February 15, 2026
How CFOs and CIOs Can Align on Technology Risk and Spend
CFOs and CIOs want the same thing: predictable, defensible investment.
What Cyber Insurance Underwriters Now Expect From Leadership Teams
Cyber insurance underwriting now demands documented controls, measurable evidence, and executive accountability.
Alex Pernando S.
February 15, 2026
Cyber insurance used to be paperwork.
Now it’s an investigation.
What Changed
Underwriters now verify:
• Controls
• Processes
• Governance
• Incident response
• Documentation
Applications are no longer trusted.
Evidence is.
What They Look For
• MFA enforcement
• Backup integrity
• Monitoring capability
• Vendor oversight
• Executive governance
Weak answers lead to higher premiums or denial.
Why This Matters
If your last renewal required creative explanations, the next one may not clear.
