WRIN.tv speaks with Tom Leonardi about regulator focus on cybersecurity during the recent IIS Global Insurance Forum at the United Nations. He is the former Connecticut Insurance Commissioner and now a Senior Advisor at Evercore. According to Mr. Leonardi, until the hack on Anthem and Premera Blue Cross, regulators had not concentrated on cyber risk. Now, he says, the NAIC …

According to The Hill, researchers believe the China-based hackers suspected of stealing digital records of 4 million federal employees were also behind the cyberattacks on Anthem and Premera Blue Cross. Investigators believe attacks are focused on gathering intel on espionage targets including defense contractors and government workers.…not on making a quick buck. In fact, the leaked Anthem and Premera data …

WRIN.tv’s Monday Morning Headlines, compiled by SNL Insurance, is a video digest of the news you need to know about the U.S. Insurance industry. Today’s Monday Morning Headlines: Cyber Threat Intelligence Integration Center for public-private cybersecurity Anthem cyber breach should be wake-up call for vulnerable health insurers NY State to strengthen regulations on insurer cybersecurity Connecticut Governor concerned about DC negotiating Covered …

The cyber-attack on Anthem should serve as a ‘wake-up call’ for the rest of health care industry. Experts say data breaches in the health care industry are likely to become more common, and the industry needs to better prepare. While personal information stolen from Anthem was not encrypted, the health insurer said experts believe encryption would not likely have prevented …

WRIN.tv’s Monday Morning Headlines, compiled by SNL Insurance, is a video digest of the news you need to know about the U.S. Insurance industry. Today’s Monday Morning Headlines: Cyber-attack on Anthem affects millions…Breached data limited Coalition urges Fed to proceed slowly on insurer capital standards Florida Insurance Commissioner keeps job amid political tempest Allstate commits to advertising Esurance despite deteriorating …

Health insurance giant Anthem was the target of an external cyber attack, which compromised personal member information including names, birthdays, social security numbers, addresses and employment information. Anthem said there is no evidence that credit card or medical information was compromised. Attorneys general… in several states… are investigating.