Travelers Risk Index puts cyber threats back as top business concern in 2026 survey

PUBT · 1d ago
Travelers Risk Index puts cyber threats back as top business concern in 2026 survey
  • Travelers’ 2026 Risk Index ranked cyber threats as the top business concern, with 58% of respondents worried some or a great deal.
  • AI-driven cyber events rose as a leading worry, near concerns over traditional breaches or unauthorized access to company systems.
  • AI use reached 89% of workforces, while only 59% reported formal governance practices, highlighting a 30-point policy gap.
  • Cyber insurance uptake climbed to 70%, up 7 percentage points from 2025, with large firms at 82% and small firms at 50%.
  • Adoption of core controls increased, including firewalls and backups at 81%, while administrative multifactor authentication rose to 72%.


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