Should Your Business Get Cyber Liability Insurance?
Unfortunately, data breaches have become commonplace in today's financial world.
As a result, many businesses are now turning to cyber liability insurance to minimize their risk of loss. As the name implies, this insurance applies to the liability a company experiences after a cybersecurity incident. How does it work, what does it cover, and most importantly, what doesn't it cover?
Cyber liability insurance is an insurance policy designed specifically for data breaches, malicious attacks, and other cybersecurity threats. Some policies are tailored to a certain industry, such as retail, healthcare or banking. While the primary goal of cyber liability coverage is to protect the business, it can also extend to the clients who interact with the business.
There are two types of cyber liability coverage:
These policies may also be referred to as 'cyber and privacy insurance' or 'media insurance.' They typically require a deductible in the event of a claim, much like a liability policy for car insurance.
First-party cyber liability insurance covers the expenses a business may experience after a data breach. These include:
The precise coverage and liability amounts vary by provider and by policy.
Third-party cyber liability insurance is mostly designated for legal claims. Coverage may include:
Some cyber liability policies include risk mitigation services to help prevent cyberattacks. The insurance provider will evaluate policies, software and hardware to check for potential areas of weakness. Additionally, some insurance plans cover credit monitoring and fraud prevention before/after a cybersecurity incident occurs. They may also offer a hotline for customers affected by a breach.
Since each policy is unique, it's important for business owners to carefully review their coverage before getting cyber liability insurance. Here are some losses typically not covered by cyber liability:
Some cyber liability insurance covers social engineering, where an employee is tricked into transferring a company's funds to another party. However, this is not included in all policies. It may be available as an add-on to a policy for an additional fee.
Source: www.forbes.com
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