For companies and organizations, an attack by hackers can inflict financial losses,corporate embarrassment and legal action.

For insurers jumping into the brave new world of cyber crimeinsurance, it's free marketing for what could be a $10 billionopportunity.

High-profile computer breaches like the hack of the Democratic National Committee andthe Twitter Swastika Hack are reinforcing the needfor protection against cyber threats, and companies such asAllianz SE and BeazleyPlc are eager to step in. Insurers see coverage against hackersas one of their most promising markets, estimating that premiumswill triple over the next four years.

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