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A breach or hack in electronic data can incur costly expenses for your organization. Mitigate risks and safeguard your business from cyber crime with Cyber Liability Insurance. Protect yourself from potential digital vulnerability while handling sensitive data and technology systems.
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Protect your business with cyber liability insurance in Ontario
Cyber liability insurance, also known as cyber risk insurance or cyber insurance, protects businesses that digitally handle sensitive information or electronic devices. This type of coverage will protect your business from claims arising from failure to secure private data or network. Examples include mishandling ownership information and financial statements.
If you have any form of data in your possession that could cause damages if it’s leaked, you need Cyber Liability Insurance coverage. Rest assured knowing that you can focus on excelling at what you do best while we use our expertise to protect your business.
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Any businesses in this day and age will likely need cyber insurance. Nowadays, business operations incorporate more digital elements like online transactions or the use of cloud storage. In doing so, they become more exposed to digital threats.
You may not realize it, but you have more digital assets than you think. This includes:
Unlike your traditional insurance policy, Cyber Liability Insurance considers new and unique risks that come with the nature of modern businesses. While it may not prevent cyber crimes, it can act as a safety net in your recovery plan against security breaches.
You may not realize it, but you have more digital assets than you think. This includes:
- Media files
- Financial statements
- Customer or client data, like credit card information
- Intellectual property (IP)
- Employee records
Unlike your traditional insurance policy, Cyber Liability Insurance considers new and unique risks that come with the nature of modern businesses. While it may not prevent cyber crimes, it can act as a safety net in your recovery plan against security breaches.
You need Cyber Liability coverage for your daily business operations if it involves:
Numerous types of businesses of any size in many fields can benefit from Cyber Liability insurance, including:
- Storing sensitive information from your client or other parties
- Using electronic devices (phones, laptops, hard drives) and cloud systems for data storage
- Providing products or services online
Numerous types of businesses of any size in many fields can benefit from Cyber Liability insurance, including:
- Information Technology (IT)
- Accountants
- Trucking Services
- Website Designers
- Manufacturing
- Administrative Services
- Law Firms
- Construction
- Retail
- Non-Profit
- and more
Cyber liability insurance includes coverage for expenses incurred by first parties (you) and claims from third parties (others). First-party coverage covers expenses covers damages as a direct result of a breach. On the other hand, third-party coverage covers damages or legal costs for businesses that are compromised by cyberattacks.
Cyber policies provide a range of coverages suited to your specific needs. Some coverages are automatically included, while others are optional. The following are coverages that may be included in a Cyber Liability Insurance:
First Party coverages
First Party coverages
- Loss or damage to data
- Loss of income
- Cyber extortion
- Business interruption and extra expenses
- Notification costs and credit monitoring
- Reputation management and PR
- Out-out-court settlements
- Legal and civil damages
- Privacy regulation claims
The premium depends on many variables related to your business. The following factors help determine how much premium you can expect to pay for your coverages:
- The industry and services you provide
- Amount and sensitivity of data
- Level and type of risk exposure
- Size of your company
- Annual revenue
- Policy Terms
Common cyber exposures and risks that your business can face include:
- Malware, ransomware, denial of service
- Social engineering or phishing
- Hacking
- Privacy risks
- Operational disruption
