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      The growing imperative for SMEs to up their IT security

      06/12/21
      Cyber
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      The growing imperative for SMEs to up their IT security

      The ever-escalating frequency and severity of cyber-attacks is becoming impossible to miss, with this year seeing mega breaches and record-breaking ransomware demands. […]

      Sabrina Sexton
      Senior Underwriter
      Sabrina has over 15 years’ experience working in senior roles within Underwriting. Prior to joining Ascent Underwriting in 2019, Sabrina has previously worked at AIG, Zurich and AXA Insurance. In her position as Senior Cyber and Technology Underwriter, Sabrina is responsible for the underwriting and placement of Global Cyber and Technology risks and contributing to the profitable growth of the existing portfolio.
      24/11/21
      Cyber
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      Insurers run from ransomware cover as losses mount

      Caspar Stops
      HEAD OF CYBER
      17/02/20
      Cyber, POLICY, LANGUAGE, cyber risk
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      The industry must drive cyber risk into the affirmative market

      Caspar Stops
      HEAD OF CYBER

      Ascent hires cyber underwriting duo

      08/10/19
      Cyber, NEWS, Ascent, risk
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      Ascent hires cyber underwriting duo

      London, 08 October 2019: Ascent Underwriting, the cyber and specialty lines MGA and a founding partner of OPTIO, today announces […]

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