Cyber Liability Insurance

Many organizations must account for cyber crime as a serious threat. As workplaces in many industries continue to integrate technology into their daily operations, such advancements may create additional cyber exposures. Furthermore, cyber criminals have increased their activity in recent years, while also widening their target selection and improving their attack methods. Consequently, many organizations may be at greater risk of cyber attacks than ever before.

What Is Cyber Liability Insurance?

Any organization that manages, stores or otherwise works with sensitive data and private information must prioritize cyber liability insurance. These policies cast a wide safety net across many potential consequences of cyber incidents. If a policyholder experiences a data breach or is the subject of a cyber attack, such as phishing schemes, malware infections or denial-of-service attacks, cyber liability coverage can provide critical financial resources.

How Does Cyber Liability Insurance Work?

Like many types of insurance, cyber liability policies can be purchased from insurers and coverage maintained through paying regular premiums (e.g., monthly). As long as a policyholder keeps their insurance active, they may be able to access financial assistance for the following:

• Incident response—These costs may include investigating a cyber incident and notifying affected parties, such as customers or partners whose data may have been compromised.
• Additional services—After a cyber incident, an organization may need to enlist the help of other businesses to help manage the situation, such as IT contractors, fraud monitoring services and public relations firms.
• Cyber extortion—If a ransomware attack targets a policyholder, the perpetrator may hold sensitive information hostage and threaten to release it to the public if their financial demands are unmet. This coverage can help recoup such losses.
• Repair or replacement costs—Cyber liability insurance may help policyholders pay to repair or replace devices or equipment that have been lost, damaged or compromised.
• Business interruption expenses—If a cyber incident affects an organization’s ability to conduct its normal operations, this coverage may compensate them for lost or reduced income.
• Legal expenses—In the wake of a cyber incident, this coverage can insulate an organization from financial losses arising from noncompliance fines or legal costs, such as representation, settlements and judgments.

How Much Cyber Liability Insurance Do I Need?

All organizations have unique circumstances that affect their insurance needs. With that in mind, an organization’s leaders must work with a qualified insurance professional to assess and address their cyber risks and exposures. When determining cyber liability insurance needs, an organization should consider the following:

• Industry
• Current cyber security practices
• Type and amount of data being stored (e.g., social security numbers, health records, banking information)

How Much Does Cyber Liability Insurance Cost?

An organization’s cyber liability insurance premiums may vary significantly even from other policyholders with similar circumstances. Before being able to provide businesses with accurate quotes for adequate coverage, insurers must consider the following:

• Industry
• Annual revenue
• Data storage details (e.g., type, amount)
• Existing cyber security controls
• Workforce size
• Number of customers, clients or patients
• Prior claims
• Policy details (e.g., types of coverage, limits)

Acquire Optimal Coverage

At Insurance Solutions Inc., our dedicated staff has the knowledge and experience to help your organization protect itself with optimal coverage. We will work with you to assess and address your insurance needs and ensure your policies can secure your financial wellness and future success. Visit our website or call 812-722-4444 to get started today.

This blog is intended for informational and educational use only. It is not exhaustive and should not be construed as legal advice. Please contact your insurance professional for further information.