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AI 4 Sept, 2025

Hidden AI risks for SMEs and how to spot them

AI adoption is accelerating among SMEs, but so are the risks that often go unnoticed. Here Mark Weaver, International Technology, Team Leader at CF...

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AI 14 Aug, 2025

AI glossary

The pace of AI development and adoption is creating a brand-new dictionary of buzzwords. To help you stay ahead, here are clear, simple breakdowns...

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Intellectual property 7 Aug, 2025

CFC Summit Local 2025: Underwriting for tomorrow's risks, today

Hear from CFC's product panel; Lori Marino, US Distribution Leader; Maddi Brown, Intellectual Property Practice Leader; Amy Hurwicz, US Technology...

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AI 8 Jul, 2025

The silent album: Who owns creativity in the age of AI?

The “silent album” is more than a clever protest. It shows how the arts have become a key battleground shaping intellectual property (IP) risk, rai...

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Professional liability 17 Jun, 2025

GenAI: 4 key considerations for professional services firms

Generative AI (GenAI) is quickly becoming the go-to tool in professional services. While trust in the technology is high, unchecked use without a f...

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Technology 29 May, 2025

Tech claims case study: Separate towers of cover

With cyber threats and contractual risks rising, tech companies are increasingly likely to face more than one claim in a single policy year. While...

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Intellectual property 27 May, 2025

IP claims case study: Hardware headache

A tech firm faced an egregious license fee demand from a company claiming its patented tech was being used. The tech firm’s intellectual property (...

Case study

AI 21 May, 2025

Revisiting AI risk: 3 more threats shaping the future

As AI becomes deeply embedded in everyday operations, businesses are facing a new wave of risks. From unpredictable outputs to questions of transpa...

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AI 7 May, 2025

The AI risk gap: Why businesses lack coverage

What does the AI boom mean for business risks, with landmark regulations like the EU AI Act taking effect and most companies not confident in their...

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Media & entertainment 22 Apr, 2025

Esports playbook: Key players and common risks

The esports industry is competitive video gaming on a massive scale, home to millions of fans, billion-dollar revenues and high-stakes tournaments....

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Technology 28 Mar, 2025

SaaS provider navigates breach of contract claim

When a SaaS provider faced a claim for breach of contract, its technology policy with CFC stepped in to help avoid potentially substantial litigati...

Case study

Fintech 23 Jan, 2025

What’s next? 7 fintech trends for 2025

In the fintech space, we predict innovation and growth to pick up pace in what’s shaping up to be an exciting year. Here are 7 trends to watch in 2...

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Technology 22 Jan, 2025

What’s next? 5 technology, media and IP trends for 2025

We’re forecasting another 12 months of rapid advancement in the technology, media and intellectual property (IP) landscape. Here are 5 trends to wa...

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Technology 21 Jan, 2025

Software as a Service (SaaS): Conversation starters

SaaS providers are at the heart of modern business, yet too many aren’t aware of the risks they face—and the power of insurance in mitigating them....

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CFC Group 15 Jan, 2025

CFC appoints Matthew Glenville as chief operating officer

We're pleased to announce the appointment of Matthew Glenville as group chief operating officer.

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Technology 9 Jan, 2025

What is Software as a Service (SaaS)?

Software as a Service—SaaS for short—has revolutionized how businesses operate, enabling users to connect to scalable, cloud-based tools over the i...

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Technology 29 Jan, 2025

Broker essentials: SaaS

Join Alexander Kerby and Aura Radu from CFC's Technology, Media and IP Team, where they will explore everything you need to know about software as...

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Cyber 10 Dec, 2024

Proactive cyber attack prevention: Global security vendor

When a zero-day vulnerability surfaced in a widely used security vendor’s software, our proactive cyber attack prevention services stepped in. This...

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