Beazley MediaTech
Beazley MediaTech is a cyber insurance product underwritten by Beazley Insurance dac – Germany Branch (Zurich Insurance Group (Switzerland)), available in Germany. It is aimed at mid-market companies, large enterprises and multinational groups. Coverage limits reach up to Bespoke.. The policy extends beyond standard cyber liability with Cyber crime / FTF and Tech E&O combined. Policyholders get 8 bundled proactive services — Vulnerability scanning, Training & awareness, MDR / EDR and Risk assessment, among others — designed to reduce breach risk before a claim ever happens. The carrier holds an AM Best rating of A (Excellent) – AM Best (all Lloyd's syndicates; Beazley Insurance dac). The product signals support for NIS2/DORA regulatory requirements. It is distributed through insurance brokers.
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Advantages & Limitations§ 02
Advantages
- Beazley: leading specialist insurer; pioneer in cyber risk for 20+ years; 7 Lloyd's syndicates; $6.2B GWP (2024); A (Excellent) – AM Best across all entities. Operations in Europe, North America, Latin America and Asia.
- Beazley MediaTech: combined Cyber + Tech E&O + Media Liability in one streamlined policy.
- Coverage: E&O (unintentional breach of contract, professional liability), media (defamation, invasion of privacy, plagiarism), cyber (data/network liability, PR/crisis management, PCI fines, telephone fraud), plus all Full Spectrum Cyber coverages.
- Designed for technology companies and business services firms.
- Beazley Security (wholly owned subsidiary, launched June 2024 — merger of Beazley cyber services + Lodestone): in-house cyber risk management company with MXDR (Managed eXtended Detection & Response), incident response, forensics, and professional pre-breach services.
- Risk Management Offerings (RMOs — included in every BBR/InfoSec/MediaTech policy): attack surface scanning, workshops, training, phishing-resistant MFA keys, vendor discounts; tiered by premium ($30K+, $50K+, $100K+).
- Zero Dollar IR Retainer: all Beazley cyber policyholders get immediate expert IR from Beazley Security.
- CYGNVS: secure out-of-band incident command platform — available to every policyholder.
- Cyber Cash: advance payment feature for eligible policyholders to manage immediate costs.
Limitations
- Technology and business services companies only.
- Broker-only.
- Nation-state exclusions apply.
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Frequently asked questions§ 04
+Who is Beazley MediaTech designed for?
Beazley MediaTech by Beazley Insurance dac – Germany Branch targets mid-market companies, large enterprises and multinational groups in Germany. Geographic scope: EU / EEA..
+What proactive security services are included with Beazley MediaTech?
The policy bundles 8 proactive services: Vulnerability scanning, Training & awareness, MDR / EDR, Risk assessment, Incident response, Risk platform / portal, Pre-breach advisory and Crisis management. These preventive services are typically included in the premium.
+Does Beazley MediaTech help with NIS2 or DORA compliance?
Beazley Insurance dac – Germany Branch indicates the following NIS2/DORA support for this product: NIS2 and DORA compliance advisory included..
+How can I buy Beazley MediaTech in Germany?
Beazley MediaTech is sold through insurance brokers — broker contact: https://www.beazley.com/de-de/. Compare it with alternatives in Germany on Ryskly before approaching a broker.