Cyber Insurance Sees 100% Renewal, Adoption Surges in BFSI, Tech

Cyber Insurance Policy Renewal Rate is a tremendous 100%
Almost 100% of cyber insurance customers are renewing policies. Companies today understand the repeating and dynamic character of cyber risks, which result in frequent policy renewals. Cyber insurance is no longer considered an optional risk-transfer vehicle but as a vital part of enterprise risk management.
Turnover over ₹10 Cr driving Cyber Insurance adoption; BFSI and Tech industries leading the way
Adoption of cyber insurance is high in five industries, largely among companies with turnover over ₹10 crore in a year. Industry-wise distribution of adoption is as follows:
BFSI (35-40%): The BFSI industry is the biggest buyer of cyber insurance, as it is most exposed to financial fraud, data breaches, and regulatory fines.

Technology & IT (30%): IT companies handle huge volumes of customer and business data, and hence are top targets for cyberattacks.

Startups (25%): Contractual obligations and investor needs are major drivers of insurance uptake.

Healthcare (5%): Patient data and ransomware attacks are driving uptake.

Logistics (5%): As supply chains go digital, cyber risks in logistics are growing.
The prevalence of mid-to-large businesses (₹10+ crore turnover) in adoption of cyber insurance indicates that companies with higher revenues are more aggressive in managing risks. BFSI and technology domains are at the forefront of adoption as they have high operating and regulatory risks, and startups are also buying cyber coverage to meet external needs.
First-time buying firms account for 30-35% of Cyber Insurance customers
A remarkable 30-35% of companies buying cyber insurance are new buyers, demonstrating that awareness is growing. The trend points toward a move away from reactive towards proactive cyber risk management, particularly among mid-size companies and start-ups.
With almost one-third of buyers as new customers, market penetration is obviously on the rise. Increasingly more and more companies, particularly those which in the past underestimated cyber threats, now increasingly realize the cost of cyberattacks.
Business Interruption due to Data Breaches account for 45% of Cyber Insurance claims
Cyber insurance claims statistics show the most common grounds for payouts:
Claim Type\tPercentage of Claims
Network or Business Interruption due to Data Breach\t45%
Social Engineering Attacks\t25%
Ransomware Incidents\t20%
Other\t10%
The reality that fully almost a half of all claims (45%) are business interruption makes the growth in cyber insurance ever more significant as a business continuity protection. The companies are not only protecting against financial loss but also reducing downtime.
Regulatory revisions, contractual obligation fuel Cyber Insurance expansion
Demand for cyber insurance has expanded considerably in the last 12-24 months due to:
Regulatory compliance – Cybersecurity regulations and data protection laws mandate companies to become more cyber resilient.

Contractual requirements – Businesses, especially in BFSI and IT sectors, are asking vendors and partners to maintain cyber insurance.

Risk assessments – Businesses are evaluating their cyber exposures in advance, driving adoption of insurance.

Evaa Saiwal, Policybazaar For Business Head of Liability Insurance says, “The cyber insurance market has transitioned from a niche product to a business imperative over the past two years. The demand has been driven by growing cyber threats and regulatory requirements. It’s set to grow sustainably, not only for large enterprises but also for SMEs and new industries. The near-100% renewal rate indicates the fact that companies now regard cyber insurance as an essential protection tool. Beyond financial recovery, cyber insurance is becoming a critical enabler of business continuity, allowing companies to absorb and recover from attacks with minimal disruption. As threats such as ransomware, phishing, and data breaches continue to rise, incorporating cyber risk management and insurance will be critical to creating a resilient and secure digital ecosystem for businesses.”