AXA UK (AXA group (France))

Cyber Insurance

by AXA UK
B2BA+DirectNIS2Broker onlyEU / EEAEnglish
Last updated 29.04.2026

Cyber Insurance is a cyber insurance product underwritten by AXA UK (AXA group (France)), available in UK. It is aimed at micro-companies and sole traders and small and medium-sized businesses. Coverage limits reach up to Up to £1M (SME); bespoke for larger risks.. Policyholders get 1 bundled proactive service — Incident response — designed to reduce breach risk before a claim ever happens. The carrier holds an AM Best rating of A+ (Superior) – AM Best. The product signals support for NIS2/DORA regulatory requirements. It is distributed through insurance brokers.

Product Details§ 01

Max Insurance Limit
Up to £1M (SME); bespoke for larger risks.
Min Premium / Revenue
SME-focused product.
Market Focus
Micro, SME
AM Best Rating
A+ (Superior) – AM Best
MGA / Direct
No – Direct insurer.
Policy Language
English / local language per jurisdiction
NIS2 / DORA Support
UK Cyber Security and Resilience Bill advisory included.
War Exclusion
War and nation-state cyber exclusion applied (LMA-aligned).
Geographic Scope
EU / EEA.
Broker Only
Yes

Advantages & Limitations§ 02

Advantages

  • AXA Cyber Insurance: SME cyber product for UK market.
  • Coverage: data breach response, BI loss, cyber extortion/ransomware, data recovery, GDPR and UK GDPR notification costs, third-party privacy liability, legal costs.
  • AXA group cyber infrastructure: access to European incident response network.

Limitations

  • SME-focused product.

Contact & Response§ 03

24/7 Crisis Hotline
Via policy documentation (AXA UK 24/7 assistance)

Frequently asked questions§ 04

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Who is Cyber Insurance designed for?

Cyber Insurance by AXA UK targets micro-companies and sole traders and small and medium-sized businesses in UK. Geographic scope: EU / EEA..

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What proactive security services are included with Cyber Insurance?

The policy bundles 1 proactive service: Incident response. These preventive services are typically included in the premium.

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Does Cyber Insurance help with NIS2 or DORA compliance?

AXA UK indicates the following NIS2/DORA support for this product: UK Cyber Security and Resilience Bill advisory included..

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How can I buy Cyber Insurance in UK?

Cyber Insurance is sold through insurance brokers — broker contact: https://www.axabroker.co.uk/. Compare it with alternatives in UK on Ryskly before approaching a broker.