Data security

The insurer learned on June 27 that contact sheets used for sales purposes had been accessed and “possibly viewed.”

Securing data depends as much on a well-trained workforce as a good software strategy.

Accenture research finds insurers not quite ready to incorporate emerging tech into their businesses, but carriers are not alone.

Three-quarters of organizations dealt with some sort of data theft last year, according to the Ponemon Institute. Here are some of the reasons why, and tips to prevent them.

NewKirk Products issues ID cards for the insurers.

The life insurer aims to make its employees and licensed agents more agile when protecting customer data

The World Economic Forum has identified blockchain technology as one of six computing “ mega-trends” shaping society in the coming decade.

The policy directive covers any cyber incident, establishes lead federal agencies to coordinate responses, and requires the departments of Justice and Homeland Security to maintain updated contact information for public use to report incidents.

Significant strides in file encryption technology is a main driver of growth in the ransomware business, study finds.

Other concerns for insurers include how to allocate liability when accidents occur and driver safety on roads, Munich Re notes.

The agreement fuels recent trends of vendor M&A activity in the industry, as insurtech providers align themselves to create better market position.

Those who identify possible security threats will get cash awards depending on the severity of the vulnerability and the scope of the those affected.

U.S. regulators plan to require banks to adopt baseline safeguards to shield themselves from cyberthreats after a series of assaults cost the industry billions of dollars and shook consumer confidence.

McKinsey identifies innovators developing blockchain-based solutions to help insurers onboard customers, detect fraud, and more.

The results go against several recent studies showing as many as half to three-quarters of respondents weren’t ready to give up the wheel.

The cost of a data breach is going up, and quick responses can save savvy organizations.

As businesses spend billions of dollars a year trying to protect their data, they face another threat closer to home.

The UK's departure from the EU highlights the importance for companies to maintain flexible, globalized IT operations to handle unforeseen events.

Here are some important tips on how to best keep your data safe when your employees may have other things on their minds.

Allianz’s recent implementation of a blockchain-based CAT bond shows how the technology can build trust and accountability in an existing marketplace.