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Cyber risk intelligence firm KYND has claimed the title of ‘InsurTech Innovation of the Year’ at the 2025 InsuranceERM Americas Awards, celebrating its impact in revolutionising cyber insurance underwriting and risk management across the continent.
Hosted by InsuranceERM, the annual awards recognise exceptional achievement and innovation in insurance risk and capital solutions. This year’s winners reflect the evolving demands of the industry, particularly in tackling emerging digital threats.
KYND stood out to the independent judges for the way its technology seamlessly integrates live cyber intelligence into every phase of the underwriting journey. From identifying risk to managing exposure, KYND’s tools help insurers make decisions that are timely, data-driven, and more profitable.
Client success stories supported KYND’s submission, with proven improvements in risk transparency, faster quote-to-bind times, and notable reductions in cyber claims.
“Having worked closely with leading insurance players around the world, we understand better than anyone the complexity and pace of change in today’s cyber risk landscape,” said Melanie Hayes, COO and Co-founder of KYND.
“This award is not only recognition of our commitment to delivering accurate, actionable cyber intelligence – it’s also a testament to our relentless focus on innovation. At KYND, we’re driven to help our partners gain real control over cyber risk, enabling them to make faster, smarter, and more profitable decisions, while also supporting their clients in building greater resilience against today’s dynamic threat landscape.”
Used extensively across the insurance and financial sectors, KYND’s platform delivers instant insight into cyber risk for both individual firms and portfolios. It enables insurers, brokers, investment managers and their clients to manage cyber risk proactively and with confidence.
