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Target Sues Insurer Over 2013 Data Breach Costs
Data Breach Today
NOVEMBER 21, 2019
Lawsuit Claims Insurer Owes Retailer for Coverage of Card Replacement Costs Target has filed a lawsuit against its long-time insurer, ACE American Insurance Co.,
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Cyber Insurance Changes as Threats Evolve
Data Breach Today
AUGUST 27, 2019
Ken Suh of Beazley on Assessing the Options In light of emerging cyberthreats, including ransomware, organizations must change how they assess their cyber insurance options, says Ken Suh of Beazley
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On Cybersecurity Insurance
Schneier on Security
SEPTEMBER 10, 2019
Good paper on cybersecurity insurance: both the history and the promise for the future. From the conclusion: Policy makers have long held high hopes for cyber insurance as a tool for improving security. Cyber insurance appears to be a weak form of governance at present.
Cyber Insurance: Benefits and Pitfalls
Data Breach Today
NOVEMBER 5, 2019
Martin Overton on What to Look for in an Effective Cyber Policy Martin Overton has worked both in cybersecurity and insurance, so he has a unique perspective on cyber insurance - the genuine benefits as well as the potential pitfalls.
Achieving digital transformation in the insurance industry
OpenText Information Management
APRIL 22, 2019
Research has consistently shown that senior management within the insurance sector think digital transformation is critical to their business. Digital … The post Achieving digital transformation in the insurance industry appeared first on OpenText Blogs.
Norsk Hydro Breach: Update on Insurance Coverage
Data Breach Today
NOVEMBER 4, 2019
So Far, Insurance Has Paid $3.6 million from its cyber insurer to cover expenses related to the LockerGoga ransomware attack it suffered in March that led to losses of $50 million to $71 million, the company revealed in its third quarter report
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Cyber Insurance: Important Lessons for New Markets
Data Breach Today
JANUARY 5, 2020
One of the major challenges for CISOs is on deciding the indemnity limit for cyber insurance, says Bhishma Maheshwari, executive vice president at Marsh India
Insurer: Breach Undetected for Nine Years
Data Breach Today
JUNE 26, 2019
Dominion National Says Recently Discovered Incident Dates Back to 2010 A dental and vision insurer's revelation that it recently discovered a 9-year-old data security incident offers an extreme example of the difficulty some organizations have in detecting data breaches
Cyber Insurance: The Myths and Realities
Data Breach Today
OCTOBER 31, 2019
Beazley's Mark Singer Demystifies the Growing Industry It's one thing to plan for a cybersecurity incident, but quite another to have proper insurance coverage to prepare for such an event. Mark Singer of Beazley shares an overview of the cyber insurance myths and realities
Chinese Men Charged With Hacking Health Insurer Anthem
Data Breach Today
MAY 10, 2019
Million Individuals Was Encrypted, Sent to China, US Alleges Two Chinese men have been indicted on charges related to the breach of health insurer Anthem, which saw the personal information of 78.8 Data of 78.8
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Cybersecurity Insurance
Schneier on Security
APRIL 12, 2018
Good article about how difficult it is to insure an organization against Internet attacks, and how expensive the insurance is. In my new book -- out in September -- I write: There are challenges to creating these new insurance products. There are two basic models for insurance.
Do Ransomware Attackers Single Out Cyber Insurance Holders?
Data Breach Today
SEPTEMBER 3, 2019
Security Experts Express Skepticism That Criminals Would Bother Do criminal organizations prefer to target organizations that hold cyber insurance policies? A ProPublica report suggests that because cyber insurance policyholders are more likely to pay ransoms, they're a more frequent target. But some cybersecurity experts have expressed skepticism
Cybersecurity Insurance Not Paying for NotPetya Losses
Schneier on Security
MARCH 8, 2019
This will complicate things: To complicate matters, having cyber insurance might not cover everyone's losses. Zurich American Insurance Company refused to pay out a $100 million claim from Mondelez, saying that since the U.S.
