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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 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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Technology 8 Oct, 2024

Greentech’s rapid rise, and the risks we can’t overlook

The greentech sector is experiencing rapid innovation and growth, as businesses look for sustainable solutions in the fight against climate change....

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Technology 21 Aug, 2024

The latest from our technology, media and IP teams

We’re a busy bunch at CFC so we wanted to share the latest and greatest news from your favourite tech, media and IP teams!

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Technology 28 Jun, 2024

Hearts on the line: Lessons from the Ashley Madison affair

A new Netflix series has revived one of the most controversial cyber attacks in history, serving as a stark reminder of the data privacy issues fac...

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Technology 25 Jun, 2024

Tech transformation: 4 innovations powering frictionless trading at CFC

CFC stands at the leading edge of technology innovation in insurance, empowering our brokers to do more in less time. Here are four innovations ava...

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Intellectual property 30 May, 2024

Risk frontier: The intersection of AI and IP

The surge in AI-powered tools is raising questions in the defense and enforcement/pursuit of intellectual property (IP) claims. Here’s what you nee...

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Cyber 23 May, 2024

CFC Summit NA 2024: Fireside chat with Shannon Groeber & Kate Della Mora

Hear from Shannon Groeber, CEO, CFC USA, and newly appointed Kate Della Mora, CEO, CFC Canada.

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Technology 23 May, 2024

CFC Summit NA 2024: The next frontier

Hear from Louise O'Shea, Group CEO, CFC.

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CFC's product expert panel

Intellectual property 23 May, 2024

CFC Summit NA 2024: Ask our product experts

Hear from CFC's product panel; Margaret Murphy, Claims Director; Angus Marshall, Head of Transaction Liability; Kate Lyes, Head of Specialty Lines;...

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