Cyber Liability Insurance – Commercial 

As remote work, flexible schedules and other workplace trends have necessitated increased use of technology and online solutions, your company must adapt to changing risks and exposures. In the digital era, accounting for the threats of cyberattacks, data breaches and other cyber incidents must be a top priority, as lacking preparations could jeopardize your business’s fiscal stability and prospects.

Fortunately, cyber liability insurance can provide crucial financial protection and peace of mind as you stare down the potential consequences of cyber incidents. At James L. Smith Insurance Agency, we are well-versed in cyber liability coverage and can provide extensive guidance regarding your options.

How Can Cyber Liability Insurance Protect Businesses?

Cyber incidents may come in many forms, and no business should assume they are immune to such situations. Fortunately, cyber liability insurance can typically help your company access funds and resources in response to the following:

• Phishing attacks
• Malware infections
• Social engineering schemes
• Distributed denial-of-service attacks
• Ransomware attacks
• Data breaches

What Does Cyber Liability Insurance Cover?

Without the right cyber liability insurance, any of the aforementioned incidents could have devastating ramifications for your organization’s finances and reputation. However, with the right policy, your company can file a claim for potentially critical financial assistance, including to help pay for the following:

• Business interruption losses, such as lost revenue due to delays in normal operations
• Incident investigation costs, such as hiring fees for digital forensics professionals
• Breach response expenses, including notifying affected parties whose data may have been compromised and hiring public relations firms to limit reputational harm
• Cyberextortion payments, such as if a ransomware perpetrator holds your network hostage or threatens to release private information
• Noncompliance fines, such as those issued by regulatory bodies regarding data protection requirements
• Legal costs, including attorney fees, settlements and court-ordered judgments arising from lawsuits related to the cyber incident

Who Needs Cyber Liability Insurance?

Even the most well-trained and diligent workforces may eventually fail to adhere to all guidelines or instructions, and the slightest lapse in judgment could expose your organization’s sensitive data and that of your clients, customers and vendors. Furthermore, cybercriminals and hackers have become less picky about their targets in recent years, often focusing their crosshairs on small- and medium-sized businesses.

Cyber liability insurance should be considered particularly important for any organization that regularly stores, transmits or otherwise works with sensitive information, such as health care providers, financial professionals, real estate agents and educational institutions. The amount and type of data your company works with, its industry, and the number of employees may all play significant roles in dictating its exact coverage needs.

We’re Here to Help

Contact the dedicated team at James L. Smith Insurance Agency today to learn more about how cyber liability insurance can provide financial security and peace of mind for both your organization and its clients, customers and partners.

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.