N-Able: Understanding Client Cyber Insurance Policies for MSPs

Name: N-Able: Understanding Client Cyber Insurance Policies for MSPs
Uploaded: 2026-08-01T07:03:12-04:00
Duration: 2 min 39 s
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08/01/2026

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TL;DR

MSPs should read client cyber insurance policies thoroughly to understand coverage details, sublimits, and exclusions that clients may not fully comprehend
Sublimits often restrict payouts significantly below the total policy limit, with separate caps for ransomware recovery, malware transmission, and business interruption
Reviewing policies presents a billable service opportunity but requires careful boundary management since MSPs are not licensed insurance agents

Summary

This brief guidance addresses the importance of MSPs understanding their clients' cyber insurance policies despite not being licensed insurance agents. The speaker emphasizes that IT professionals are uniquely positioned to interpret policy language and technical requirements that clients may not fully grasp. By thoroughly reviewing insurance policies, MSPs can identify coverage gaps, understand sublimits that restrict payouts for specific incidents like ransomware recovery or business interruption, and help clients make informed decisions about their coverage. The presentation highlights both the service opportunity this creates and the need to maintain appropriate boundaries given the lack of insurance licensing. Understanding policy details enables MSPs to align their security and backup strategies with actual coverage limitations, ensuring clients aren't caught off-guard by sublimits that may cap ransomware recovery at amounts far below the policy's total limit.

Chapters

0:00 - Why MSPs Should Review Insurance Policies
0:56 - Understanding Sublimits and Coverage Gaps
1:49 - Service Opportunity and Boundary Considerations

Key Quotes

0:16 "You still are going to need to know what is in a policy and there's absolutely no substitute for reading a policy back to front, fine print and all."
1:04 "You have that policy with a million dollars per year limit, but that whole one million isn't available as a payout for any covered event."
2:08 "Because this does take time and it does take effort, somebody with a certain skill set needs to review that policy."

FAQ

Can MSPs provide insurance advice to clients even though they're not licensed agents?

MSPs can review policies and highlight technical deficiencies or coverage gaps, but must avoid crossing into insurance advice that requires licensing. The focus should be on interpreting technical requirements and identifying how coverage aligns with IT infrastructure, not recommending specific policies or coverage amounts.

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» Cybersecurity » Compliance & GRC
» Data Protection

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