More companies are beginning to embrace cyber insurance in order to guard against digital threats Cyber insurance is growing quickly in the United States, according to a new survey from the Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers. More companies are beginning to conduct business online, and this comes with significant risks that they may not be prepared to handle on their own. Consumer information is quite valuable, but many businesses have not had to protect digital information in any significant way in the past. As such, companies are beginning to…
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Insurance industry may need a better understanding of cyber insurance
Cyber insurance continues to be an issue for the insurance industry Cyber insurance has been around since the 1990’s, but the insurance industry has only recently begun to place more focus on digital threats. Following major attacks against companies like Home Depot, Target, and Sony Pictures, the insurance industry has been working to introduce better cyber insurance products. Better protection may be needed for businesses that could be targeted by malicious groups, as cyber attacks could cause major financial damage that can be very difficult to recover from. Adequately pricing…
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