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5 IAM considerations and lessons learned in the insurance industry

Spencer Crane

February 27, 2025

A review of the top 5 customer IAM considerations and lessons learned for the insurance industry.

How hybrid work environments impact cybersecurity insurance coverage

Nate Smolenski

November 1, 2022

Organizations seeking cyber insurance coverage are required to prove their cybersecurity posture, disaster recovery and related risk and technology best practices.

The metaverse: Tech game-changer or security nightmare?

Alan Smith Bhavik Domadia Derrick Wang

May 17, 2022

The metaverse poses many potential security concerns, including cryptocurrency fraud and identity management. Here's what to look out for going forward with virtual reality (VR) cybersecurity.

What cyber insurance costs by sector

Madeline Lauver

December 13, 2021

A study from AdvisorSmith ranked sectors by their cost of cyber insurance. Organizations in the financial industry reported the highest cyber insurance expenses.

43% of Americans are Comfortable with Insurance Companies Using Artificial Intelligence

May 27, 2020

The majority of Americans (87 percent) are comfortable sharing personal and lifestyle-focused data for the benefit of lower insurance premiums, according to a new insurance study conducted by DXC Technology

Facing Litigation, Organizations Buy into Active Shooter Insurance

December 3, 2018

As the number of active shooter events increases dramatically, more and more lawsuits are being brought against employers in their wake.

Demand for Terrorism Risk Insurance Continues

The number of companies purchasing terrorism insurance has remained constant

June 1, 2014

Massachusetts has the highest rate of property terrorism insurance take-up (84 percent), followed by Maryland at 81 percent.

Enterprises Neglecting Cyber Insurance: Ponemon Study

August 13, 2013

Despite cyber risks being ranked as an equal or worse financial threat than natural disasters, companies continue to neglect to source cyber security insurance, according to a new Ponemon study.

CIO, CISO Left Out of Cyber Insurance Purchasing Decisions

August 7, 2013

A new Ponemon survey shows that many risk management leaders remain skeptical over the value of cyber insurance, but 30 percent of those companies who have it have already submitted a claim.