Cyber Insurance

In a hyper-connected world, cyber insurance is your safety net when information gets compromised. 

What is Cyber Insurance?

Cyber insurance protects you against cyber threats, such as data breaches, cyber attacks, and cyber extortion.

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Cyber insurance for the modern world

There is an increasing reliance on technology in modern business practice, with companies using technology to look after everything from their communications, procurement to banking.

 

All that tech means businesses are more vulnerable to cyber threats, such as data breaches, cyber-attacks, and cyber extortion which can impact their day-to-day operation. 

 

Our cyber policy not only provides protection against such threats, but expedites recovery of your system and minimises any downtime if you are a victim of a cyber attack, getting you up and running again as quickly as possible.

Stay ahead of cyber threats with Active Domain Monitoring included with your cover

Non-intrusive monitoring helps identify potential exposures, vulnerabilities and signs of malicious activity. You’ll receive timely alerts, helping you investigate and take action sooner.

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Automated network scanning

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Malware activity analysis

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Dark web activity monitoring

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What does Cyber Insurance cover?

Cyber Insurance cover can be understood by breaking it up into two key groups; First Party Cover protects the insured against their own losses following a Cyber incident. Third Party Cover protects the insured where a third party seeks to hold them responsible for Cyber losses.

Please refer to our policy document for terms, conditions, exclusions, and endorsements of the actual policy issued.


First party cover

Cyber Crime
Cover if you are a victim of financial crime including: Reimbursing you or your clients/customers for fraudulent financial transactions, reimbursing you or your clients/customers for theft of money or securities from your bank account of credit cards, cover for call charges and expenses that stem from infiltration or manipulation of your telecommunication system, cover for utility charges and expenses that stem from a hacking attack, losses and expenses that stem from you being induced into transferring money to an unintentional third party by malicious and misleading communications, losses and expenses that stem from a client transferring money to an unintentional third party as a result of intentionally misleading communications that impersonate you (the insured).
System Failure
Cover for costs and expenses you incur should you suffer an unplanned outage, failure, interruption or degradation of service of insured computer system, including outages as a result of a hacking attack. This includes: Expenses to replace or restore data, Expenses to prevent further damage, Purchasing new licences, Expenses incurred in notifying affected parties and Loss of profit whilst the system is being restored.
Court Attendance Costs
Up to £500 per day for costs incurred if you, or your employees/directors, are required to attend legal proceedings or hearings in connection with the defence of a cyber claim.
BrandGuard®
Cover for lost profits if your business suffers following media coverage of, or notifying impacted parties of, a security or privacy breach.
Cyber Extortion
Cover for costs associated with a cyber extortion threat, including: Costs incurred in responding to the threat, Costs to hire a third party specialist to determine the validity and severity of a threat and Ransom payments to prevent or terminate a threat.
Bricking Loss
Cost to replace computer equipment or electronic equipment that is unusable as a result of malicious or unauthorised changes to its software or firmware, even if the item is not physically damaged.


Breach Event Costs
Reasonable and necessary mitigation costs and expenses incurred as a result of a privacy breach, security breach or adverse media report, including initial breach consultation costs, public relations expenses, notification expenses and 24 months of breach support costs (credit monitoring, identity theft assistance, credit/identity repair and restoration services).
Reward Expenses
Cover for payments to an informant for information that leads to the conviction of any person responsible for an illegal act resulting in a cyber incident, including but not limited to a hacking attack, a privacy breach, security breach, system failure, cyber extortion threat, or cyber crime.
Property Damage Loss
Cover for damage to your property caused by a hacking attack.

Third party cover

Security and Privacy Liability
Cover for defence costs and damages for legal claims from third parties related to a security or privacy breach. This includes a hacking attack, theft of personal data (including data on phones or laptops), or other incidents where personal information is lost, exposed or not properly protected.
Multimedia Liability
Cover for defence costs and damages for legal claims from third parties related to your promotional material, including but not limited to copyright or trademark infringement, defamation, and plagiarism.
Privacy Regulatory Defence and Penalties
If a security or privacy breach gives rise to regulatory investigations, the policy will cover certain fines, penalties and any compensation awards.
Property Damage Liability Cover
Cover for defence costs and damages if it is alleged that a security or privacy breach caused property damage.
PCI DSS Liability
Cover for fines and penalties imposed by banks or card providers if a security or privacy breach leads to non-compliance with PCI DSS.
Bodily Injury Liability Cover
Cover for defence costs and damages if it is alleged that a security or privacy breach caused bodily injury.

