Cyber attacks drive £3.7bn in shareholder litigation costs for UK businesses, Gallagher research finds
May 18th, 2026 • 5 min • View Source
Cyber attacks generated an estimated £11.7 billion in losses for large UK businesses during 2025, with shareholder litigation making up £3.7 billion of the total cost, according to new research from Gallagher, the international insurance brokerage, risk management and consulting firm, in partnership with the Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR). The research models […] The post Cyber attacks drive £3.7bn in shareholder litigation costs for UK businesses, Gallagher research finds appeared first on ReinsuranceNe.ws.
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