The cyber insurance market is rapidly involving. Though always in flux, unique reasons make 2023 a critical time to shore up your InfoSec posture, prepare for due diligence, and finalize an insurance policy.

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Reinsurance Bubble

What is it? It may seem strange, but cyber insurers are often insured themselves. They buy insurance policies to diffuse the financial impact of large claims in a reinsurance market. Activity in cyber reinsurance has exploded since 2019 to keep rates low in the face of rising claims, but is only a fast-depleting stopgap.

Why does it matter? The bubble may burst. Without sufficient reinsurers, liquidity risks drying up. A capacity crunch could double rates as soon as next year.

Regulatory Change

What is it? 2023 will see a raft of new regulations in several areas. The scale and scope of change in privacy regulations will be unprecedented. Within the next two years, 75% of the world will have its data covered by modern regulations. In addition, the number of countries regulating ransomware payments will increase from less than 1% in 2021 to 30% by 2025.

Why does it matter? Change drives up premiums, as insurers’ expenses increase from “compliance coverage.”

New Threats

What is it? Catastrophic threats are increasing day-by-day. Incidents like Colonial Pipeline, SolarWinds, and Marriott make insurer liability clear. Work from Home (WFH) vulnerabilities and threats from Russia post-Ukraine will make 2023 a banner year for cybercrime.

Why does it matter? With each major attack, the insurance industry is forced to reassess its risk exposure. A unpredictable incident could cause a sudden, irreversible change in rates.

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