Cybercriminals target proprietary designs, manufacturing processes, and formulations. IP theft can undermine competitive advantage and lead to regulatory issues.

• Design and blueprint theft
• Process documentation exposure
• Formulation compromise
• Competitive disadvantage

Attackers can manipulate quality control systems to compromise product integrity, leading to safety issues and regulatory violations.

• QC system manipulation
• Product defect concealment
• Safety standard violations
• Regulatory penalties

• Production downtime: £5,000 - £50,000+ per hour
• Lost customer orders and contracts
• Regulatory fines and penalties
• Staff overtime and emergency response
• Increased insurance premiums
• Reputational damage and customer churn

Situation: A manufacturer discovered proprietary designs stolen via compromised employee credentials.

Impact: Potential losses from competitive disadvantage and regulatory investigation exceeded £250,000.

Resolution: Cyber insurance covered forensic investigation, legal defence, and remediation costs.

• OT security awareness training for staff
• Vendor security assessment procedures
• Supply chain risk management
• Regular security audits and assessments
• IP protection and access controls
• Business continuity and disaster recovery plans
• Incident documentation and reporting
• Compliance with industry standards

Ideal for: Growing manufacturers with multi-system operations

• Production system recovery (up to £500,000)
• Business interruption (up to £500,000)
• IP protection (up to £500,000)
• Cyber liability (up to £1,000,000)
• Supply chain disruption coverage
• OT risk assessments

Ideal for: Multi-site manufacturers with critical infrastructure

• Fully customizable coverage limits
• Dedicated manufacturing cyber consultant
• Continuous OT monitoring and threat intelligence
• Crisis management and reputation support
• Supply chain risk management
• Regulatory compliance support

Manufacturing cyber insurance provides comprehensive protection including production system recovery, intellectual property protection, supply chain disruption coverage, quality control systems protection, business interruption, cyber liability, ransomware response, forensic investigation, legal defence, regulatory compliance support, and operational technology (OT) security.

Any manufacturer using digital systems, production control systems, or storing sensitive data needs cyber insurance. This includes small job shops, mid-sized manufacturers, large production facilities, contract manufacturers, automotive suppliers, electronics manufacturers, food and beverage producers, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and any facility with connected OT systems.

Manufacturers face ransomware targeting production systems, intellectual property theft and industrial espionage, supply chain compromises, quality control system manipulation, operational technology vulnerabilities, third-party vendor breaches, insider threats from employees or contractors, and regulatory non-compliance penalties.

Production downtime costs vary by manufacturing scale and complexity, typically ranging from £5,000 to £50,000+ per hour. This includes lost production revenue, idle staff costs, missed delivery deadlines, customer penalties, and potential contract losses. A 48-hour shutdown can easily exceed £500,000 in total losses.

Operational Technology (OT) security involves protecting manufacturing control systems, production lines, SCADA systems, PLCs, robotics, and industrial networks from cyber attacks. This includes network segmentation between IT and OT systems, industrial firewalls, access controls, monitoring, and incident response planning specific to production environments.

Yes, cyber insurance covers ransomware attacks targeting production systems, including ransom payments (subject to policy terms and legal requirements), forensic investigation, system restoration, data recovery, business interruption during downtime, and crisis management support. Coverage extends to both IT and OT systems.

Cyber insurance covers intellectual property theft including forensic investigation to determine what was stolen, legal defence costs, notification requirements, remediation expenses, and assessment of competitive impact. This protects proprietary designs, manufacturing processes, formulations, and trade secrets.

Costs vary based on manufacturing size, revenue, systems complexity, data sensitivity, existing security measures, claims history, and coverage limits. Small manufacturers might pay £1,500-£5,000 annually for basic coverage, while large facilities with complex OT systems may pay £15,000-£50,000+ for comprehensive protection. We provide customized quotes based on your specific risk profile.

Contact our 24/7 incident response team immediately. We'll deploy forensic investigators, coordinate system recovery, manage communications, handle regulatory notifications, and process your claim. Most claims are acknowledged within hours, with initial payments for emergency response within 48-72 hours. Full settlement timelines depend on incident complexity.

