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The U.S. cyber insurance line generated strong direct underwriting profits for the second straight year in 2023, but written premium volume has stalled amid renewed pricing pressure. Data compiled from cyber insurance supplemental filings in statutory financial statements indicates that for standalone cyber coverage the direct incurred loss and defense and cost containment (DCC) expenses ratio held relatively steady at 44% in 2023 versus 43% in 2022. Learn more: https://ow.ly/s5Et50Riza4 #FitchRatings #Insurance #CyberInsurance

U.S. cyber insurance line has seen strong direct underwriting profits for two years in a row, according to recent data. However, written premium volume has stalled amid renewed pricing pressure. This begs the question: with pricing pressure, careful selection in the underwriting process and tightening of policy language, will we continue to see investment to expand growth for Cyber Insurers? #cyberinsurance #underwriting #investments

In today's Story of the Day, news editor James Cowen analyses how prepared the cyber insurance market is for BI claims following the global IT outage in July. JMG Insurance Agency, LLC, CFC, Resilience #Insurance #InsuranceNews #B2B #InsuranceIndustry #Cyber #BI #Claims

Bermuda-based re/insurers saw a 64% rise in cyber insurance premiums in 2022, reaching $7.75 billion, up from $4.73 billion in 2021, according to the Bermuda Monetary Authority. Cyber insurance policies also jumped from 200,000 to 500,000 during the same period. Read more insights here: https://ow.ly/6VhM50TmMy6 #BermudaInsurance #BermudaMonetaryAuthority

The Bermuda Monetary Authority recent #cyber report suggests #Bermuda #international #insurance #reinsurance #ILS market plays an important role in the global cyber insurance market, which was valued at $13.5 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow to $120.47 billion by 2032, exhibiting a 24.5% compounded annual growth rate, according to Fortune Business Insights. Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers (ABIR)

The latest cyber insurance report from AM BEST paints a positive picture of the global cyber insurance market, which continues to evolve and thrive in a dynamic risk environment. With a Stable Outlook for 2024, the report highlights several promising trends: - Growing Demand: As awareness of cyber risks increases, so does the demand for insurance coverage. Companies are recognizing the importance of robust cyber security, driving steady growth in the market. Improved Cyber Hygiene: The industry is seeing continuous improvements in cyber security practices, leading to better risk management and reduced losses. - Profitability on the Horizon: Enhanced underwriting practices and policy language are setting the stage for sustained profitability in the intermediate term. - Supportive Reinsurance Market: The reinsurance sector remains strong, with innovative solutions like insurance-linked securities (ILS) expanding capacity and supporting market growth. - Despite challenges like increased competition and the ever-growing sophistication of cyber attacks, the outlook remains positive. The cyber insurance market is maturing, with insurers and reinsurers working together to meet the rising demand and manage risks effectively. AM Best is assigning a Stable outlook for the global cyber insurance segment owing to the following factors: • Greater demand/favorable intermediate-term growth prospects as take-up rates steadily improve • Continuously improving cyber security hygiene • Expected profitability over the intermediate term • Improvements in underwriting practices and policy language • Supportive reinsurance market and recent access to alternative risk transfer products such as insurance-linked securities (ILS) Key countervailing factors include: • Increased competition and modest premium growth in US, perhaps a sign of what’s to come internationally • Growing sophistication of attacks using AI, as well as ransomware and business e-mail compromise • Aggregation risks from widespread use of cloud computing and essential software with large footprints across geographies and industries • Model risk and divergence among models • Heavy dependence on reinsurance Excited to see the continued innovation and growth in this space! #CyberInsurance #RiskManagement #CyberSecurity #InsuranceInnovation #AMBest #CyberRisk Cyberwrite

Why buy standalone #CyberInsurance - The reasons might surprise you. See useful insight from Travelers Europe which includes expert commentary from their Managing Director for #Cyber across Europe, Chris McMurray. https://ow.ly/pa8P50Rb7RQ #Insurance #CyberRIsk #NoPayWall

Marsh Insurance: Volume of Cyber-Insurance Claims Reaches New Heights Marsh Insurance reports a surge in cyber-insurance claims across the US and Canada compared to previous years, with healthcare organizations being the primary claimants. This trend underscores the escalating cyber threats facing organizations and the increasing reliance on insurance as a risk mitigation tool.

Bermuda’s Cyber Insurance Market Growth Amid Rising Cyber Risks – Bermuda Monetary Authority Report Read it: https://lnkd.in/gTb4jtJA #cyberinsurance #cyberliabilityinsurance

"Q1 2024 saw very strong competition from insurers to deploy capacity on both primary and excess layers. Such market conditions have provided new and existing cyber insurance buyers with a range of options to purchase increased policy limits." Read more from our insights into the cyber insurance market for Great Britain here: https://ow.ly/9BTE50RA4x9 #Cyber #Insurance #WTWRisk #ASmarterWayToRisk