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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...

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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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Technology 28 Nov, 2024

CFC launches new insurance solution for tech companies

We're excited to announce the launch of a new comprehensive insurance solution designed for mid-size to multinational tech companies.

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Technology 12 Nov, 2024

Greentech guide: Top exposures and risk appetite

As greentech rapidly expands, insurance is evolving to address key risks in the sector. Discover how our risk appetite is adapting to meet these ne...

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People 29 Oct, 2024

Meet the Expert: Margaret Murphy, Claims Director

The claims service can go under the radar, but is in fact a vital part of the insurance value proposition. In this Meet the Expert, Margaret Murphy...

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Cyber 22 Oct, 2024

Spooky business: Recent risks Halloween edition

Businesses face all manners of unusual risks—and all need protection from the unexpected. Here are some of the stranger risks we’ve covered recentl...

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Cyber 10 Oct, 2024

AI deepfakes might not be real. But the threat is genuine

AI-generated fake videos have quickly emerged as a top cyber threat, as cybercriminals look to take advantage of advancing technology in their crim...

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