Limits and Coverage

 Coverage Agreement £100,000 £250,000
Multimedia Liability £100,000 £250,000

Security & Privacy Liability

£100,000 £250,000
Privacy Regulatory Defence & Penalties £100,000 £250,000
PCI DSS Liability £100,000 £250,000
 Bodily Injury Liability £25,000   £25,000
 Property Damage Liability £25,000   £25,000
 Breach Event Costs  £100,000 £250,000 
 BrandGuard  £100,000  £250,000
 System Failure  £100,000  £250,000
 Cyber Extortion  £100,000 £250,000 
 Cyber Crime  £25,000 £25,000 
 Bricking Loss  £25,000 £25,000 
 Property Damage Loss  £25,000 £25,000 
Reward Expenses   £25,000 £25,000 
 Court Attendance Costs  £25,000 £25,000 
 Maximum Aggregate Limit of Indemnity £100,000  £250,000 

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Frequently Asked Questions

A cyber extortion threat is a credible threat directed at your business to:

  • Steal, alter, disseminate, or destroy private information obtained through unauthorised access to your computer system
  • Infect your computer system with malicious code or ransomware
  • Corrupt, damage, destroy or hinder access to your computer system
  • Perpetrate a phishing attack
  • Steal, alter, disseminate, or destroy your confidential information, or the personal information of your directors or employees
  • Damage your businesses reputation by posting false or misleading comments on social media


A hacking attack is any of the following:

  • Unauthorised access to, or use of insured computer system
  • A denial of service attack (preventing access to insured computer system by overwhelming it with an excessive volume of data)
  • Infection of insured computer system with malicious code
  • Cyber terrorism

         

Fraudulent and intentionally misleading communications (including telephone calls, emails, or malicious websites) that impersonate you or your business, in order to solicit private information from you, your directors, or employees.

A privacy breach is an incident where:

  • personal information is lost, stolen, accessed, shared, or misused, or 
  • failures to protect personal information results in a breach of privacy laws, or an individual’s privacy rights.


A security breach is either:

  • A hacking attack; or
  • The theft or loss of an unsecured data storage or mobile device (e.g. smartphone, tablet or laptop) containing private information.

A hacking attack includes unauthorised access to or use of your computer system, denial of service attacks, infection by or transmission of malicious code, and acts of cyber terrorism.





A report or communication of an actual or potential security or privacy breach through a media channel (e.g. TV, print media, radio), and threatens to damage your business reputation or brand. 

Cyber insurance is coverage designed to help your organisation manage the financial impact of a cyber incident and it provides protection for events such as data breaches, ransomware attacks, network disruptions, and other technology-related risks.   

People make mistakes, bad actors look for financial gain, and maybe updates were ignored on your computer. Cyber liability insurance helps protect individuals and businesses when something goes wrong. It covers things like:

  • Legal costs if you’re sued over a data breach 
  • Reimbursement for stolen funds, fines, or penalties imposed by the government 
  • Support from experts who know how to respond quickly and effectively. 

In a hyper-connected world, it’s your safety net when digital (or even paper-based) information gets compromised.

There is a dedicated 24/7 team to assist with any active incident response – the team will work closely with any insured to recommend vendors that can assist, provide advice and guidance and ensure that the recommended vendors are providing the level of service expected. The dedicated team members have technical backgrounds and can provide situational guidance based on the event reported. We work closely with 3rd party vendors to ensure solid customer experience. We do not provide active incident response or legal services directly.

There is a dedicated team that will respond to incidents 24/7/365 if you suspect that you experienced an incident. The team will make recommendations and guide you through coverage concerns and how to respond effectively to the matter at hand.

The 24/7 response team is based in the US. There is a 24/7 claims hotline with an on-call rotation. We have a network of vetted and trusted vendors based in the UK to assist with UK specific matters (as well as any other countries as needed). 

Companies that use technology, store electronic data, or have an online presence are becoming increasingly vulnerable to cyber threats. Organisations handling customer information, using cloud services, or relying on e-commerce, should consider cyber liability insurance as it covers costs from data breaches, ransomware, and operational downtime.



  • Cyber Crime always included  
  • No operational error exclusion, no outdated systems exclusion 
  • Dedicated 24/7 / 365 claims team.   
  • No excess applies to engage the dedicated team of experts. 
  • The service includes monthly scans to identify compromised credentials, vulnerable systems and malicious activity. Only critical issues are flagged, with remediation guidance and support provided.
  • AI. There is no exclusion for AI related losses, as this is covered as standard.







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