Technology/Science
Cryptocurrency Thefts and Fraud Reportedly Reach $1.2B in Q1
Losses from the theft of cryptocurrencies from exchanges and fraud-related activities surged in the first quarter of the year to $1.2 billion, or 70 percent of the level for all of 2018, ...
Norsk Hydro Reports $52M in Cyber Attack Costs for Q1
Norsk Hydro said the March cyber attack that paralyzed its computer networks would cost the aluminum maker up to 450 million Norwegian crowns ($52 million) in the first quarter. The Oslo-based firm, ...
The Latest Launches From Coalition, Brit Ltd. and AXA XL
Coalition has started marketing comprehensive coverage for healthcare companies. Brit Ltd. beefed up coverage options for one of its key cyber products. A division of AXA XL debuted its ...
U.S. Drivers Think They’re Safe, but Carriers Know Otherwise Through Phone Usage Monitoring
The distracted driving report by Zendrive, a traffic-data startup, makes it clearer and clearer each year that millions of Americans can't stop themselves from talking, texting and live ...
Tesla’s Musk Renews Plans to Take on Insurers
During Tesla's earnings call last Wednesday, Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk said that the company is creating its own insurance product and hopes to launch it in about a month. The comments ...
HOVER Raises $25M Series C; 3D Home Improvement Startup Touts P/C Insurance Partners
HOVER, a 3D technology/e-commerce startup that counts insurers among its customers, has raised a $25 million Series C financing round. The San Francisco-based company said its technology platform ...
Marsh Will Begin Rollout of Proof of Insurance Blockchain to U.S. Commercial Clients
Marsh said it will start rolling out its Proof of Insurance Blockchain platform to U.S. commercial clients. Originally launched as a proof of concept last April, Marsh's blockchain-driven Proof of ...
Cyber Attacks on Businesses and the Losses They Inflict Are Rising
Cyber attacks on businesses around the globe are on the rise, as well as the losses they inflict. Approximately 61 percent of firms dealt with a cyber attack over the last year, compared to 45 ...