Insurance Solutions for Australian Businesses

Cyber Insurance

Protect your business from digital threats, data breaches, and costly cybercrime.

In today’s connected world, businesses of every size face increasing exposure to cyber attacks, data loss and privacy breaches. Whether you’re storing client data, processing payments, or relying on cloud software to operate-your business is vulnerable.

Cyber Insurance provides financial protection and expert support if your systems are hacked, your data is compromised, or your operations are disrupted due to a cyber event.

What Is Cyber Insurance?

Cyber insurance covers the costs associated with cyber incidents such as:

  • Hacking and ransomware attacks
  • Data breaches and privacy violations
  • Business email compromise (BEC)
  • System outages and denial-of-service attacks
  • Theft of funds or customer information
  • Employee error or phishing scams

It’s more than compensation-it includes expert crisis response, legal assistance, forensic IT support and PR management to help your business recover quickly and compliantly.

Did You Know?

Many business owners think: “We’ve got an IT provider, so we don’t need cyber insurance.”

The reality? Your IT company may help prevent incidents-but they don’t cover the cost when something goes wrong.

Cyber insurance is about financial protection, not firewalls. You’re still the one liable for legal claims, business losses, and reputation damage.

Key Sections of Cover

Cyber insurance policies typically include the following:

First Party Losses

Covers direct costs your business suffers from a cyber event:

  • Incident response costs - forensic investigations, breach notifications, credit monitoring
  • Business interruption - lost revenue due to systems being down
  • Cyber extortion - ransom payments and response costs
  • Data restoration - recovering or re-creating lost digital assets
  • Theft of funds - cover for certain types of fraudulent electronic transfers
  • Reputational repair - public relations and crisis communication support

Optional Extensions

Tailor your policy with cover relevant to your business operations:

  • Social engineering fraud - protection against fraudulent payment redirection (BEC scams)
  • Bricking cover - for devices rendered unusable by malware
  • PCI DSS fines & penalties - for businesses handling card payment data
  • Reputational harm extension - income loss due to ongoing reputational fallout

Third Party Liability

Covers claims made against your business due to data breaches or cyber-related incidents:

  • Privacy breach liability - compensation for exposing sensitive personal or commercial information
  • Regulatory investigations - legal costs and penalties from authorities like the OAIC
  • Media liability - covers defamation, copyright or IP breaches related to online content
  • Contractual liability - protection if you fail to meet your data or security obligations under a contract

Who Needs Cyber Insurance?

If your business sends emails, handles customer data, or processes payments-you’re at risk.

Cyber insurance is essential for:

  • Businesses handling sensitive customer or patient information
  • Anyone using cloud-based platforms like Xero, MYOB, or CRMs
  • Companies accepting online payments or storing financial data
  • Any business that uses email for invoicing or payments and could be tricked into paying a fraudulent account
  • Professional services (e.g. accountants, lawyers, consultants)
  • Healthcare providers and clinics
  • Retail and e-commerce operators
  • Trades, contractors and mobile service businesses
  • Manufacturers using automation or online orders
  • Schools, not-for-profits, and membership organisations

Even if you outsource IT or use secure platforms, you’re still legally responsible for your data and transactions.

Real Cyber Threats Facing Australian Businesses

  • Ransomware attacks - Small businesses are often the most vulnerable
  • Business email compromise - Invoice redirection scams cause major financial loss
  • Privacy breaches - Trigger regulatory fines and legal claims under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth)
  • Mandatory breach notifications - Required by law, with penalties for non-compliance
  • IT providers can’t cover your losses - Cyber insurance fills the gap

Why Work with Us?

Tailored Cover

Designed to match your sector, size and specific exposures

Claims Support

Access to forensic IT, legal, and crisis response experts

Australia-Wide Cover

Protection that follows your business

Flexible Limits & Add-ons

Scalable options for businesses of all sizes

Compliance Help

Support with data protection obligations and breach response

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Cyber risks are growing fast-make sure your protection keeps pace. We help Australian businesses build reliable cover that supports operational resilience and peace of mind.

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