Apple, Cisco Strike Partnerships for Cyber Insurance
Data Breach Today
FEBRUARY 6, 2018
Policies Offer Incentives for Good Information Security Practices Apple and Cisco say they've partnered with insurers Aon and Allianz to offer cyber insurance policies for organizations that meet best security practices and use products from the technology companies.
8 Top Cyber Insurance Vendors
eSecurity Planet
NOVEMBER 9, 2018
Cyber insurance is one more way to manage cybersecurity risk. Here are the top cyber insurance vendors that can help
GUEST ESSAY: Cyber insurance 101 — for any business operating in today’s digital environment
The Last Watchdog
JANUARY 20, 2020
To help mitigate the risk of financial losses, more companies are turning to cyber insurance. Related: Bots attack business logic Cyber insurance, like other forms of business insurance, is a way for companies to transfer some of numerous potential liability hits associated specifically with IT infrastructure and IT activities. Some coverage is inherently added to any cyber insurance policy.
Artificial Intelligence Is Set to Rewrite the Rules of Insurance
InfoGoTo
DECEMBER 7, 2018
Few industries stand to gain as much by adopting artificial intelligence as insurance. Insurance companies rarely relate to their customers other than at the time of the claim, so making that experience as simple and productive as possible is key to customer retention.
First American Financial Corp. Leaked Hundreds of Millions of Title Insurance Records
Krebs on Security
MAY 24, 2019
The Web site for Fortune 500 real estate title insurance giant First American Financial Corp. based First American is a leading provider of title insurance and settlement services to the real estate and mortgage industries.
Cybersecurity Insurance: How Underwriting Is Changing
Data Breach Today
JUNE 18, 2018
Cybersecurity insurers, faced with growing demand, are looking for new ways to better measure their risks, says Aleksandr Yampolskiy, CEO of SecurityScorecard. So some are moving toward more carefully scrutinizing the cybersecurity postures of their potential clients
5 Things to Know About Cyber Insurance
Dark Reading
AUGUST 15, 2019
More businesses are recognizing the need for cyber insurance as part of an overall security strategy. Here are some key points to consider when evaluating, purchasing, and relying on a policy
Property and Casualty Insurance needs modernizing
OpenText Information Management
NOVEMBER 13, 2017
Last year when I was in the process of buying a new house for my family, a home owners insurance company approached me and offered a good insurance policy. It was about the same price as others … The post Property and Casualty Insurance needs modernizing appeared first on OpenText Blogs. Business Process Management Information Management case management Insurance OpenText Process Suite 16 P&C insurance Property and Casualty Insurance
17 Cybersecurity Products the Cyber Insurance Industry Says Are Worthwhile via Claims Journal
IG Guru
OCTOBER 11, 2019
Insurance broker Marsh has unveiled the inaugural class of cybersecurity products and services receiving a Cyber Catalyst designation that is part of an evaluation program its backers hope will bring greater clarity in the crowded cybersecurity marketplace.
Insurance Occurrence Assurance?
Andrew Hay
JULY 26, 2018
Though the breaches are concerning, the real story is that the financial institution suing its insurance provider for refusing to fully cover the losses. This, unfortunately, is the nature of insurance. News ciso cyber insurance cyber security insurance security security program
Expanding Through M&A in the Insurance Industry
Perficient Data & Analytics
MAY 15, 2018
Yet even as insurance companies lean on M&A for growth, every insurance company requires a more comprehensive program to achieve its growth targets. — To learn what else is driving growth, productivity, and efficiency, download our new guide: 2018 State of the Insurance Industry. M&A is always on the table, as it can provide quicker access to more customers through geographic expansion, as well as new business lines and capabilities.
American Insurance firm State Farm victim of credential stuffing attacks
Security Affairs
AUGUST 7, 2019
The American group of insurance and financial services companies State Farm disclosed a credential stuffing attack it has suffered in July. The insurance firm is notifying the impacted customers, but it did not disclose the number of affected users.
[Guide] 2018 State of the Insurance Industry
Perficient Data & Analytics
APRIL 25, 2018
Creating value for customers, employees, partners, and shareholders has always been the core objective of insurance companies. Our new guide highlights the: State of the insurance industry based on our own insights, as well as those from leaders in the space. Most significant challenges diversified insurance, life insurance, and property and casualty insurance companies face and how they are solving them.
