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April 7, 2025April 6, 2025 Live Insurance News

Lemonade’s Car Insurance Waitlist Reaches 700K Lemonade, a leader in the insurtech sector, announced an impressive milestone with 700,000 customers on the waitlist for its car insurance offerings. The service, which is only available in select areas, has generated significant consumer interest due to its tech-driven, user-friendly approach. Lemonade’s business model heavily relies on artificial intelligence to streamline every aspect of the insurance process, from underwriting to claims settlement. This innovation continues to disrupt traditional insurance practices, highlighting the growing appeal of modernized, hassle-free coverage options. To Read More About…

45,000 Affected in Root Insurance Data Breach – NY Attorney General Takes Action

March 26, 2025March 26, 2025 Angela Linders

Auto Insurer Root Fined $975,000 Over Data Breach Impacting Thousands of New Yorkers When it comes to handling sensitive information, insurance companies shouldn’t just be crossing their fingers and hoping for the best. Root Insurance recently learned this lesson the hard way. The New York Attorney General’s Office imposed a stinging $975,000 fine on the auto insurer after a data breach compromised the personal information of 45,000 New Yorkers. Let’s unpack what this means for Root, the industry, and the road ahead. Regulatory Actions Hit Hard After Serious Breach New…

USAA Settlement Offers Millions to Data Breach Victims

March 12, 2025March 11, 2025 H. Cutner

USAA has reached a $3.25 million class-action settlement following a 2021 data breach that exposed customers’ personal information. If you’re a USAA customer impacted by the breach, it’s time to take action; filing a claim before the April 7 deadline is essential to securing your share of the settlement. How to File a Claim in the USAA Settlement If you were affected, you may have already received a unique notification from USAA by email or mail. These notifications include key details, such as a unique ID number and specific codes…

Allstate’s $4 Billion Acquisition Comes with a Cybersecurity Crisis

March 11, 2025March 11, 2025 Angela Linders

New York Sues Allstate over Data Breach Failures A new lawsuit filed by New York Attorney General Letitia James has sparked renewed attention on the importance of cybersecurity, particularly in industries holding sensitive personal information. The case targets National General, a subsidiary of Allstate, accusing the company of failing to report a data breach and neglecting to implement reasonable safeguards to protect customer data. Here’s what we know so far and what it means for you. The Breach That Sparked the Lawsuit According to a recently published article on Reuters,…

Addressing the Skills Gap in Cyber Risk: How Insurers & Brokers Can Bridge the Divide

December 17, 2024December 16, 2024 David Derigiotis

Cyber technology may be soaring, but with innovation comes vulnerability. With threats evolving in tandem with new technology, insurers and brokers increasingly need specialized knowledge in assessing and managing cyber risk. Acquiring this knowledge may sound easier in theory than reality. One of, if not the biggest, hurdle to overcome is bridging the significant skills gap in cybersecurity expertise. Across the insurance industry, this gap has led to challenges in effectively underwriting and communicating cyber risks for insurers. For brokers, this gap is both a challenge and an opportunity. By…

Ransomware: To Pay or Not to Pay

August 14, 2024August 13, 2024 David Derigiotis

When one threat actor group is taken down another one appears in its place ready to devastate organizations. The number one cyber threat? Ransomware. By 2031, ransomware will cost victims an annual total of $265 billion. Until recently, the largest ransomware payment was $40 million by CNA Financial to regain control of their systems. Now, Dark Angels—one of the top cyber threat groups to watch—broke the record for the largest ransomware payment by almost double the largest payment at $75 million. With ransomware attacks increasing and becoming more costly, the…

Casino Cyber Siege: How MGM and Caesars Attacks Highlight the Power of Cyber Insurance

July 15, 2024July 13, 2024 David Derigiotis

In late 2023, two of the most iconic names in the hospitality industry—MGM Resorts and Caesars Entertainment—fell victim to significant cyberattacks. These breaches underscore the growing threat of cybercrime and highlight a dramatic shift in the digital battleground. Beyond a simple wake-up call for cybersecurity measures, these incidents showcase the pivotal role of cyber insurance in mitigating financial and operational damages and providing a lifeline during the chaos of a cyber crisis. The Attacks: What Happened? MGM Resorts International Russian hacker group, ALPHV, infiltrated MGM’s systems with a crippling ransomware…