Brit Insurance Ltd. (Syndicate 2987, Lloyd's) (Fairfax Financial Holdings (Canada))

Cyber Privacy Response
Brit Cyber Attack Plus (BCAP)

by Brit Insurance Ltd. (Syndicate 2987, Lloyd's)
B2BADirectNIS2Broker onlyEU / EEAEnglish
Last updated 29.04.2026

Cyber Privacy Response / Brit Cyber Attack Plus (BCAP) is a cyber insurance product underwritten by Brit Insurance Ltd. (Syndicate 2987, Lloyd's) (Fairfax Financial Holdings (Canada)), available in UK. It is aimed at small and medium-sized businesses, mid-market companies, large enterprises and multinational groups. Coverage limits reach up to Up to $200M (BCAP consortium); standalone bespoke.. Policyholders get 6 bundled proactive services — Vulnerability scanning, Training & awareness, Risk assessment and Incident response, among others — designed to reduce breach risk before a claim ever happens. The carrier holds an AM Best rating of A (Excellent) – 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 $200M (BCAP consortium); standalone bespoke.
Min Premium / Revenue
Lloyd's market minimums typically apply.
Market Focus
SME, Mid-market, Large, Multinational
AM Best Rating
A (Excellent) – AM Best
MGA / Direct
No – Direct insurer (Lloyd's syndicate).
Policy Language
English
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

  • Dual cyber offering via Lloyd's Syndicate 2987:
  • (1) Cyber Privacy Response: standalone cyber liability (data breach, BI, extortion, regulatory fines); all sectors, SME to Fortune 500.
  • (2) BCAP consortium (Brit Cyber Attack Plus): market's largest primary cyber capacity at $200M limit (doubled Jan 2026); covers cyber-triggered physical damage + BI; longest-standing physical damage consortium in London market since 2016.
  • FI Cyber Max consortium: new 2026 offering for financial institutions.
  • First 50 consortium: large standalone cyber limits for complex risks.
  • 5-Star Cyber Insurer — Insurance Business UK 2025.
  • Deep sector knowledge in healthcare and critical infrastructure.
  • Wholly owned by Fairfax Financial (already in DB); cyber entity distinct from Colonnade.

Limitations

  • BCAP: physically damage + cyber combined — not suited for pure standalone cyber needs.
  • Lloyd's market minimum premiums typically apply.

Contact & Response§ 03

24/7 Crisis Hotline
Via policy documentation (Lloyd's Syndicate 2987 claims team)

Frequently asked questions§ 04

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Who is Cyber Privacy Response / Brit Cyber Attack Plus (BCAP) designed for?

Cyber Privacy Response / Brit Cyber Attack Plus (BCAP) by Brit Insurance Ltd. (Syndicate 2987, Lloyd's) targets small and medium-sized businesses, 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 Cyber Privacy Response / Brit Cyber Attack Plus (BCAP)?

The policy bundles 6 proactive services: Vulnerability scanning, Training & awareness, Risk assessment, Incident response, Risk platform / portal and Pre-breach advisory. These preventive services are typically included in the premium.

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Does Cyber Privacy Response / Brit Cyber Attack Plus (BCAP) help with NIS2 or DORA compliance?

Brit Insurance Ltd. (Syndicate 2987, Lloyd's) 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 Privacy Response / Brit Cyber Attack Plus (BCAP) in UK?

Cyber Privacy Response / Brit Cyber Attack Plus (BCAP) is sold through insurance brokers — broker contact: https://www.britinsurance.com/insurance/cyber. Compare it with alternatives in UK on Ryskly before approaching a broker.