Cowbell (Australia) (Cowbell Cyber Inc. (USA))

Cowbell Prime One

by Cowbell (Australia)
B2BA+MGABroker onlyAustraliaEnglish
Last updated 07.05.2026

Cowbell Prime One is a cyber insurance product underwritten by Cowbell (Australia) (Cowbell Cyber Inc. (USA)), available in Australia. It is aimed at small and medium-sized businesses. Coverage limits reach up to Bespoke per risk; SME limits.. The policy extends beyond standard cyber liability with Cyber crime / FTF. Policyholders get 7 bundled proactive services — Penetration testing, 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+ (Superior) – AM Best. It is distributed through insurance brokers.

Product Details§ 01

Max Insurance Limit
Bespoke per risk; SME limits.
Min Premium / Revenue
SME; turnover up to AUD 100M; no published minimum premium.
Market Focus
SME
Coverage
Cyber crime / FTF
AM Best Rating
A+ (Superior) – AM Best
MGA / Direct
Yes – MGA (Zurich Australian Insurance Ltd paper).
Policy Language
English
NIS2 / DORA Support
Not applicable.
War Exclusion
War and nation-state cyber exclusion applied (LMA-aligned).
Geographic Scope
Australia.
Broker Only
Yes

Advantages & Limitations§ 02

Advantages

  • Cowbell Australia: AI-native cyber MGA operating in Australian market; Cowbell Factors™ continuous risk scoring; closed-loop risk management platform.
  • Cowbell Prime One (AU): standalone cyber insurance programme for SMEs; annual turnover up to AUD 100M; written on Zurich Australian Insurance Ltd paper.
  • Coverages: ransomware, business interruption, data breach, network security liability, privacy liability, cyber extortion, data recovery, social engineering/FTF.
  • Broad sector appetite: accounting, construction, entertainment, financial services, healthcare, hospitality, insurance, law, manufacturing, medical/dental, not-for-profit, professional services, retail/e-commerce, transport, wholesale.
  • AU Resiliency Services (complimentary): Cowbell Insights, Cybersecurity Awareness Training (Wizer, unlimited seats first 12 months), Micro-Penetration Testing, Rx Marketplace.
  • AU subscription add-ons: COMPaaS (Compliance as a Service), full Penetration Testing, Cybersecurity Awareness Training, Vendor Risk Assessment (VRA).
  • Cowbell Factors™ risk ratings; 24/7 in-house claims specialists; API-based quoting.

Limitations

  • Broker-only distribution in Australia.
  • SME-focused; turnover up to AUD 100M.
  • Written on Zurich Australian Insurance Ltd paper.

Contact & Response§ 03

24/7 Crisis Hotline
24/7 in-house claims support / https://cowbell.insure/au/claims-services/

Frequently asked questions§ 04

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Who is Cowbell Prime One designed for?

Cowbell Prime One by Cowbell (Australia) targets small and medium-sized businesses in Australia. Geographic scope: Australia..

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What proactive security services are included with Cowbell Prime One?

The policy bundles 7 proactive services: Penetration testing, Training & awareness, Risk assessment, Incident response, Risk platform / portal, Pre-breach advisory and 3rd party risk assessment. These preventive services are typically included in the premium.

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Does Cowbell Prime One help with NIS2 or DORA compliance?

Cowbell (Australia) indicates the following NIS2/DORA support for this product: Not applicable..

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How can I buy Cowbell Prime One in Australia?

Cowbell Prime One is sold through insurance brokers — broker contact: https://console.cowbell.au/login. Compare it with alternatives in Australia on Ryskly before approaching a broker.