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Cyber 11 Jul, 2022

Client advisory: CFC warns of new “BazarCall” attack method

The new attack method has been growing in use among well-known ransomware groups and was responsible for 10% of malware incidents observed by CFC l...

Advisory

Media & entertainment 29 Jun, 2022

Popular media insurance myths debunked

Media liability insurance protects businesses against lawsuits brought against them for defamation, intellectual property infringement and breach o...

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Fintech 16 Jun, 2022

Is fintech insurance right for my business?

Find out the true value of insurance for FinTech companies.

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Financial institutions 15 Jun, 2022

The top five FinTech trends in 2022

FinTech is one of the fastest growing sectors in the market, and this growth was fuelled even further by the pandemic. New trends such as working f...

Article

Digital healthcare 15 Jun, 2022

Digital health: The new liability landscape

Hear from Rebecca Pelling and Andrew Dallamore from CFC's Healthcare team, where they discuss the increasing demand for faster, more efficient ways...

Webinar

Digital healthcare 25 May, 2022

The digital health opportunity

Technology is revolutionizing the delivery of healthcare around the world, creating new opportunities for traditional providers and startups alike.

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Technology 16 May, 2022

Top 3 risks in tech M&A deals

The technology sector is continuing to boom and acquisitions are becoming a norm. In 2021, technology M&A values exceeded $1 trillion for the first...

Article

Technology 10 May, 2022

Our tech policy in action

Technology companies have evolved, that's why our tech policy provides relevant and comprehensive cover for the innovative tech risks of today. To...

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Media & entertainment 5 Apr, 2022

Licensing liability risks come in all shapes and sizes

Many businesses such as food companies, manufacturers, fashion firms use third party intellectual property (IP) provided to them by way of a licens...

Article

Digital healthcare 30 Mar, 2022

A healthy approach to the metaverse

The metaverse is still in its early stages of development and the initial focus has been on the gaming sector. But other sectors, such as healthcar...

Article

Media & entertainment 29 Mar, 2022

Influencers: How are they so successful, and what are the risks?

Social media has come on leaps and bounds over the last decade, and with this has come the emergence of content creators capitalising on a captivat...

Article

Technology 24 Mar, 2022

CFC reinvents cover for tech & media companies

CFC, the specialist insurance provider, pioneer in emerging risk and market leader in cyber, today unveils its revamped policies for tech and media...

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Digital healthcare 14 Mar, 2022

CFC’s healthcare underwriters, Dale Calvert and Ryan Barreto 5-star underwriters award

Insurance Business Canada have given two of CFC’s Canadian healthcare team, Dale Calvert and Ryan Barreto, 5-star underwriter awards!

News

Media & entertainment 8 Mar, 2022

Modernised media cover for the digital age

The ways in which we consume content are ever-evolving, and so too are the entities that create and distribute it

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Technology 2 Mar, 2022

Technology claims case study: Ransomware riddle

Ransomware attack results in system damage, business interruption and contractual liability

Case study
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Financial institutions 18 Feb, 2022

Why do FinTechs need bespoke insurance?

The global FinTech market is growing rapidly, and so too are the opportunities and risks associated with companies operating in this space.

Article

Technology 10 Feb, 2022

Insurance designed especially for today’s technology companies

Would you expect a traditional motor mechanic to have the skills needed to service your electric vehicle? By the same token, do you think tradition...

Article

Media & entertainment 7 Feb, 2022

Media liability claims case study: Loose licensing

Event producer defends intellectual property infringement allegations from local artist

Case study