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Cyber Insurance 2022: Reality from the InfoSec Frontline

May 15, 2022

Cyber Insurance 2022
Sophos’ annual study of the real-world experience of IT professionals at the frontline has revealed how their experience of obtaining cyber insurance coverage has changed over the last year. It also shows the impact cyber insurance has had on their cyber defenses.

With ransomware a major driver of both cyber insurance purchase and claims, the study also shines light onto how often cyber insurance policies pay out in the event of an attack and the types of costs that are addressed, including how often insurers pay the ransom.

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An underwriting agency created in 2002 with roots in Lloyd's of London, Plum Underwriting focuses on the specialist home insurance market.

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whitePaper | September 1, 2022

Insurers and reinsurers have engaged in a mutually beneficial, if somewhat co-dependent, relationship for centuries. It’s not only a partnership, but also a dance. And while it takes two to tango, reinsurance plays a key role in the well-being of insurers and when managed skilfully provides critical risk management for the long term.

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Important Considerations for Independent Agents Today

whitePaper | December 21, 2021

It would be imprudent, however, to suggest that change isn’t coming. If nothing else, the pandemic has brought about a whole new set of unexpected financial challenges – which means consumers are looking for more choice than ever before. This pandemic has also demonstrated the overarching value proposition of insurance. In turn, this means we’re seeing savvy agents broaden their targets, so they’re not only focused on the more affluent middle classes but instead finding creative and impactful ways to reach those largely underserved segments.

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whitePaper | December 27, 2021

Climate-aware institutional investors are assumed to affect the transition towards a low carbon economy by exercising their prerogatives as owners of global companies. Investors concerned with climate change can influence investee companies’ carbon footprint by voting at shareholder meetings on climate-related issues and by actively engaging with executives and board members. The authors study to what extent institutional investors’ ownership affected corporate carbon emissions in 68 countries for the period of 2007 to 2018.

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Supercharging P&C insurance sales with the digital customer experience

whitePaper | January 31, 2023

The Property and Casualty (P&C) insurance industry is being dramatically transformed by digital technologies that are shifting the customer relationship back to the carriers. Beyond working through third-party agents or brokers to purchase insurance policies, more customers are going directly to insurance carriers via their website and other digital channels. Driven by the convenience of online shopping, insurance companies are now expected to provide information that helps customers learn about policies, compare options and even complete an application from virtually any connected device, 24/7.

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The role of wearables in private medical insurance

whitePaper | March 9, 2020

Ever since the rollout of electronic devices capable of measuring and recording various types of health data, private medical insurers have been carefully eyeing the potential usage of these devices. This paper discusses the implementation and practical uses of wearable technology in the private medical insurance market.

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whitePaper | November 5, 2019

This lack of engagement poses a serious problem for an industry whose biggest challenge is finding ways to enhance their customers’ experience to drive business results. As consumer expectations for self-service and digital engagement evolve and competition diversifies, it is more important than ever for insurers to maximize the effectiveness of their limited interactions.

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An underwriting agency created in 2002 with roots in Lloyd's of London, Plum Underwriting focuses on the specialist home insurance market.

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