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 Recruiting and retaining female digital talent Jun 2026 - A call for employers to take urgent action to address barriers women face in digital roles, or wanting to transition into them. Recruiting and retaining female digital talent Case Study Allica Bank | scaling Britain’s SME fintech challenger from London Jun 2026 - Clare Gambardella, Conrad Ford, Chief Product & Strategy Officer at Allica Bank, talks to us about why London remains such a powerful environment for scaling fintech businesses Allica Bank | scaling Britain’s SME fintech challenger from London Case Study Zopa | scaling a digital bank in the UK’s fintech ecosystem May 2026 - Clare Gambardella, Chief Customer Officer at Zopa Bank, tells us about how the UK’s talent, regulatory environment and collaborative ecosystem have supported its evolution from fintech innovator to fully licensed digital bank. Zopa | scaling a digital bank in the UK’s fintech ecosystem Research Report The UK | a top destination for financial and professional services investment May 2026 - The UK continues to be Europe's most popular destination for foreign direct investment in financial and professional services The UK | a top destination for financial and professional services investment