Data security

Experts discuss what new and emerging risks to look out for in 2026.

Enterprises are adopting agentic AI that plans and executes on its own while compounding errors, accountability gaps and cyber risk. Clear safeguards and auditability are critical.

AI may be accelerating and scaling digital crime, but the same underlying technology is poised to advance cybersecurity intelligence and strengthen defenses.

Tresa Stephens, North America Allianz commercial regional head of cyber, tech and media, holds over a decade of experience in delivering specialized cyber, tech and professional liability solutions.

New leader of Nationwide Securities and Beazley's head of digital follow underwriting, plus more insurance news.

Whisker Labs expands into water loss and Everest leadership appointments, plus more insurtech news

The trends include cybersecurity, a new digital workforce and strategic growth through transformation.

Michelle Worrall, Global Director of Insurance Product for Resilience, focuses on AI and data privacy, its impact on cybersecurity, and the implications of AI legislation.

Digital Insurance reached out to cybersecurity experts on what's ahead.

Without federal oversight establishing uniform standards for AI use or data privacy protection, individual states have created their own rules.

A new report from Nordpass identifies the most commonly used personal and corporate passwords, and they're not that hard to figure out.

Hiscox's Underinsurance in Small Business Report suggests 77% of small businesses in the U.S. are underinsured.

Companies' use of AI is creating a variety of new risks, and their insurers may or may not have specific language in policies defining what is covered and what isn't.

Cedents – insurers transferring cybersecurity coverage risks to reinsurers – have an advantage, according to underwriters and brokers speaking at Zywave's recent cybersecurity conference.

Brooke Vemuri, VP of business transformation change and engineering at Legal & General America, shared about the tech transition during M&A activity.

The increased sophistication that cyber attackers are getting from technology requires more frequent updates to cybersecurity defenses, according to cyber insurance experts.

The hasty embrace of AI requires directors to treat governance as more than financial stewardship, pushing boards beyond passive review to proactively shaping policy.

Sarah Thompson, head of cyber, North America, for MSIG USA, discusses the evolution of cyber insurance, managing third-party risks and more.

The adoption of Agentic AI enables carriers to redefine insurance from initial customer contact through claims resolution.

Insurers should adopt proactive security measures and build resilience into systems.