What the latest cyber claims data means for your clients

The cyber landscape is evolving rapidly, and brokers who understand the data are better positioned to serve their clients with confidence. According to an AM Best report cited in Cowbell's 2026 Claims Report, US cyber premiums reached $9.14 billion while claims activity rose 40%, underscoring just how active today's risk environment has become. For brokers advising clients across industries, staying informed on these trends is the foundation of smarter, more proactive client conversations. 

Cowbell's Cyber Roundup: 2026 Claims Report draws on real claims data from the past 18 months to give brokers a clear, actionable view of how incidents are unfolding across sectors. From the growing prevalence of Business Email Compromise (BEC) and evolving ransomware tactics to the industries seeing the most activity, this report gives brokers the intelligence needed to position the right coverage and strengthen client resilience before an incident occurs. 

In downloading this white paper: 

• Understand which incident types are driving claims frequency, including data breaches (33.5%), cybercrime (31.8%), and extortion events (18.3%), per Cowbell's internal claims data 
• Identify the ransomware groups most active today and what their methods mean for small and mid-sized business clients 
• Know which industries face the greatest exposure, from professional services and construction to healthcare and wholesale trade 
• Access Cowbell's 2026 outlook on emerging threat actors, litigation trends, and the continued growth of business interruption losses 
• See how faster claims reporting and layered defenses translate directly into stronger outcomes for policyholders 

The data is in. Download Cowbell's Cyber Roundup: 2026 Claims Report now and get the insights that help you deliver stronger, more informed advice to your clients this year. 

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