Tag: cyber liability insurance

Insurance Niches That Are Booming: Opportunities for Forward-Thinking Agencies

John Bowers
Insurance agencies and opportunity

Not All Policies Are Created Equal As the insurance landscape shifts alongside changing lifestyles, technologies, and business models, niche markets are stepping into the spotlight. Agencies that pay attention to these emerging segments have a chance to gain a competitive edge—not by chasing the biggest pie slice, but by owning the most overlooked ones. Niche doesn’t mean small. It means focused. And in many cases, these focused markets are seeing growth rates that outperform broader lines. Let’s look at some of the segments turning heads right now. Cyber Liability Insurance:…

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8 Types of Insurance Needed for Aesthetic Clinics

Nordstrom
aesthetic clinic - 8 Types of Insurance

Running an aesthetic clinic involves more than just offering beauty treatments and cosmetic procedures. It requires a significant amount of planning, investment, and risk management. One critical aspect of managing these risks is securing the right insurance coverage. Proper insurance not only protects the clinic from financial losses but also enhances its credibility and trustworthiness among clients. Here, we explore the various types of insurance needed for aesthetic clinics to ensure smooth and secure operations. Professional Liability Insurance Professional liability insurance, also known as malpractice insurance, is perhaps the most…

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Businesses of all sizes can benefit from cyber liability insurance

Nordstrom
Cyber Liability Insurance - security

Quality coverage includes both first-and third-party financial losses from cyberattacks in various forms. These days, it’s virtually impossible to fail to understand that a cyber liability insurance policy could benefit any company that does business online to any degree and in any way. Also known as cyber risk insurance or just cyber insurance, it protects against security breaches. Headlines announcing various types of hacks, data breaches, ransomware and other cyberattacks have become commonplace. No company, organization or even government is entirely safe from a particularly determined and skilled cybercriminal. That…

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App developer business insurance steps beyond general coverage

G. Turner
App Developer Business Insurance - Computer IT

IT application developers are at risk of several forms of liability and should be properly covered. Whether you are a one person operation or you have grown to employ several teams, app developer business insurance has various vital layers of coverage for your company. Your operations expose you to a number of liabilities that could be financially catastrophic. By purchasing the right app developer business insurance, you make certain that if the unexpected happens, it won’t place your company at risk of ending. As you grow, it is important to…

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New commercial cyberattack study underscores importance of business cyber insurance

G. Turner
business cyber insurance

A recent survey revealed that almost half of participating companies had experienced some form of breach within a year. The importance of business cyber insurance is becoming increasingly clear to companies suffering from digital attacks firsthand on a rising basis. A recent study into cyberattacks aimed at companies revealed that almost half had experienced some form of attack within the year prior to the study. There were over 4,000 businesses participating in the survey, almost half of which had been attacked. The research results were included in a report by…

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Cyber insurance policies will likely achieve a standard in the near future

Logan B.
Cyber Insurance policies commissioners industry

A CIFF speaker described the evolution of the market and the direction data breach coverage is taking. Despite the growing popularity of cyber insurance policies, there remains a lack of consistency from one company’s offerings to the next. That said, recent industry forecasts suggest this trend may soon change. The MSA Research Inc. CIFF panel discussion predicted a trend toward a more standard coverage. The Canadian Insurance Financial Forum (CIFF) from MSA Research Inc. panel discussion recently held in Toronto showed that cyber insurance policies are headed within a consistent…

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Cyber insurance confusion causes gaps in coverage

Logan B.
cyber insurance confusion computer

This sector of the insurance industry is doing great business but policyholders may not know what they need. Businesses are very aware that they need protection against data breaches, but cyber insurance confusion is causing notable problems. Companies know they need coverage but don’t necessarily know precisely what that coverage should include. This is a very complex market, which makes it difficult to determine what coverage is needed. After all, the cyber insurance confusion doesn’t just start at buying a policy. Even assessing the damage following a major data breach…

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