Insurers Fear Claims for Coverage of Cyberattacks Linked to Ukraine War

Insurance for cyberattacks has been a booming business, but Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has insurers sweating about the possibility of big losses. They are rushing to plug a possible loophole that leaves them vulnerable: A judge in New Jersey ruled last year that essentially said a common acts-of-war exclusion doesn’t cover cyberattacks.

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