Cyber threats are rising across Australia, with a record 1,205 data breaches reported in 2025, and a cybercrime incident logged every six minutes. As digital risks continue to grow, selecting the right cyber insurance partner has never been more critical. 

Insurance Business’ 5-Star Cyber 2026 recognizes the leading cyber insurance providers helping businesses stay resilient in an increasingly complex threat landscape.  

Among this year’s winners, AXA XL and Emergence Insurance stood out for their innovative approaches, including dark web monitoring, AI-aware underwriting, and comprehensive incident response support. 

As cyber insurance evolves from claims protection to proactive risk prevention, these providers are setting new industry standards and redefining what brokers and clients should expect from coverage. 

Read the report to discover why these insurers earned top honors and explore the complete list of broker-recognized cyber insurance leaders for 2026.