UK Cyber Insurance Market Size
| Study Period | 2020 - 2029 |
| Base Year For Estimation | 2023 |
| Market Size (2024) | USD 1.35 Billion |
| Market Size (2029) | USD 2.53 Billion |
| CAGR (2024 - 2029) | 13.40 % |
| Market Concentration | Medium |
Major Players
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
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UK Cyber Insurance Market Analysis
The UK Cyber Insurance Market size in terms of premium value is expected to grow from USD 1.35 billion in 2024 to USD 2.53 billion by 2029, at a CAGR of 13.40% during the forecast period (2024-2029).
While the concept of insurance and its function of risk mitigation has remained the same over time, policies have had to adapt to stay relevant and accommodate the changing nature of risks. This includes insurance firms providing services throughout an insurance contract beyond solely paying out for claims as was traditionally the case. As a result of this evolution, several new forms of insurance have emerged—cyber insurance being one of them. Cyber risks have developed and gained increasing attention over the last 10−20 years, considering our increasing reliance on technology and connectivity. Cyber insurance caters to a spectrum of risks. At one end, there are higher-frequency, ‘daily life ’-type risks, such as data fraud, theft, or other privacy breaches. On the other end, there are ‘extreme scenario ’-type risks, such as NotPetya and Wannacry, which can result in severe disruption to many businesses. In the NotPetya attack, the virus froze the user’s computer and demanded a ransom to be paid. Businesses with strong trade links with Ukraine, such as the UK’s Reckitt Benckiser, Dutch delivery firm TNT, and Danish shipping giant Maersk, were affected. e WannaCry ransomware crypto-worm, which is estimated to have hit over 230,000 computers across at least 150 countries. The attack used a specific Microsoft Windows vulnerability to encrypt data and demand ransom payments. Among the range of sectors and industries hit, one of the largest agencies to suffer was the NHS, which was still largely reliant on outdated software and operating systems, making it vulnerable to attack.
Cyber insurance has and will continue to play an important role in the UK economy, both through the direct benefits to the UK business as well as the impact on the economy more broadly. Looking ahead, the cyber insurance market is expected to continue to undergo major development and rapid growth over the next few years, reflecting the increased awareness of risks as well as the likely increase in the frequency of cyber events driven by the broader trend of increasing digitization of businesses, which in part, were hastened by the COVID-19 pandemic. This poses challenges for data security as the quantity of data susceptible to cyber-crime increases. To tackle the challenges that arise from increasing connectivity, it is expected that coverage of cyber risks will continue to expand. To reflect this, the relevance and importance of cyber coverage in the overall functioning of the economy is expected to increase significantly.
The UK cyber insurers are adapting and improving their risk mitigation and containment processes (alongside UK cyber security firms). By sharing these techniques with businesses, UK cyber insurers can help to reduce the risks posed by cyber incidents. The complexity of cyber risks also means that reinsurance can play an important role in expanding the supply of cyber insurance.
UK Cyber Insurance Market Trends
Impact of Cyber Insurance Policy Coverage
Until recently, cyber insurance products covering business interruption losses and physical damage were only offered by a few insurers. Now, however, 96% of insurers cover business interruption losses, and an increasing number of insurers are also offering coverage for first-party losses. Coverage is continually changing and expanding to reflect the dynamic nature of cyber risks and trends. As the variety of cyber incidents and types of losses that cyber insurance increases can cover, the benefit to UK businesses of investing in cyber insurance will also likely increase. Cyber insurers and brokers are also becoming better able to understand a particular company’s insurance needs, tailoring cover appropriately. Some cyber insurance policies may require the insured organization to meet specific cybersecurity standards or demonstrate improvements in security practices. Failing to meet these requirements could affect coverage.
Impact of Disruptive Cyber Security Breach for Businesses
Cyber insurance policies typically have coverage limits that may not fully cover the costs associated with a severe breach. Businesses may still be responsible for covering certain expenses beyond the policy limits. Most cyber insurance policies have deductibles, which means the business must pay a certain amount out of pocket before the insurance coverage kicks in. The size of the deductible can significantly impact the financial burden on the organization. Even with cyber insurance, a major data breach can harm a business's reputation. Customers and partners may lose trust in the organization, leading to a loss of business and long-term damage. Cyber insurance may cover certain legal expenses and fines resulting from a breach, but not all costs may be covered. Regulatory fines and legal settlements can still have a significant financial impact on the organization. Cyber insurance can help cover the costs of incident response, forensic investigations, and recovery efforts. However, the full extent of these costs can be challenging to predict, and insurance may only cover some aspects.
