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Cyber Insurance provides cover for financial loss and expenses that businesses may suffer as a result of a Cyber Event, including cyber attacks from malware or other invasive software, cyber extortion and social engineering.Claims covered under a Cyber policy are very broad, but are typically three core things: Liability (privacy lawsuits and regulatory defence), Internal Financial Loss (extortion, notification expenses, data recovery, business interruption, crime/theft), and Emergency Incident Response (costs incurred from responding to a Cyber Event).

 

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A Cyber Event triggers a claim on a Cyber Insurance policy and can be caused by several different scenarios:

 

What are the Coverages Available?
Main Coverages that respond to a Cyber Event:

 

1. Privacy Breach Notification & Crisis Management Costs

 

When a cyber incident occurs, whether it is through some kind of invasive software (malware, ransomware), phishing or social engineering scheme, or other form of cyber attack, there is usually a privacy breach as a result – i.e. private or confidential information/data is exposed. This policy section provides cover for the costs associated with responding to a privacy breach, including:
  • Incident response costs and 24/7 emergency hotline – the people you call when a cyber incident has occurred;
  • Notifying third parties about the data breach, including mandatory notification (i.e. mandatory for companies with a turnover of $3M+) and voluntary notification to clients, service providers or otherwise;
  • Performing computer forensics to determine the existence, cause, and scope of a network compromise or data breach;
  • Public relations costs associated with mitigating any reputational harm; and
  • Providing credit or identity monitoring and identity protection for those individuals whose personal data was or may have been breached as a result of a network compromise or data breach.

 

2. Privacy & Security Liability

 

This section protects you from claims/lawsuits as a result of a privacy and security wrongful act, such as:

 

  • Loss, theft or failure to reasonably protect personal data or confidential business information;
  • Violation of privacy laws or data breach reporting requirements;
  • Failure to implement adequate privacy or network security practices;
  • Negligence resulting in a failure to prevent a network compromise that results in:

 

  1. Damage or loss of use to a third-parties computer system or data; and
  2. Transmission of malware or a denial of service attack to a third party;

 

  • Failure to comply with your privacy policy and/or privacy notice.

 

3. Cyber Extortion

 

Cyber extortion is defined as a threat against the insured computer system to provide ransom in order to prevent a Cyber Attack.Coverage for this can include: the payment of a ransom, negotiation & mediation costs, crisis management costs & costs to resolve a security threat, and investigation costs to determine the cause of the extortion threat.

 

4. Business Interruption – Loss of Profits & Operational Expenses

 

Coverage for loss of profits and additional operating expenses incurred because of a cyber event.

 

5. Data Recovery & System Damage

 

This section covers the costs and expenses for lost, damaged or destroyed IT systems, records, and data.This can include the retrieving, repairing, restoring or replacing of data or systems, including the removal of malware.

 

6. Regulatory Defence and Fines

 

This section provides cover for defence costs and regulatory fines that have resulted from a cyber incident, such as a privacy or security breach.

 

7. Media Liability

 

Coverage for the following incidents that occur from your information through traditional and digital media:

 

  • Libel, slander or any other defamation or harm to a third party;
  • Copyright infringement, intellectual property rights infringement, plagiarism or misappropriation of property rights;
  • Misstatement or misrepresentation under the terms of the Competition and Consumer Act;
  • Infliction of emotional distress or mental anguish; among others

 

 

Additional Coverage Sections and Policy Options:

 

1. Social Engineering & Funds Transfer

 

The fraudulent transfer or theft of funds caused by instructions made by a person purporting to be an authorized employee, outsourced provider or customer of yours.This coverage is typically sub-limited.

 

2. Contingent Business Interruption

 

Coverage for loss of profits and additional operating expenses incurred as a result of an interruption to a dependant business/supply chain partner, caused by a cyber event.

 

3. Payment Card Data Security Liability

 

Coverage for loss of profits and additional operating expenses incurred as a result of an interruption to a dependant business/supply chain partner, caused by a cyber event.

 

 

Secure Your Association’s Future with Tailored Insurance Solutions from KBI

Protect your association’s future by partnering with a specialised insurance broker, KBI. With KBI’s Association Insurance Program, you gain comprehensive coverage designed to address your association’s unique risks. Don’t leave your success to chance—contact us today to discuss your insurance needs.

 

Let KBI be your trusted partner in protecting your association’s interests and ensuring long-term resilience. Together, we can navigate the complexities of risk management and insurance and secure a brighter future for your association.

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