CFC Underwriting has become a member of the Association of British Insurers (ABI), adding significant cyber and emerging-risk capability to the trade body at a time when digital threats are accelerating across the UK economy.
One of the market’s longest-established cyber specialists, CFC has operated in the sector for more than 25 years and was among the earliest providers of online cyber insurance in the 1990s. Its proposition is built on data science, automated underwriting and real-time threat intelligence, supported by proprietary technology that identifies vulnerabilities and alerts customers before issues escalate. Today, CFC protects more than 200,000 businesses in 90 countries.
Although cyber remains central to its business, CFC has broadened its portfolio to include transaction liability, management liability, digital healthcare and a range of specialist emerging-risk lines. Its technology-driven approach allows the company to deliver rapid, tailored cover for increasingly complex exposures.
By joining the ABI, CFC strengthens the organisation’s technical depth at a time when cyber risk is rising sharply on the national agenda. The ABI represents over 300 firms and collaborates with government, regulators and industry partners on market development, regulation and consumer understanding. As cyberattacks grow in frequency and scale, resilience has become a core focus of its policy work.
The move follows a period of heightened cyber activity in the UK, with major incidents occurring regularly and pressure mounting on businesses, infrastructure operators and insurers to bolster defences. CFC’s membership enhances the industry’s collective capability as both the threat environment and client demand continue to expand.
In September, Bridgehaven Specialty UK Limited also joined the ABI, connecting the company with more than 300 firms including Aviva, Lloyd’s of London and AIG UK.
