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The Daily Raptor
Saturday, June 28th, 2025 Edition
What Cyber Insurers See (That You Should, Too)
When it comes to understanding the cybersecurity market, we’re flooded with threat reports and analyst research—but few sources offer the kind of deep, direct insight into real-world customer risk like cyber insurers do.
These firms sit at the intersection of risk, reality, and revenue—tracking actual incidents, measuring financial impact, and influencing how organizations think about protection. And while many insurers offer cyber coverage, only a handful regularly publish data-rich reports with go-to-market value.
Two standouts? Aon and Beazley. If you’re selling cybersecurity, you’ll want to see what they see.
Aon: Risk Insights from 3,000+ Organizations
Aon's 2025 Global Cyber Risk Report draws from proprietary data collected through its CyQu (Cyber Quotient Evaluation) platform. This tool assesses organizations across 35 critical controls spanning nine security domains, aligned to ISO and NIST frameworks.
The report is built on risk assessments from nearly 3,000 clients across financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, and public sector verticals. By leveraging analytics and standardized benchmarks, Aon provides:
Clear visibility into control weaknesses
Prioritized risk mitigation strategies
Insights into how clients are improving—or falling behind—in resilience
💬 Sales Insight: Use Aon's framework to guide discovery questions and differentiate your solution’s alignment with mature security controls.
Summary: Aon Cybersecurity Annual Report
Beazley: Confidence vs. Capability
Beazley's 2024 Cyber & Technology Risk Report adds critical perspective by combining global survey data with real-world cyber claims. The result? A sharp spotlight on the growing disconnect between confidence and capability:
83% of executives say they feel prepared for cyber threats
Yet incidents show many are vulnerable to AI-powered ransomware and misinformation attacks
29% of executives cite cyber as their #1 business risk (up from 26% in 2024)
But only 37% plan to increase investment in cybersecurity this year
Additionally, 79% of organizations are turning to third-party providers for cyber support—signaling a shift toward collaborative defense strategies.
🧠 Sales Insight: Beazley's report is your go-to for validating urgency, debunking overconfidence, and framing “always-on” defense as table stakes.
Top Cybersecurity Headlines — June 27, 2025
1. U.S. Warns of Potential Iranian Cyber Retaliation
Following U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites, DHS warns of expected retaliatory cyberattacks targeting U.S. infrastructure.
infosecurity-magazine.com
2. Hawaiian Airlines Addresses Cybersecurity Incident
IT systems impacted by an active investigation; flight ops remain safe, but internal disruptions are ongoing.
reuters.com
3. AI Now Core to Military Cyber Strategy
New DOD-backed research highlights AI’s expanding role in cyber defense, autonomous response, and electronic warfare.
finance.yahoo.com
4. Congress Calls for Pre-Quantum Encryption Upgrades
Lawmakers urge immediate changes to federal encryption standards amid growing concern over quantum computing threats.
U.S. House Sub-Committee Hearing
5. UK Hacker Charged in $25M U.S. Cybercrime Spree
U.S. prosecutors allege a British national ran targeted attacks against financial firms, causing $25M+ in damages.
thetimes.co.uk
6. DHS Warns of Broader Terror Threats Post-Iran Strike
Cyber and physical retaliation are both possible, say U.S. officials, emphasizing critical infrastructure preparedness.
dhs.gov
7. Private Sector Urged to Prepare for Iranian Cyber Threats
WSJ reports that federal agencies are coordinating with business leaders to harden defenses against anticipated attacks.
wsj.com
Final Thought
Cyber insurers aren’t just writing policies—they’re shaping how your customers perceive risk. Smart sellers will use their data to guide strategy, elevate urgency, and win trust. The more you understand how the risk is priced, the better you'll position what you're selling.
Have a great weekend, Raptor Community!
The DR Team
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PS: Ivy is NOT happy about working today…