UK Cyber Insurance Industry Overview
The UK cyber insurance landscape was characterized by a mix of established insurance giants, specialized cyber insurers, insurtech startups, and intermediaries working together to address the growing demand for cyber liability coverage. The market's competitive nature was driving innovation in policy design and risk assessment methodologies to meet the unique challenges posed by cyber threats. Adoption of technological platforms and up-gradation to new technology leads to an increase in the threat of cybercrimes. Innovation and technological advancement took pace as COVID-19 and urbanization struck general people to the adoption of cyber insurance to mitigate the risk of loss due to the threat of cybercrimes. Companies across the world have huge investments in this segment of the market. In the United Kingdom, the Cyber (liability) insurance market has many companies fragmented over minor shares. Swiss Re, Allianz, Beazley, Hiscox, Marsh, Tokio Marine Kiln, and AXA XL are among the cyber insurance companies.
UK Cyber Insurance Market Leaders
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Allianz
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Beazley
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Hiscox
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Marsh
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AIG
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
UK Cyber Insurance Market News
- September 2023: Cowbell is committed to addressing cyber risk challenges on a global scale, and our expansion into the UK is a testament to this. Cowbell Prime One is tailored towards SME and mid-market customers and allows brokers to customize cyber policies for different risk exposures, such as email scams, ransomware, and social engineering.
- March 2023: Cyber insurance provider Coalition is set to enter the excess cyber insurance market in the United Kingdom to help protect businesses with enhanced coverage. The firm has confirmed that it will extend its reach to provide full-follow form coverage and protection of up to GBP 10 million (USD 12126000) above a primary layer of insurance from another insurer for both cyber and technology professional indemnity (PI) lines.
UK Cyber Insurance Market Report - Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION
- 1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
- 1.2 Scope of the Study
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
4. MARKET INSIGHTS AND DYNAMICS
- 4.1 Market Overview
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4.2 Market Drivers
- 4.2.1 Data Privacy Regulations
- 4.2.2 Business Interruption
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4.3 Market Restraints
- 4.3.1 Complexity and Lack of Understanding
- 4.3.2 Cost of Coverage
- 4.4 Value Chain Analysis
- 4.5 Market Opportunities
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4.6 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 4.6.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 4.6.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers/Consumers
- 4.6.3 Threat of New Entrants
- 4.6.4 Threat of Substitute Products
- 4.6.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
- 4.7 Insights on Technological Innovations in the Market
- 4.8 Insights on Consumer Behavior Analysis
- 4.9 Government Regulation in Market
- 4.10 Impact of COVID-19 on the Market
5. MARKET SEGMENTATION
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5.1 By Product Type
- 5.1.1 Packaged
- 5.1.2 Standalone
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5.2 By Application Type
- 5.2.1 Banking & Financial Services
- 5.2.2 IT & Telecom
- 5.2.3 Healthcare
- 5.2.4 Retail
- 5.2.5 Other Application Types
6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
- 6.1 Market Concentration Overview
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6.2 Company Profiles
- 6.2.1 AIG
- 6.2.2 Allianz
- 6.2.3 Beazley
- 6.2.4 Hiscox
- 6.2.5 Marsh
- 6.2.6 Tokio Marine Kiln
- 6.2.7 AXA XL
- 6.2.8 CFC Underwriting
- 6.2.9 NIG
- 6.2.10 Zurich*
- *List Not Exhaustive
7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS
8. DISCLAIMER
** Subject To AvailablityUK Cyber Insurance Industry Segmentation
Cyber liability insurance is an insurance policy that provides businesses with a combination of coverage options to help protect the company from data breaches and other cyber security issues. It's not a question of if the organization will suffer a breach but when. Travelers and cyber insurance policyholders can also access tools and resources to manage and mitigate cyber risk. Cyber insurance generally covers your business's liability for a data breach involving sensitive customer information, such as Social Security numbers, credit card numbers, account numbers, driver's license numbers, and health records.
The UK cyber (liability) insurance market is segmented by product type (packages, standalone) and application type (banking & financial services, IT & telecom, healthcare, retail, and other application types).
The report offers market size and forecasts for the UK cyber (liability) insurance market in value (USD) for all the above segments.
| By Product Type | Packaged |
| Standalone | |
| By Application Type | Banking & Financial Services |
| IT & Telecom | |
| Healthcare | |
| Retail | |
| Other Application Types |
UK Cyber Insurance Market Research FAQs
How big is the UK Cyber Insurance Market?
The UK Cyber Insurance Market size is expected to reach USD 1.35 billion in 2024 and grow at a CAGR of 13.40% to reach USD 2.53 billion by 2029.
What is the current UK Cyber Insurance Market size?
In 2024, the UK Cyber Insurance Market size is expected to reach USD 1.35 billion.
Who are the key players in UK Cyber Insurance Market?
Allianz, Beazley, Hiscox, Marsh and AIG are the major companies operating in the UK Cyber Insurance Market.
What years does this UK Cyber Insurance Market cover, and what was the market size in 2023?
In 2023, the UK Cyber Insurance Market size was estimated at USD 1.17 billion. The report covers the UK Cyber Insurance Market historical market size for years: 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the UK Cyber Insurance Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029.
Cyber (Liability) Insurance in UK Industry Report
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