Cyber
Man charged for attack on Aviva mobile phone system
A man who carried out an attack on Aviva's mobile phone system has been charged today (21 January) by the South East Regional Organised Crime Unit.
Cyber and sharing economy among Biba's manifesto commitments
Emerging risks emanating from the sharing economy and cyber insurance feature prominently among the British Insurance Brokers’ Association’s 11 manifesto commitments to members.
Video: Biba executive director Graeme Trudgill on the 2015 manifesto
British Insurance Brokers’ Association executive director Graeme Trudgill talks to Post news editor Callum Brodie ahead of the launch of the trade body’s far-reaching 2015 manifesto.
Reputation, cyber crime fears surge in AGCS risk survey
Rising concerns over loss of reputation and instances of cyber crime have dominated the UK results of Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty’s most recent risk barometer survey.
Global interest in cyber boosts CFC Underwriting profit by 30%
Cyber specialist managing general agent CFC Underwriting has grown its operating profit 31% and profit before tax 30% according to its latest financial statement for the year ended 30 September 2014 filed with Companies House.
Cyber risk underwriting a pressing issue for insurers in 2015, states EY
The growing threat of complex cyber crime will present businesses with significant challenges throughout the course of next year, according to analysis undertaken by EY.
Barbican bolsters cyber underwriting team
Barbican Insurance Group has appointed Ace USA’s Matthew Waller as cyber, technology and media underwriter.
Aegis partners with PWC on cyber terrorism product
Lloyd’s syndicate Aegis London has launched a new cyber product in response to the growing threat of destructive attacks linked to on-going conflicts.
Editor's comment: Technology makes the world go around
It’s hard to think of a part of the modern world that isn’t driven by technology – and with this comes the risk of downtime and hacking.
Pool Re-style cyber terrorism facility could stimulate the market for insurance
Cyber insurance concept raised at CFC Cyber Symposium
Government open to concept of cyber risk pool
Cabinet Office minister Francis Maude MP has not ruled out the possibility of a Pool Re-type arrangement to cover cyber crime risk.
Europe: Global fraud and corruption trends
Are there any common characteristics between fraudsters across the globe? And what can insurers learn from these common themes? Hitesh Patel and James Maycock take a look
Markel lauches two new cyber products
Markel International’s professional and financial risks division has launched two new emerging risks products.
Insurers sign up to cyber summit agreement with government
Twelve insurers have signed a joined pledge to more actively highlight cyber threats to UK businesses and work more closely with government to improve cyber security risk management.
C-Suite - Insurer: The 21st century employee
Insurers need to ensure they employ digital specialists with hands-on experience
Cyber expert warns of altered data records at JLT risk forum
Dr Marco Gercke, director at the Cyber Crime Research Institute, has warned of the threat of hackers altering data records at a JLT Digital Risk Forum.
Blog: Physical vs Virtual Security
Internet security expert and MD of Beaming, Sonia Blizzard, talks through some of the reasons why we still need and rely on physical objects and tools such as cars, premises and mobile phones - but the virtual world of data should not be ignored.
Q&A: Stephanie Watkins: Engineering success
HSB Engineering boss Stephanie Watkins gives Post the lowdown on a period of major change for the specialist insurer – including its acquisition by Munich Re – and reveals what she sees as the emerging risks for the sector
Lloyd’s quartet partner with US homeland security chief to launch cyber insurer
Four Lloyd’s insurers will reportedly partner with the US’s first ever homeland security chief to set up a venture specialising in corporate cyber security policies.
Embrace risk management to tackle supply chain cybercrime
While technological advances undoubtedly provide greater opportunities for businesses, unfortunately they are also a source of risk and can benefit criminal organisations.
New Zealand Insurance Council joins government cyber crime initiative
The Insurance Council of New Zealand has teamed up with the National Cyber Policy Office to offer advice to individuals and companies.
80% of EU risk managers to buy more multinational cover by 2017
An Ace survey has revealed more than 80% of risk managers at European companies expect to increase their purchases of multinational insurance programmes over the next three years.
Brit launches cyber cover for critical infrastructure operators
Global specialty insurer Brit has developed a new product designed to protect companies operating critical infrastructure and industrial machinery from malicious attacks.