QBE North America Launches New Cyber Insurance Program with Converge

QBE North America has launched a cyber insurance program with new managing general agent (MGA) Converge, who will act as program administrator. 

The program will be broken down into two separate distribution structures, each with a distinct revenue focus and cyber security data access formation.

Danielle Librizzi, head of professional liability and financial lines programs for QBE North America, said that Converge’s “unique ability to access and analyze detailed cyber risk information aligns perfectly with our control-based underwriting approach.”

“Furthermore, Converge’s operational efficiency allows us to target small business through the program, complementing business we write through our retail cyber practice,” she added.

ConvergeElements, one of the distribution structures, offers primary and excess cyber coverage through select agents and brokers for companies with up to $100m in revenue. 

ConvergeConnect, meanwhile, offers primary cyber coverage through prequalified technology provider partnerships for companies with up to $750m in revenue. 

These partners provide Converge with access to “insured-specific behind-the-firewall security and underwriting data to provide best-in-class customer solutions leveraging unmatched insights on cybersecurity posture”.

Tom Kang, chief executive of Converge, said: “We’re thrilled to partner with QBE North America given their experience and reputation in the cyber insurance market. 

“Their product, underwriting and claims expertise have proven invaluable as we have set up the program, and we are excited to help them tap the growing need for cyber protection for small and mid-sized enterprises in the U.S.”

Cyber coverage through the Converge program will be provided on a non-admitted basis through QBE North America's A.M. Best "A" rated insurance companies.