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Cyber Insurance Solutions UK & Lloyd’s

AXA XL Global Cyber Claims Study

Comprehensive cyber liability insurance tailored to your business

In today’s world, an organisation’s reliance on technology and the storage and processing of data is critical. The more dependent a business is on technology, the greater the risk of a cyber-event. Managing security in this rapidly changing environment is one of the main challenges facing companies of all sizes today. A failure in technology or a data breach can have significant consequences, not only to the balance sheet but also to the reputation of a company.

AXA XL's CyberRiskConnect is a modular cyber and data protection policy which is designed to be tailored to the needs of your industry sector.

Why it matters

- A cyberattack happens every 39 seconds globally   (WatchGuard)
- Around 43% of UK businesses face cyber breaches every         year (UK Gov)
- In recent years, ransomware threats surged by 67% in the    UK (SecurityBrief UK)
- The latest report indicates the cost of a data breach is $4.5    million (report by Ponemon Institute)
- It takes an average of 280 days to identify and contain a    data breach (Report by Ponemon Institute)

What CyberRiskConnect covers

Third Party Liability:

- Technology Wrongful Act
- Professional Services Wrongful Act
- Media Wrongful Act
- Privacy and Cyber Security Wrongful Act
- Privacy Regulatory Defence, Awards and Fines
- Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) Coverage

First Party Losses:

- Business Interruption and Extra Expenses
- Data Recovery
- Cyber-Extortion and Ransomware Event
- Bricking
- Consequential Reputational Loss
- Social Engineering Fraud
- Funds Transfer Fraud
- Invoice Manipulation
- System Failure
- Crypto-Jacking
- Telecommunications Fraud
- Dependent Business Interruption
- Dependent Business Interruption - System Failure
- Data Breach Response and Crisis Management Coverage

Capacity

- Up to GBP / USD / EUR 15 million
- Available on a primary or excess basis for global businesses
- CyberRiskConnect primary policy form available for UK domiciled businesses
- Cyber captive fronting solutions
- Multi-national programme capabilities

Download our CYBERRISKCONNECT Product Sheet

Why AXA XL for cyber liability insurance?

Support from industry leading underwriters, risk experts and analytics

Global presence in 19 countries offering technical knowledge of cyber risk exposure

Dedicated solutions and partnership from our experts as well as a network of experienced industry partners

Global hotline – 24/7/365 service for first notification of loss

When a cyber incident happens, every second counts. At AXA XL, we work as your partner, not just your insurer. Dedicated cyber claims team with extensive experience to assist throughout the lifecycle of the incident. Cyber Incident Response providers, providing a 24/7/365 response to any cyber incident or claim. Working with our UK & Lloyd’s cyber claims handlers, this service guides insured customers through each stage of a cyber incident from initial notification, investigation, and containment, to restoration and closure of the incident.

Pre-incident consultation, expert-led risk prevention

As part of our on-going commitment to provide clients with industry leading service, AXA XL UK & Lloyd’s also offers primary clients complementary proactive services such as:

Threat intelligence & risk assessment

Identifying vulnerabilities before they become threats

Incident response planning

Preparing your team for fast, effective action

Security awareness training

Equipping employees with best practices

Regulatory compliance support

Navigating GDPR and industry standards

Incident Response Partners - specialist support at your fingertips

Our CyberRiskConnect policy gives you access to preferred rates with best-in-class incident response partners for:

Legal & Breach Counsel: Kennedys, CMS, Pinsent Masons, DAC Beachcroft
Data Recovery, Restoration & Remediation: SRM, Fenix24, Kroll, Consilio, Arete
Notification & Credit Monitoring: Experian
Digital Forensics & Incident Response: SRM, Kroll, CrowdStrike, Arete
Forensic Accounting: Baker Tilly, Matson, Driscoll & Damico
Public Relations: FleishmanHillard, FTI Consulting

DOWNLOAD OUR CYBER INSURANCE SOLUTIONS BROCHURE

Meet the team

Talk to us. We can help manage your cyber risks. Your AXA XL UK & Lloyd’s Cyber & Technology Team.

Vanessa Leemans
Head of Cyber UK & Lloyd’s
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7015 0873
vanessa.leemans@axaxl.com

Dan Lander
Senior Cyber Underwriter
Tel +44 (0) 20 3402 0968
daniel.lander@axaxl.com

Emma Olney
Cyber Underwriter
Tel: +44 (0) 7977 561 806
emma.olney@axaxl.com

Charlotte Hazelwood
Cyber Underwriter
Tel +44 (0) 2075789144
charlotte.hazelwood@axaxl.com

Joseph Putnam
Senior Cyber Claims Adjuster
Tel: +44 (0) 20 3426 4594
joseph.putnam@axaxl.com

Daniel Garrett
Cyber Underwriting Manager
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7458 5843
daniel.garrett@axaxl.com

John Wild
Cyber Underwriter
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7015 0705
john.wild@axaxl.com

Natalie Liu
Cyber Underwriter
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7015 0782
natalie.liu@axaxl.com

Adelaide Fragiacomo
Cyber Underwriter
Tel +44 (0) 20 7648 7832
adelaide.fragiacomo@axaxl.com

Mathieu Cousin
Proactive Customer Service Manager
Tel +44 20 7015 0774
mathieu.cousin@axaxl.com

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