What Can Cyber Liability Insurance Protect Clients From?

Cybersecurity has become increasingly necessary for many businesses’ risk management and loss control measures. As organizations of all sizes and sectors have steadily become more dependent on technology, accounting for associated risks and exposures should be considered a top priority. After all, while technological advancements may help streamline existing operations and provide opportunities for innovation, such implementations may also create or exacerbate cyber risks. Given these stakes, organizations should take time to understand, acquire and maintain adequate cyber liability insurance.

What Is Cyber Liability Insurance?

As its name suggests, cyber liability insurance may provide critical financial protection from cyber incidents, such as data breaches and cyberattacks. These policies function similarly to many other types of insurance by securing financial assistance for covered incidents as long as a policyholder maintains their premiums.

What Does Cyber Liability Insurance Cover?

Cyber liability insurance can help financially protect policyholders from many common risks and exposures, including cyberattacks (e.g., phishing scams, malware infections and social engineering). While the exact details of coverage may vary, policies are often able to provide financial assistance for the following:

• Response costs—Following a cyber incident, policies may help pay for costs related to conducting investigations and notifying affected parties, such as customers or clients whose sensitive information may have been compromised.
• Fees and services—In response to a cyber incident, organizations may need outside assistance to manage the aftermath. This may include providing credit and fraud monitoring services to parties whose data was compromised, as well as hiring a public relations or crisis management firm for the organization itself.
• Legal expenses—Cyber incidents may lead to lawsuits. Fortunately, cyber liability insurance can typically provide financial assistance to help pay for various costs related to these proceedings, including representation, settlements and court-ordered judgments.
• Regulatory compliance—If an organization is found to have been noncompliant with data protection laws or regulations following a cyber incident, this coverage may help pay for resulting fines.
• Business interruption—Cyber incidents may cause significant delays in a policyholder’s normal operations. In response, cyber liability insurance may help organizations recoup lost or reduced income they would have accrued if not for the incident.
• Cyber extortion—In some cases, cybercriminals may seek to use ransomware to hold systems hostage and blackmail organizations. Many cyber liability insurance policies may include coverage to help organizations meet the perpetrator’s demands and regain control over the situation.
• Restoration costs—This part of cyber liability coverage may help organizations restore systems and data compromised during an incident.

Get the Right Coverage

At 314 Insurance Advisors, our mission is to ensure that the businesses we work with are optimally covered by ideal policies. We work with many insurance companies and can explore various options while finding the right coverage for your unique circumstances. Visit our website or call 502-265-0906 to begin addressing your cyber liability insurance needs 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.