Cyber
Hiscox could set up EU carrier following Brexit
Hiscox could set up a separate EU registered business if the UK loses access to the common market, the company’s CEO has said.
Beazley looks to target EU business from Dublin as it seeks to extend reinsurance license
Lloyd's of London insurer Beazley is working to ensure its Irish reinsurance business gains access to the European market, even if Lloyd's loses its pass-porting rights.
Webinar: Chubb, Hiscox, Paragon and IDT911 discuss challenges of cyber crime
Now that cyber-attacks are becoming a regular occurrence, the insurance industry is now honing in on a lucrative market.
BIA 2016: General insurer, personal lines insurer, commercial lines insurer
Commercial Insurer of the Year; Personal Lines Insurer of the Year; General Insurer of the Year
Driverless cars could be used 'as a potential weapon', says Axa
Driverless cars could be vulnerable to cyber attacks and could even be used as a “potential weapon" in a city, a report from Axa has warned.
Interview: Mark Weil, Marsh
Mark Weil, Marsh UK and Ireland CEO, talks to Stephanie Denton about his busy tenure, integrating acquisitions and what comes next
Cyber insurance could be worth billions, ABI claims
The market for cyber insurance could be worth billions in future as companies start to understand the risks, the ABI said.
Thomas Miller launches Thomas Miller Specialty
Thomas Miller, which manages the UK and TT Protection & Indemnity clubs, has launched a new group business, Thomas Miller Specialty.
Airmic 2016: Employees create biggest cyber risks
One of the biggest digital risks to companies is employees themselves, and senior management should think twice before authorising access to data systems.
Airmic 2016: Understanding cyber risk landscapes
Pre and post-incident loss testing is of paramount importance if companies wish to prepare for a cyber attack, and company boards should be more involved with cyber exposure prevention, according to the Cybercrime Research institute.
Risk managers ‘need to better understand cyber threats’
Risk management will have to further innovate to meet emerging cyber threats, the Airmic 2016 conference heard on Monday.
Swiss Re to offer cyber security cover
Swiss Re’s insurance unit has become the latest to offer “advanced” cyber cover for the UK.
Interview: Clive Clarke, Airmic
Incoming Airmic chair Clive Clarke talks to Burhan Khadbai about his journey to the role and the key issues facing the risk management and insurance communities
Research: State of the Risk Management Nation: Part Four: Future-proofing
The final section of Post’s research on risk management looks to the future and Michèle Bacchus asks the risk managers how they think insurance will fit into the digital world.
In Depth: Terrorism - Protecting the City: is the market prepared for a terror threat?
Should the insurance industry be scenario testing to ready itself for the future?
Asia C-Suite: Opportunities abound for independent brokers
Asia-Pacific is a region of vast diversity - culturally, geographically and economically - offering great opportunities for independent brokers writes Sid Garcia.
Corporations ‘unlikely to support database on cyber attacks’
Establishing a database of cyber attacks on UK corporations for insurers to better assess risks, could be “fraught with practical challenges” experts have warned.
ABI calls for cyber attack database
Insurers should have access to a national database of recorded cyber attacks in order to better provide cover, according to the Association of British Insurers.
Research editor's comment: Why we're the know-it-alls
Not that long ago I was involved in a discussion about the future of the modern world and was rather astounded to hear myself speak knowledgeably on the various aspects of the topic, compared with the other participants.
Cyber costs could be offset against IPT: report
A report into the state of cyber resilience raises the possible benefits of industry-specific tax breaks for companies investing in cyber measures, with the report from lobby group The City UK and Marsh stating industry should explore this with…
#BibaFever 2016 - Who has the go to stand?
According to this year's tagline, Biba 2016 is the "go to place". But whose stand is the go to stand?
Biba 2016: Biba forms cyber committee
"Firms of all sizes need to take action" against cyber risks, says the British Insurance Brokers' Association, which is setting up a committee of technical experts to provide its members with guidance on current risks and insurance available.
Cyber insurance: Developing knowledge
With the number of cyber crimes increasing, knowledge of attacks is developing enough for cover to be rolled out. What are the options for insurers?