Core Insights - The first batch of cybersecurity insurance pilot programs in China has been successfully completed, with over 1,500 policies issued for enterprises, totaling more than 150 million yuan in premiums and nearly 11.5 billion yuan in coverage. For residents, over 2 million anti-fraud insurance policies were issued, with premiums exceeding 2.4 million yuan and coverage surpassing 100 billion yuan [1][4] Group 1: Market Overview - The global cybersecurity insurance market is projected to reach $15.3 billion by 2024, which is less than 1% of the total global property and casualty insurance premiums for that year. However, it is expected to more than double by 2030, with an average annual growth rate exceeding 10% [1] - Cybersecurity incidents are increasingly frequent due to interconnected global supply chains, geopolitical conflicts, and complex cyberattack methods, leading to a shift from traditional risk transfer tools to comprehensive risk management solutions [2] Group 2: Claims and Challenges - Claims for cybersecurity insurance are more complex compared to traditional property and liability insurance, as cyberattacks can lead to business interruption losses, legal disputes, data recovery, and privacy infringement liabilities, resulting in potentially exponential increases in payout amounts [3] - The rapid development of generative AI has heightened the risks associated with cyberattacks, with ransomware attacks forming a complete black market chain that includes subscription-based malware and AI-driven automated attack packages [3] Group 3: Regulatory Support and Product Development - The Chinese government has increased support for cybersecurity insurance, with initiatives launched in July 2023 to promote the healthy development of the market. By the end of 2024, 53 insurance companies had registered 341 cybersecurity insurance products, with 56 new products introduced in 2024 [4] - Innovative products have emerged, such as coverage for software supply chain liabilities and system defects, indicating a growing diversity in the types of cybersecurity insurance available [4] Group 4: Market Challenges - The cybersecurity insurance market in China is still in its early stages, facing challenges such as a lack of awareness among enterprises regarding the benefits of cybersecurity insurance, which affects their willingness to purchase and renew policies [5] - The industry also faces challenges on the supply side, including data scarcity, difficulties in risk quantification, limited product offerings, unclear policy terms, and the need for better collaboration within the industry [5]