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Cyber ransomware and extortion

If ransomware locks your devices or someone extorts you over a cyber event, the policy responds.

What is covered, and what is not

One example of each, so the boundary is visible before you buy. The issued policy always has the final word.

Covered example

Ransomware locks a family computer and a ransom demand follows; the case is handled under the policy.

Not covered example

An extortion threat with no underlying cyber event behind it.

The policy wording

The same line in the words a policy uses. The meaning does not change.

Coverage for cyber ransomware and extortion events, subject to the terms of the issued policy.

No limit is set for this line on its own. Total cover is set per plan, and every figure is subject to the terms of the issued policy.

Which plans include it

Every plan in your region, with its monthly price and total cover, and whether this line is part of it.

Plan comparison for this coverage line
PlanMonthly priceTotal coverThis line
Silver$49 / month$250KIncluded
Gold$75 / month$500KIncluded
Platinum$330 / month$2MIncluded
Diamond$1,125 / month$5MIncluded
Diamond +$2,250 / month$5MIncluded

Who does what if this happens

Three parties, each with one job.

  • Carriers pay covered claims.

    A covered claim is paid by the carrier behind the policy, subject to the terms of your policy.

  • Syba runs the response.

    The 24/7 cyber desk takes your report and works the case with you until it is resolved.

  • A licensed broker places the policy.

    The broker places your policy with a carrier through the licensed channel for your jurisdiction.

The fine print, up front