Starr Indemnity & Liability Company / Starr Surplus Lines Insurance Company (Starr International Company, Inc. (USA))

Cyber Risk Response
Cyber and Terror Response

by Starr Indemnity & Liability Company / Starr Surplus Lines Insurance Company
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Last updated 29.04.2026

Cyber Risk Response / Cyber and Terror Response is a cyber insurance product underwritten by Starr Indemnity & Liability Company / Starr Surplus Lines Insurance Company (Starr International Company, Inc. (USA)), available in USA. It is aimed at mid-market companies, large enterprises and multinational groups. Coverage limits reach up to Up to $20M. Policyholders get 1 bundled proactive service — Pre-breach advisory — designed to reduce breach risk before a claim ever happens. The carrier holds an AM Best rating of A (Excellent) – AM Best. It is distributed through insurance brokers.

Product Details§ 01

Max Insurance Limit
Up to $20M
Min Premium / Revenue
No revenue threshold published
Market Focus
Mid-market, Large, Multinational
AM Best Rating
A (Excellent) – AM Best
MGA / Direct
No – Direct insurer.
Policy Language
English
NIS2 / DORA Support
Not applicable.
War Exclusion
War and nation-state cyber exclusion applied (LMA-aligned).
Geographic Scope
Global.
Broker Only
Yes

Advantages & Limitations§ 02

Advantages

  • Two products:
  • — Cyber Risk Response: comprehensive primary standalone cyber; both admitted and surplus lines; first and third-party coverage including network security and privacy liability, data breach notification, forensics, BI, data recovery, regulatory fines, cyber extortion.
  • — Cyber and Terror Response: combined cyber + workplace violence/political violence/terrorism in a single policy; middle-market focused.
  • Rapid7 partnership: front-end loss prevention services included for policyholders.
  • Lloyd's syndicate (Starr): S&P A+ (Strong).
  • Founded by Maurice "Hank" Greenberg (former AIG CEO); 5 continents; specialty focus.

Limitations

  • Relatively newer in cyber at scale (entered 2023); limited claims history vs. incumbents.

Contact & Response§ 03

Customer Contact
Fred Pugh (Head of Cyber - international) frederick.pugh@starr.com Andy Lewis (Head of Cyber UK) andrew.lewis@starr.com
24/7 Crisis Hotline
Via eRisk Hub incident hotline (policy-included).

Frequently asked questions§ 04

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Who is Cyber Risk Response / Cyber and Terror Response designed for?

Cyber Risk Response / Cyber and Terror Response by Starr Indemnity & Liability Company / Starr Surplus Lines Insurance Company targets mid-market companies, large enterprises and multinational groups in USA. Geographic scope: Global..

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What proactive security services are included with Cyber Risk Response / Cyber and Terror Response?

The policy bundles 1 proactive service: Pre-breach advisory. These preventive services are typically included in the premium.

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Does Cyber Risk Response / Cyber and Terror Response help with NIS2 or DORA compliance?

Starr Indemnity & Liability Company / Starr Surplus Lines Insurance Company indicates the following NIS2/DORA support for this product: Not applicable..

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How can I buy Cyber Risk Response / Cyber and Terror Response in USA?

Cyber Risk Response / Cyber and Terror Response is sold through insurance brokers — broker contact: https://starrcompanies.com/. Compare it with alternatives in USA on Ryskly before approaching a broker.