iGaming operators will aim to secure lower insurance premiums under a new offering from New Dawn Risk and Continent 8 Technologies that links coverage costs to cyber security maturity.
The partnership connects insurance pricing to the level of cyber security controls implemented by operators. Underwriters may apply premium discounts based on assessed security maturity and the safeguards in place, aligning technical controls with underwriting outcomes.
This approach follows wider market developments where insurers adjust cyber pricing based on incident response capabilities, system redundancy, and endpoint protection. According to analysis published by insurance specialist Aman Pal Singh, large gaming operators with stronger controls recorded premium reductions of 5–15% in 2025, following volatility in prior years driven by ransomware activity.
The offering combines Continent 8’s cyber security services with New Dawn Risk’s insurance placement, creating a coordinated structure for managing cyber exposure and coverage. Services include Managed SOC and MDR, cyber threat intelligence exchange, distributed denial-of-service protection, web application and API protection, and multi-factor authentication for end users.
“This partnership represents a significant step forward in how we support our clients. By combining Continent 8’s trusted cyber security services with our tailored insurance solutions, we are offering iGaming companies a truly end-to-end risk management package. It goes beyond traditional broking – it’s about delivering resilience, continuity, and peace of mind in a sector where cyber threats and regulatory pressures are constantly evolving,” said Elizabeth Grima, senior executive manager at New Dawn Risk.
Recent events have reinforced the link between operational resilience and insurance pricing. A 2025 cloud outage involving Amazon Web Services disrupted betting and gaming platforms across multiple regions, prompting insurers to refine how they assess third-party dependency risks, according to the same analysis.
Policies increasingly include provisions for contingent business interruption tied to cloud providers, alongside stricter reporting on technology dependencies. These factors influence underwriting decisions, particularly for operators reliant on single-provider infrastructure.
Cyber insurance remains central to gaming firms, covering data breaches, ransomware, DDoS attacks, and outages. Additional lines such as business interruption, professional indemnity, crime, and directors and officers liability address financial, regulatory, and governance exposures tied to digital operations.
The joint offering will launch in the UK and Europe, with plans for global availability. It combines cyber security services with insurance placement, with the aim of improving access to coverage for iGaming operators.
Businesses adopting the package may qualify for discounted premiums, which can increase access to cost-effective coverage depending on their cyber security posture. This aligns with broader underwriting practices where pricing varies significantly based on compliance standards, operational controls, and jurisdictional exposure.
