Cyber
44% of Singapore SMEs expect sales growth in 2018, says QBE
A survey of Singapore SMEs suggest half are confident the economy will grow this year.
Brokers informed: Real world threats demand bespoke solutions
High-net-worth individuals may be concerned by online threats, but it’s physical attacks that worry them most. Tara Parchment, Chubb’s head of European personal risk services, analyses the numbers.
Ten insurtech start-ups to watch in 2018 - part one
There does not appear to be any slowdown in the number of insurtech start-ups that are aiming to mark their mark on the insurance sector.
Drone usage in insurance claims faces cyber and regulatory challenges
Inconsistent regulations and risk of hacking are among the challenges that need to be overcome as loss adjusters are increasingly using drones to assess insured damage, said Nick Barber, head of property & energy claims - Europe at AIG.
Connected cars pose terror risk, conference hears
Connected cars are vulnerable to hacking and therefore pose a terror risk, a conference in Budapest heard.
Single cyber attack could cost insurers more than Hurricane Katrina
Losses from a single cyber attack could see the industry fork out more than a major loss natural catastrophe like Hurricane Katrina.
Cyber risk has climbed the agenda for risk managers, says Allianz
Allianz's annual global survey of risk managers reveals cyber risk is an increasing concern.
Preview of 2018: A sneak peek at the coming year
The promised whiplash and discount rate reforms, as well as the UK’s exit from the European Union, are expected to shape the coming year for the industry. Insurers, brokers, loss adjusters and lawyers are wary of political uncertainties and the trends in…
Post Power List 2018
2018 is likely to be a year dominated by data regulation, more Brexit negotiations and further Ogden reform and, as such, the key influencers reflect this
Post Power List 2018: Terrorists & Hackers
Terrorists and hackers
Merry Christmas from Post
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Cyber Insurance Survey 2018 - help us get the full picture of how the market is shaping up
Do you hold strong opinions and views about the growth potential of the nascent cyber insurance market?
Spotlight on professional indemnity: Media and technology sectors
Taking risks is in the DNA of many media and technology firms and insurance should be the enabler that allows them to do this effectively.
Spotlight on professional indemnity: SME cover for 2017 and 2018
The competitive insurance market has triggered low premiums for professional indemnity cover but Terry Pegg, director of sales and marketing at Tokio Marine HCC, argues this does not mean that standards in policies or service levels should be slipping.
Brokers informed: The weakest link
Whether through human error or ignorance, companies are exposed to cyber risk through employees and must consider their defences
Brokers informed: Let's talk about cyber
Ransomware attacks and data breaches have brought cyber insurance to the headlines but is this raising awareness of the product and do customers and brokers now understand its value?
Hiscox launches virtual cyber unit, names management team
Hiscox has brought together its cyber expertise to form a ‘virtual business unit’.
Just one in 10 UK small businesses have cyber cover
Just one in ten UK small businesses have cyber insurance, according to a survey.
Innovation in Insurance 2017: Tech investment 'only set to grow'
Insurers are putting increasing capital into technology as a means of getting around the lack of agility in existing business models, a conference heard.
Take part: 2018 cyber research
For Insurance Post's first research project of 2018, we're delving into the world of cyber.
German D&O market marked by insured v insured claims
Ulrich Schaller, portfolio manager, financial & specialty markets, at QBE Insurance (Europe), explains the specificities of the German D&O market.
Analysis: Review of the year 2017
The past year has been a stormy one for the insurance market – and not just in terms of weather: the discount rate saga and the insurance premium tax hike helped propel motor premiums to stratospheric highs. Industry figures see clearer skies, however,…
Pool Re expands cover to include physical damage from cyber terrorism
Pool Re will expand its remit to cover material damage and business interruption resulting from cyber terrorism.
Peter Barrett appointed as chairman of Digital Risks
Peter Barrett has been appointed chairman of digital broker, Digital Risks, as it plans to expand across the UK and internationally.