Cyber Insurance for the day your inbox misbehaves
Cyber Insurance for Accountants
You live in email. Criminals do too. If an invoice is intercepted, credentials leak or files get encrypted, you need experts now—not next week. Cyber Insurance connects you to incident response, legal/privacy guidance and recovery so you can stabilise fast.
What it can include
Incident response: 24/7 hotline, forensics, containment
Legal & privacy: OAIC notifications and client comms
Business interruption: Lost revenue while systems are down
Cyber extortion: Ransomware support
Funds transfer fraud / social engineering: Where included or added
Data liability: Claims after a breach involving client information
Why this works well for you
One number to call, one team coordinating the moving parts
Options aligned to an accountant’s workflow (email-heavy, client data, payments)
Easy to bundle alongside PI on the same renewal date
If something happens
Call the incident hotline on your schedule.
We confirm cover and the first steps.
Forensics and legal/privacy support engage.
We keep you informed to resolution.
Disclaimer: Coverage varies by policy and endorsements. Always check your schedule and PDS.
FAQs
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Not typically, but it’s increasingly expected by clients and partners—and often required in panel or contract terms.
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PI focuses on professional services errors. Cyber handles breaches, ransomware, BEC, and privacy obligations. They complement each other.
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Policies can fund response/negotiation and related costs; any payment must comply with law and policy conditions. Prevention and restoration remain the priority.
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Think about your client count, the sensitivity of data, and the cost of being down for 3–10 days. Many small firms start at $250k–$1M and adjust with growth.
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Sometimes included, sometimes an add-on. We’ll make sure it’s addressed.
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Yes. Templates and guidance are part of incident response.
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Yes. Forensics coordinates with them.
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Revenue, MFA/backups, data volume, and the limit you choose.
