AXIS Specialty Europe SE – UK Branch (AXIS Capital Holdings Ltd. (Bermuda))

AXIS Cyber Insurance

by AXIS Specialty Europe SE – UK Branch
B2BA+DirectNIS2Broker onlyEU / EEAEnglish
Last updated 29.04.2026

AXIS Cyber Insurance is a cyber insurance product underwritten by AXIS Specialty Europe SE – UK Branch (AXIS Capital Holdings Ltd. (Bermuda)), available in UK. It is aimed at mid-market companies, large enterprises and multinational groups. Coverage limits reach up to Up to $25M. The policy extends beyond standard cyber liability with Cyber crime / FTF and Primary & excess. Policyholders get 9 bundled proactive services — Vulnerability scanning, Penetration testing, Training & awareness and Threat intelligence, among others — 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 $25M
Min Premium / Revenue
Revenue threshold - above $2Bn revenue
Market Focus
Mid-market, Large, Multinational
Coverage
Cyber crime / FTF, Primary & excess
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

  • AXIS Safe Room – secure online incident preparation platform.
  • Broad first- and third-party coverage.
  • BI from own network or third-party/cloud provider.
  • Ransomware, cyber extortion, social engineering, cryptojacking.
  • Privacy regulatory fines and defense.
  • AI risk advisory team; proactive threat education programme.
  • Cyber Marine specialty product available.

Limitations

  • Standalone cyber policy.

Contact & Response§ 03

24/7 Crisis Hotline
+1 844 424 2947 (AXIS Incident Commander, 24/7)

Frequently asked questions§ 04

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Who is AXIS Cyber Insurance designed for?

AXIS Cyber Insurance by AXIS Specialty Europe SE – UK Branch targets mid-market companies, large enterprises and multinational groups in UK. Geographic scope: EU / EEA..

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What proactive security services are included with AXIS Cyber Insurance?

The policy bundles 9 proactive services: Vulnerability scanning, Penetration testing, Training & awareness, Threat intelligence, Risk assessment, Incident response, Risk platform / portal, Pre-breach advisory and Crisis management. These preventive services are typically included in the premium.

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Does AXIS Cyber Insurance help with NIS2 or DORA compliance?

AXIS Specialty Europe SE – UK Branch 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 AXIS Cyber Insurance in UK?

AXIS Cyber Insurance is sold through insurance brokers — broker contact: https://www.axiscapital.com/emea/tools/broker-resource-center. Compare it with alternatives in UK on Ryskly before approaching a broker.