Cyber Liability Insurance

 While the news is typically filled with reports of cyber breaches in large corporations including Target, American Express, and Facebook, we rarely hear about attacks on small businesses. According to experts, 55% of small businesses have experienced a cyber breach, but few are taking measures to properly protect their finances.

 As a business owner, you understand the benefits of business insurance and probably already have general liability, commercial property, and business auto insurance. Do you have insurance to protect your business in the event of a cyber attack or information breach? As we continue towards a more connected society, cybercrime will only continue to increase its severity and frequency. Businesses should take precautionary measures to prevent an attack and protect their financial resources in the event one occurs.

What is Cyber Liability Insurance?

Cyber liability insurance protects businesses in the event of a data breach that compromises sensitive information. In addition to covering privacy issues, cyber liability also covers ransomware attacks and theft of intellectual property.

Who Needs Cyber Liability Insurance?

All types of businesses should buy cyber liability insurance, including small, large, for-profit, and not-for-profit organizations. If you conduct business online, you are at risk of a cyber breach. If you store sensitive data in-house, you are also at risk of a data breach. Many cyber liability insurance policies include coverage for online and offline breaches.

What Does Cyber Liability Protect You From?

There are many types of risks associated with collecting sensitive information, including customer contact details and payment information. If any of this information is compromised, your business is responsible for the following:

• Investigating how the breach occurred

• Implementing measures to prevent recurrence

• Notifying individuals according to state laws

• Any financial impact to those impacted by the breach

• The cost to replace credit or debit cards of those affected

 Cyber liability insurance also covers loss of business income caused by the breach, which is especially beneficial to small businesses that have a limited number of services or products.

Signs Your Business Is Vulnerable to Cyber Attacks

Many businesses assume they are too small to be targeted, but cybercriminals often focus on companies with fewer security measures.

You may be at a higher risk if you:

• Store customer information or payment data

• Accept online payments

• Use email for communication with clients

• Allow employees to work remotely

• Keep records in cloud-based software

• Depend heavily on computers or digital systems
  

Even a single phishing email can lead to costly downtime and lost revenue.

Why Small Businesses Need Cyber Insurance

Small businesses often believe cyber attacks only affect major corporations. In reality, small companies are frequently targeted because they may lack dedicated IT departments and advanced security systems.

Cyber liability insurance provides financial protection and peace of mind, allowing business owners to focus on running their businesses rather than worrying about unexpected cyber threats. 

Where Can You Buy Cyber Liability Insurance?

Contact your insurance agency to inquire about available cyber liability insurance options for your business, or give the business insurance experts at Rumbaugh Insurance a call today at 717-632-6001. Located in Hanover, PA, we are ready to help businesses in Hanover and surrounding communities secure the right insurance. As an independent insurance agent, we will submit your information to multiple carriers so you can find the right plan for your budget.