LONDON, May 8, 2024 – WTW (NASDAQ: WTW), a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company today announces strategic enhancements to its global cyber facility. Following a successful launch in January 2023, WTW’s CyXS facility, a global solution for excess cyber insurance coverage, has introduced new features, effective 1 April 2024, designed to meet the dynamic needs of clients and keep ahead of market trends as cyber risks escalate.
Key enhancements include:
WTW has increased the capacity of the CyXS facility based on client feedback, reflecting a commitment to providing robust support for its global client base. The facility now also includes coverage for cyber-induced physical damage, which is becoming increasingly relevant as cyber exclusions become prevalent. Unlike static offerings in the market, WTW’s CyXS facility is designed with an agile approach to rapidly adapt to increasingly severe cyber threats, and not only meet but anticipate client needs.
Glyn Thoms, Head of GB Finex, Cyber and TMT at WTW, said: "Our 2024 Global Directors' and Officers’ Survey underscores that cyber risk remains a top concern for directors globally. The enhancements to the CyXS facility are a direct response to this concern, ensuring that we continue to lead with solutions that are not only comprehensive but also adaptable to the varied needs of our clients across different industries and regions."
“Our 2024 Global Directors' and Officers’ Survey underscores that cyber risk remains a top concern for directors globally.”
Glyn Thoms | Head of GB Finex, Cyber and TMT at WTW
Andy Maher, head of cyber and technology, London, AXIS Capital said: “We are very pleased to continue as a leader of the WTW CyXS facility, which harnesses some of the key values that Lloyd’s markets bring to the cyber insurance space, ensuring the class keeps pace with and anticipates our mutual customers’ needs.”
Michael Shen, head of cyber and technology, London market, Canopius added: “Our ongoing partnership with WTW enters its second year as a leader on the enhanced CyXS facility. We are proud to be part of this excess cyber insurance solution, as it expands to address a challenging cyber risk landscape and the evolving needs of clients."
CyXS stands out as a sophisticated solution in the realm of cyber insurance, specifically structured to help companies facing complex challenges strengthen their existing cyber risk insurance programs efficiently and effectively.
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