With cyber coverage that's easy to place and built to hold up, you can protect your clients well beyond a primary policy's limits. HSB Excess Cyber adds coverage, backed by 20 years of trusted cyber experience.

Built for where cyber risk is headed

Built with a strategic approach to primary attachment, it offers the flexibility to drop down over sub-limited primary coverages — helping close critical protection gaps when it matters most. With a broad underwriting appetite and distribution approach aligned to HSB’s primary offerings, HSB Excess Cyber provides a consistent, scalable solution for comprehensive cyber risk management.

Why choose HSB?

  • A++ rated by AM Best
  • Available on a surplus basis nationwide
  • Follow-form excess coverage
  • Businesses with revenue up to $2bn
  • Limits up to $5m
  • Active threat monitoring services included
  • Experienced, dedicated cyber claims team

HSB has a broad appetite

The top classes of business we are writing include:

Preferred

  • Agriculture
  • Construction
  • Consultants
  • Event Planning
  • Hospitality
  • Janitorial Services
  • Nonprofit Organizations
  • Professional Services
  • Retail
  • Transportation
  • Travel Agencies 
  • Wholesale Trade

Selective

  • Assisted Living
  • Billing Services
  • Financial and Banking Institutions
  • Manufacturing
  • Medical Offices
  • Nursing Homes
  • Payroll Processing
  • Private Schools
  • Social Assistance

Ineligible

  • Adult Entertainment
  • Cannabis Production/Distribution
  • Casinos
  • Debt Collection
  • Public Schools

$15bn

global cyber insurance market size in 2025

Source: Munich Re "Global Cyber Risk and Insurance Survey 2026"

55%

of market participants name cyber as the largest insurance risk

Source: Munich Re "RiskScan 2026"

$28bn

projected global cyber premium by 2030

Source: Munich Re "Global Cyber Risk and Insurance Survey 2026"

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This product description is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a solicitation for the purchase of insurance on any risk. This insurance product described herein is underwritten by HSB Specialty Insurance Company. HSB Specialty Insurance Company is a surplus lines insurance company domiciled in the state of Connecticut and is eligible to accept surplus lines coverage from every other state. HSB Specialty Insurance Company is not a licensed insurance company in any other state. This product is only available through duly licensed surplus lines insurance brokers. Additional services may be provided by The Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company or other companies at its direction. This product may not be available in all states. This product description is intended only for distribution to licensed surplus lines producers and not for any further distribution. This product information is provided by the HSB Specialty Insurance Company, One State Street, Hartford, CT 06103 This is a summary of coverages. For all coverages, terms, conditions, and exclusions, refer to the actual insurance policy.