Posted: 31 Mar 2021 Resource Type: Research Report Download Back This report by the City of London Corporation in association with Accenture identifies cyber insurance as one of the next key markets of growth for London, as the city and the UK emerge from the pandemic. The National Cyber Security Centre recently published data covering September 2019 to August 2020 showing a 10% increase in cyber-incidents with 194 COVID-related. Business leaders have been faced with rising costs in cyber security. Approximately 69% of business leaders say that staying ahead of attackers is a constant battle and the costs are unsustainable. London is well-placed to meet growing demand for cyber insurance and remain the pre-eminent global hub. It outlines how London’s cyber security ecosystem and insurance industry can collaborate to achieve this and the benefits it will have for the broader UK economy. This webinar hosted by the The Rt. Honourable The Lord Mayor of the City of London, Alderman William Russell, explores the relationship between the London market and Latin America in the cyber insurance space. Speakers were: Paul Gooch, Cyber Underwriter, Tokio Marine Kiln Alistair Clarke, Executive Director and Team Leader, Cyber & Commercial E&O, Aon Sarah Stephens, Cyber, Media & Technology Practice Leader, Marsh Moderator - Max Richter, Managing Director, Insurance, Accenture London is the only location that combines a global insurance hub with a leading technology ecosystem providing comprehensive services for cyber security. Share: Share to LinkedIn LinkedIn Share to X Share to Facebook Facebook Share to WeChat WeChat Share to WhatsApp WhatsApp Share to Email Email Download Related content Research Report Untapped digital talent: the £3bn opportunity Feb 2026 - With the current digital talent pipeline failing to keep pace with rising demand, there is an opportunity to embrace non-traditional forms of recruitment and access a previously overlooked pool of high-potential talent. Untapped digital talent: the £3bn opportunity Thought Piece Sustainable finance in 2026: a leadership moment for the UK Feb 2026 - A closer look at the sustainable finance trends investors should watch in the year ahead — and why London is at the centre of the action. Sustainable finance in 2026: a leadership moment for the UK Research Report Securing the transition Jan 2026 - Scaling the Long-Duration Energy Storage sector will be vital in helping the UK Government meet its 2030 target, reduce the UK’s reliance on fossil fuels and help bring down electricity bills. Securing the transition Research Report Our global offer to business Jan 2026 - The 6th edition of our annual report benchmarking the UK’s competitive position relative to other global financial centres. Our global offer to business