Cyber Security Insurance. More Policies Purchased. Fewer Providers.

Why are providers concerned about writing cyber security insurance policies?

  • From a business perspective: hard to ascertain the right information necessary to build the mathematical models to assign risk
  • From a state policy perspective: the more cyber security laws that pass, the more attractive cyber insurance is

How much have policies increased since 2015? Total $2 billion last year, up 26% according to Moody’s Investors Service

3 Industries buying the most cyber policies: education, hospitality and retail industries

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