Cyber Update

Cyber coverage in the Canadian P&C market is a unique offering because the risk is constantly shifting.

Underwriters are looking to support clients who take a proactive approach to promoting strong cyber security measures. The result is a customized cyber insurance product that goes beyond just paying for damage, and includes loss control services such as ethical hacking, response planning, legal and IT support, and even coverage for reputational damage.

Learn all about what’s new in the cyber market in our cyber insurance hub.


Why winning product liability lawsuits against self-driving carmakers isn’t easy in Canada

A successful U.S. lawsuit involving a car using autopilot might not clear product liability proof hurdles in Canada

By Phil Porado | December 30, 2025

4 min read

How insurers can mitigate AI-associated risks

Reliance on data by Canada’s P&C insurance industry highlights the need reduce risk exposures associated with artificial intelligence

By Jason Contant | October 28, 2025

2 min read

Insurers urge feds to protect critical services from cyberattacks

IBC also calls for updates to cyber privacy laws to address data obtained through AI use

By David Gambrill | October 21, 2025

3 min read

How to incorporate AI threats into your cyber risk training

Formal training should be quarterly and cover data security, privacy and how to spot social engineering cyber threats like phishing

By Jason Contant | October 14, 2025

3 min read

Small Canadian businesses underprepared for cyberattacks: IBC survey

Fewer than half (48%) of respondents representing SMEs believe their business is vulnerable

By Jason Contant | October 7, 2025

3 min read

Why AI adoption speed worries industry pros

The study found only one-third of businesses are confident their insurance policies address AI risks adequately

By Jason Contant | September 30, 2025

3 min read

Ransomware chatbot negotiators, HR scams, LLM credential-stuffing: What’s new in cybercrime

How criminals are using AI and large language models to scam your clients more efficiently and effectively

September 22, 2025

3 min read