Although cyber liability insurance is not required for small businesses, it does offer additional peace of mind. It protects you from the exorbitant costs tied to a cyberattack or incident that impacts your customers, employees, or business. 

With data breaches and cyberattacks on the rise, it is not a matter of if but when your small business is targeted. While breaches to major and publicly traded companies always make the noise, small businesses represent a lucrative attack vector for cybercriminals because these companies often lack robust cybersecurity policies and defenses. If your company is responsible for or stores sensitive information such as HR records, credit card data, social security numbers, or bank account information, you need a cyber liability insurance policy. Cyber insurance policies can help pay for the costs associated with:

• Regulatory fines
• Lawsuits from impacted customers
• Mandatory notification of affected parties
• Forensic investigation and mitigation of security flaws
• Credit monitoring services for impacted customers
• Loss of business stemming from negative PR

There are two main types of cyber liability insurance – first-party coverage and third-party coverage. First-party coverage helps pay for expenses when your systems or networks are attacked, while third-party coverage offers financial protection when a client sues your business for failing to prevent a breach at their place of work. 

At Rickey McGill Insurance Agency in Arlington, TX, we know that you’ve poured your blood, sweat, tears, and money into building your business. Consequently, we’re invested in making sure that you don’t suffer a debilitating incident that could leave your business struggling to survive. To that end, we’ll work tirelessly to customize a commercial insurance policy that meets all your needs. Give us a call today to learn more.