Yes, dependent business interruption coverage protects you when cyber attacks on suppliers, vendors, or logistics partners disrupt your manufacturing operations. This covers lost production revenue, extra expenses to source alternative suppliers, and costs to expedite deliveries to maintain production schedules.

Yes, cyber insurance covers quality control system manipulation including investigation costs, product testing and verification, recall expenses if needed, regulatory defence, legal liability, and business interruption. This protects against attacks that compromise product integrity or safety standards.

Our policies support ISO 27001 information security standards, IEC 62443 industrial automation security, GDPR data protection obligations, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and industry-specific compliance requirements. We provide regulatory defence and compliance support as part of coverage.

Basic requirements typically include firewalls, antivirus software, regular backups, multi-factor authentication for critical systems, employee security training, and incident response planning. More comprehensive coverage may require network segmentation, OT-specific security controls, and regular security assessments. We'll assess your current measures during the quote process.

Absolutely. We offer Starter Coverage designed specifically for small manufacturers with basic production systems, starting with affordable premiums and essential protections. Given that a single cyber incident can cost £100,000+, cyber insurance is a critical investment for manufacturers of all sizes.

Yes, coverage includes incidents caused by employee errors such as falling for phishing attacks, misconfiguring systems, accidentally exposing data, or unintentionally introducing malware. However, intentional malicious acts by employees may be excluded depending on policy terms.

Cyber insurance covers insider threats including data theft, system sabotage, or unauthorized access by employees, contractors, or temporary staff. Coverage includes forensic investigation, legal costs, regulatory defence, and remediation expenses. Intentional criminal acts may require separate crime insurance.

Quote timelines vary from same-day for straightforward cases to 1-2 weeks for complex manufacturing operations requiring detailed OT assessments. Once approved, coverage can be activated immediately. Contact us at 0330 127 2333 for expedited processing.

Yes, policies are flexible and can be adjusted as your operations expand, you add new production lines, increase revenue, or implement new technologies. We recommend annual reviews to ensure coverage keeps pace with your manufacturing growth and evolving risks.

Call our 24/7 incident response line immediately at 0330 127 2333. If you have existing coverage, we'll activate your incident response team. If you don't have coverage yet, we cannot cover ongoing incidents, but we can help you secure protection for future events once the current incident is resolved.

No, cyber insurance covers incidents that occur after your policy effective date. Unknown breaches that occurred before coverage began are typically excluded. However, if a breach occurred before coverage but is discovered after, coverage may apply depending on policy terms and when the breach actually happened.

Common exclusions include acts of war or terrorism, known vulnerabilities you failed to patch, intentional illegal acts, prior known incidents, betterment costs (upgrading beyond restoration), and some nation-state attacks. Physical damage to equipment is typically covered under property insurance, not cyber insurance. Review your policy for specific exclusions.

Cyber insurance complements your existing property, liability, and business interruption insurance. While property insurance covers physical damage to equipment, cyber insurance covers digital incidents, data breaches, and cyber-related business interruption. We coordinate with your other policies to ensure comprehensive protection without gaps or overlaps.

Yes, our policies include access to 24/7 incident response teams specializing in manufacturing environments. Services include forensic investigation, OT system recovery, production line restoration, crisis management, legal support, regulatory compliance assistance, and communication support. Response teams understand manufacturing-specific challenges and prioritize production recovery.

We'll need basic company information (name, location, revenue), details about your manufacturing operations (products, processes, production systems), IT/OT infrastructure overview, data types you handle, existing security measures, any previous cyber incidents, and desired coverage limits. Our team will guide you through the assessment process.

Yes, coverage can extend to multiple manufacturing locations, remote facilities, and distributed production sites. Enterprise coverage includes multi-site protection with coordinated incident response across all locations. Specify all sites during the quote process to ensure comprehensive coverage.

Review your coverage annually at renewal, and whenever you make significant changes such as adding new production lines, implementing new technologies, expanding operations, acquiring new facilities, or experiencing major changes in revenue. Cyber risks evolve rapidly, so regular reviews ensure adequate protection.