Cyber
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.
Insurers 'must adapt lines to changing terrorist threat'
Insurers must create new lines of cover to protect against the changing threat of terrorism, according to a new report.
Industry highlights importance of cyber cover following Friday's attacks
Brokers and insurers have highlighted the growing necessity for cyber cover following Friday’s high profile cyber-attack.
Ex-FBI cyber chief James Trainor joins Aon Risk Solutions
Aon Risk Solutions has appointed a former Federal Bureau of Investigation agent to its cyber solutions group.
Aon acquires cyber risk specialist Stroz Friedberg
Aon is to buy US risk management firm, Stoz Fredberg.
Tough attitude from ICO on Talk Talk breach highlights issue for data protection regulations
Insurance lawyers believe the Talk Talk data breach has highlighted important issues in time for the forthcoming 2018 data protection regulations.
New cyber coverage endorsement could minimise business interruption following an attack
Fm Global has introduced a new add-on product which gives current policy holders the opportunity to maximise their recovery from a cyber-attack.
Engineering insurance sector is under-evaluating cyber risks
Cyber risks are underestimated by engineering underwriters despite the Internet of Things and cloud computing having a direct impact on engineering risk landscape.
Cyber risks are transport industry's biggest concern
The increased security threat from cyber and data privacy breaches is the number one risk on the minds of executives in the transportation industry.
FCA sees dramatic rise in cyber attacks
There were 75 cyber attacks on financial services firms last year, the Financial Conduct Authority said.