THE SIX MILLION DOLLAR LAWYERS! In this episode, David discusses the recent settlement in the TMX Finance data breach lawsuit, the hazards of litigation facing both plaintiffs and defendants in such cases, and how the right policy wording can make a difference in the availability of insurance coverage to defend and settle such claims.

MOVEIT LITIGATION MOVES FORWARD. In this episode, David discusses a recent ruling slimming down the massive lawsuit against an embattled software developer whose file transfer tool was the target of a 2023 cyberattack. David also breaks down the issues surrounding insurance coverage for the defense of such matters.

UNDERWRITER: HEAL THYSELF. A recent spate of high-profile cybersecurity incidents at insurance companies can leave consumers and businesses wondering how secure their data really is. In this episode, David discusses how Alliant works with its own Financial Institution clients to improve their insurability and cyber maturity.

DIRTY LAUNDRY! A leading bleach maker has sued its cybersecurity vendor following a crippling 2023 cyberattack. In this episode, David discusses what it would take for the plaintiff to pierce through any limitations of liability in the parties' contract, as well as the importance of cyber insurance as a backstop when the best vendor management practices fail.

THIRD PARTY CYBER ATTACKS ARE ON THE RISE! This year's Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report revealed that attacks on service providers doubled as a percentage of reported data breaches. In this episode, David revisits the importance of vendor management and offers some practical tips around contract wording, cybersecurity attestations, and risk transfer solutions.

EL-MORTIFIED! In this episode, David takes a break from discussing Cyber Insurance to speak out against the vile, hateful rhetoric spewed by the hacker who took over Elmo's X account.

GOING DOWN? A recently released report by A.M. Best indicates that Cyber insurance premium volume declined in 2024, but the decline was fuelled by improved pricing rather than a drop in demand for the coverage. In this episode, David discusses another factor in play -- stricter underwriting criteria, and the role of the broker in helping clients enhance their insurability.

FREEDOM AND PRIVACY CANNOT BE SEPARATED! In this special, Fourth of July episode, David cites examples of government collaboration with private companies around surveillance of online activity, and calls upon tech companies and social media platforms to "be the adults in the room" when it comes to data privacy.

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LIFE DURING WARTIME! Against the backdrop of a tenuous ceasefire between Iran and Israel, the Department of Homeland Security has issued a bulletin warning businesses to be prepared for cyber attacks. In this episode, David discusses the DHS advisory and tackles the thorny question of the "war exclusion" commonly found on Cyber insurance policies.

STATES GET TOUGH ON SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: Amidst increasing concern about the impact of social media on the mental health of minors, Vermont became the latest state to enact legislation designed to protect children online, joining Nebraska and soon-to-be-followed by Minnesota. In this episode, David breaks down how this may impact your ability to market your products and services to this demographic and how Cyber insurance can cover the costs of regulatory proceedings.