MongoDB Leak Exposed Millions of Medical Insurance Records
Threatpost
JUNE 28, 2019
Millions of records containing personal information and medical insurance data were exposed by a database belonging to insurance marketing website MedicareSupplement.com.
Insurers Collaborate on Cybersecurity Ratings
Dark Reading
MARCH 26, 2019
A group of insurers will base rates and terms on whether customers purchase technology that has earned a stamp of approval
Embracing Strategic Initiatives in the Insurance Industry
Perficient Data & Analytics
MAY 8, 2018
Today, insurance companies remain heavily focused on growth, productivity, and efficiency. The answers to these big questions lie in the strategic initiatives that insurance companies must embrace to move their business forward. To learn about them, download our new guide: 2018 State of the Insurance Industry. That is, how can they generate more revenue and increase profitability? How can they get a bigger piece of the pie in a market that offers customers so many options?
Redefining insurance claims service in the digital age
DXC Technology
MAY 8, 2019
For both of these insureds, the world has just spun out of control. And now, in the midst of this upheaval, each of them must also file an insurance claim. Insurance digital claimsA high wind just brought a tree down on a customer’s house. Meanwhile, another customer watches helplessly as his basement fills with water. For many […].
Episode 158: How NotPetya has Insurers grappling with Systemic Cyber Risk
The Security Ledger
AUGUST 20, 2019
We talk to Bruce McDonnell of the East West Institute about how insurers are responding. We talk to Bruce McConnell of the East West Institute about how insurers are responding.
New Orleans to Boost Cyber Insurance to $10M Post-Ransomware
Dark Reading
DECEMBER 20, 2019
Mayor LaToya Cantrell anticipates the recent cyberattack to exceed its current $3 million cyber insurance policy
Developing the right mindset for insurance AI
Information Management Resources
JULY 8, 2019
Artificial intelligence Data management InsuranceCarriers need to reimagine the entire customer experience, creating a living feedback system for customers so that they can know where they are meeting expectations.
The digital customer is here: Are insurers ready?
Information Management Resources
NOVEMBER 5, 2019
For insurers, meeting these new expectations is about nothing less than the future of the insurance industry. There’s a scramble going on to match business operations to new and emerging cultural and social expectations.
Transforming With Optimism in the Insurance Industry
Perficient Data & Analytics
MAY 1, 2018
Mario Greco, CEO of Zurich Insurance Group, one of the world’s largest insurance companies, sat down with CNBC following the release of the company’s Q4 2017 earnings. Even after a year full of natural disasters (2017 happens to be the costliest year on record for the global insurance industry) and the potential financial burden (i.e., more claims) that climate change can place on insurers moving forward, the overall feeling about the future is optimistic.
Enabling Key Stakeholders in the Insurance Industry
Perficient Data & Analytics
JUNE 5, 2018
Ensuring that agents and brokers have the best tools to evaluate and close opportunities can be a real differentiator for insurance companies. — To learn what else is driving growth, productivity, and efficiency, download our new guide: 2018 State of the Insurance Industry.
Top 6 Best Insurance Claims Management Software
Cllax
NOVEMBER 11, 2019
Insurance claims software can include health insurance, life insurance, business insurance, auto insurance, and the more recent terrorism insurance to name a few. There are many forms of insurance claims.
How to make sure your cyber insurance policy pays out
IT Governance
JULY 15, 2019
Cyber insurance is big business these days. Find out how a ransomware victim used cyber insurance to guide its response effort >> A cyber insurance policy doesn’t necessarily guarantee that you will receive aid following a data breach.
Arron Banks, the insurers and my strange data trail
The Guardian Data Protection
APRIL 21, 2018
Carole Cadwalladr just wanted to insure her car. In fact, I had no idea about either the question or the answer when I submitted a “subject access request” to Eldon Insurance Services in December last year. Data protection Data and computer security Brexit Cambridge Analytica Insurance industry Insurance Twitter InternetSix months later, she found a mass of personal details held by a firm she had never contacted that is run by Leave.EU’s s biggest donor, Arron Banks.
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