Cyber insurance (póliza cyber) for companies
Cyber insurance helps your company respond to a cyberattack, recover its data and handle claims, depending on the policy.
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| Coverage | ★ Recommended | ★ Recommended | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Incident response | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Data and system recovery | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Liability for data breaches | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cyber extortion | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
For guidance only: coverage is governed by each policy’s terms.
What does it cover?
- Incident response
- Data and system recovery
- Liability for data breaches
- Cyber extortion
Cyber insurance: frequently asked questions
What is cyber insurance and what does it cover?
It's a policy that helps your company deal with a cyberattack. Depending on its terms, it can cover incident response, data and system recovery, liability for data breaches and cyber extortion, such as ransomware.
How much is cyber insurance for a small business?
It depends on the company's activity and revenue, the data it handles, its security controls, past incidents and the insured amount. We compare SURA, Allianz, Chubb, Zurich, Mapfre and other insurers for free.
What do insurers ask for?
Usually company details and a questionnaire about your controls, such as backups, antivirus and two-factor authentication. Each insurer has its own; we help you fill it out and compare options.
What does Colombian law require after a data breach?
If your company handles personal data, Ley 1581 de 2012 (arts. 17 and 18) requires you to protect it and report to the SIC (Superintendencia de Industria y Comercio) any security breaches that put that information at risk. The policy can cover incident response.
Where can I get cyber insurance in Medellín?
At Vera Seguros, based in Medellín, we compare cyber policies from SURA, Bolívar, Allianz, AXA Colpatria, Chubb, Zurich and more for companies across Colombia. Our advice is free.
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Get a cyber insurance quoteCoverage, premiums, deductibles and conditions depend on each insurer’s review and underwriting rules. This information is for guidance only and does not replace the policy terms.
