber attacks on businesses in China and Hong Kong have soared in the last two years according to research from a PWC survey.
Innovation in Insurance 2016: Insurers are adapting to emerging risks
Insurers have been quick to adapt to emerging risks, a conference heard.
Data protection: The cost of hacks set to climb
The hefty fine levied against Talk Talk for failing to protect its customers' data will pale in comparison to the maximum penalty regulators will be able to hand out in less than two years.
New insurtech enters the market to drive uptake in cyber policies
New insurtech start-up, Cyberfense, has been approved by the Financial Conduct Authority and can now operate as an MGA.
Government 'does not understand' cyber threat to driverless cars
The government does not fully understand the risk posed to driverless cars by hackers, Parliament heard.