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Mitigating the impact of climate change in insurance and other financial services  

IBM Big Data Hub

As the effects of climate change intensify, extreme weather events are becoming increasingly frequent and severe. The US experienced 25 extreme weather events in 2023, each causing losses of over USD 1 billion, with a total cost of USD 73.8 These climate events have a huge potential impact on financial institutions.

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6 climate change adaptation strategies every organization needs today

IBM Big Data Hub

This situation increases the need for businesses to adapt their sustainability strategies to address climate change issues. Extreme weather events not only threaten infrastructure but also obstruct routes, hindering goods transportation and disrupting supply chains even in regions far from the affected area.

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Cyber insurance: A guide for businesses

IT Governance

That’s why they organisations increasingly relying on cyber insurance policies to cover the costs when data breaches and cyber attacks occur. But just how helpful is cyber insurance? What is cyber insurance? How does cyber insurance work? What does a cyber insurance policy cover? Who needs cyber insurance?

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How to build a successful risk mitigation strategy

IBM Big Data Hub

The only way for effective risk reduction is for an organization to use a step-by-step risk mitigation strategy to sort and manage risk, ensuring the organization has a business continuity plan in place for unexpected events. Contingency plans should be in place if something drastic changes or risk events occur.

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Top 8 Cyber Insurance Companies for 2022

eSecurity Planet

That’s where cyber insurance may be able to help. If your company has not already experienced a significant cybersecurity event, it is probably only a matter of time before it does. But there’s a catch: Insurers are going to carefully assess your cybersecurity controls before writing any policy, and there are limits to coverage.

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Cyber Insurers Pull Back Amid Increase in Cyber Attacks, Costs

eSecurity Planet

The explosion of ransomware and similar cyber incidents along with rising associated costs is convincing a growing number of insurance companies to raise the premiums on their cyber insurance policies or reduce coverage, moves that could further squeeze organizations under siege from hackers. Insurers Assessing Risks.

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Cyber Insurance and the Changing Global Risk Environment

Security Affairs

When security fails, cyber insurance can become crucial for ensuring continuity. The events of the past two years have made this shift clear: from ransomware attacks to the challenges of managing distributed workforces, digital risk is different. When security fails, cyber insurance can become crucial for ensuring continuity.