Feb 11, 2022 | Articles, cyber, insurance, insurance news, Latest Insurance Articles, short term insurance, Short Term Insurance News
A report by cyber insurer Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty highlights the surge in ransomware incidents, which could be prevented if companies strengthen their cyber security and controls. During the COVID-19 crisis another outbreak has happened in cyber...
Feb 4, 2022 | Articles, cyber, insurance, insurance news, Latest Insurance Articles, short term insurance, Short Term Insurance News
Consumers are justifiably concerned about the impact of Eskom’s demand for a 20% tariff increase, but there’s another factor that could contribute to rising inflation this year: significantly higher Sasria rates on commercial vehicles. Sasria announced its 2022 rates...
Jan 28, 2022 | Articles, cyber, insurance, insurance news, Latest Insurance Articles, short term insurance, Short Term Insurance News
After two years of unexpected events, how will 2022 stack against what is becoming a much more sophisticated approach to cybercrime? While cloud technology enjoyed an unprecedented increase in its adoption, entire industries were held back after major cyberattacks....
Jan 21, 2022 | Articles, cyber, insurance, insurance news, Latest Insurance Articles, short term insurance, Short Term Insurance News
Globally, more than 10% of Internet user computers experienced at least one malware attack in 2020. Furthermore, in the same year, Kaspersky solutions blocked over 665 million attacks launched from online resources. Meanwhile in Africa, the most recent common...
Jan 7, 2022 | Articles, cyber, insurance, insurance news, Latest Insurance Articles, short term insurance, Short Term Insurance News
According to Santam’s research, 62% of commercial entities cite the struggling South African economy as their biggest emerging concern The economic downturn has impacted businesses across our specialist lines of insurance. We’ve seen the marine, heavy haulage,...
Dec 16, 2021 | Articles, cyber, insurance, insurance news, Latest Insurance Articles, short term insurance, Short Term Insurance News
Cyber theft, especially ransomware, has hit businesses and the legal profession has become a key target for cyber-criminals. Critical services to the public, such as healthcare and social services have been targeted, and recently the Department of Justice has seen the...