Device security issues remain endemic across the public sector, with several departments reporting an increase in lost and stolen devices, despite internal audits and attempts to address the issue, according to FoI requests submitted by Apricorn. Some government departments are now declining to reveal their losses, making it harder to gain an accurate picture of device security.

Cyber claims are trending downward, according to analysis of claims submitted by clients of broker and risk advisory, Marsh UK. Claims fell by around 20% in 2024 following a spike in 2023 but remained approximately one-third higher than 2020, 2021 and 2022, according to the company’s UK Cyber Insurance Claims Trend Report 2024.

Rokstone has launched a UK and Ireland casualty division. Supported by A-rated Lloyd’s capacity, Rokstone’s appetite includes EL, PL, CAR and property. The international specialty re/Insurance MGA has appointed Lewis Goodearl as head of the new division.

Security consultancy PAL Protect is joining forces with risk assurance specialist 631 Risk Management to deliver risk and security consultancy..

Willis has announced the launch of specialist insurance for fintech companies. Available globally, FinTech Plus encompasses cyber protection, and is delivered through a single proposal form.

Up to £912bn in corporate value linked to companies in the world’s five largest stock markets is located in countries expected to experience the greatest socio-economic impacts from climate change.