Supply Chain Cyber Risk: Exposure by Association

Supply chain disruption alone can bring a business to a standstill - as demonstrated by the widely reported Jaguar Land Rover cyber incident . If your systems are connected to suppliers, customers or third-party platforms, you are exposed.

For SMEs, professional services firms, manufacturers and technology businesses alike, cyber risk is no longer confined to the IT department. It is a board-level issue that impacts revenue, reputation and long-term resilience.

This is why many businesses in the UK are now reviewing their cyber security and their cyber insurance cover, as part of a wider risk management strategy.

Cyber Security: From Business Threat to Strategic Opportunity

Cyber security is often viewed purely as a negative risk - a cost, a compliance exercise, or something delegated to IT. As a result, it frequently falls down the priority list.

But risk has two sides.

Having strong cyber-security in place doesn’t just reduce exposure, it can:

• Improve credibility with clients and suppliers
• Strengthen contract negotiations
• Support mergers, acquisitions and exits
• Lower cyber insurance premiums
• Unlock access to new supply chains

At Pangea Insurance Brokers, we work with businesses across Hampshire, Dorset and Norwich to help them reframe cyber risk as a commercial advantage, supported by the right cyber insurance.

Cyber Credentials as a Competitive Advantage

Large organisations are tightening cyber security requirements across their supply chains.

The benefits are clear:

• Businesses with Cyber Essentials accreditation are significantly less likely to suffer a cyber incident
• 92% of accredited organisations report no need to make a cyber insurance claim
• Strong cyber credentials improve insurability and reduce coverage gaps

People: Your First Line of Cyber Defence

Employees are often labelled the “weakest link” in cyber security. In reality, they are your greatest asset .

Training that is relevant, engaging and explained in plain English consistently outperforms generic online modules. When people understand why cyber security matters - to the business and to them personally - behaviour changes.

From phishing awareness to password hygiene, empowered staff significantly reduce cyber exposure and insurance claims.

From Cyber Risk to Business Opportunity

Cyber security will always involve risk - but it also presents opportunity.

Organisations that invest early, communicate clearly and insure intelligently are better positioned to:

• Win contracts
• Protect reputation
• Recover faster
• Grow with confidence

Why Choose Pangea Insurance Brokers?

As a local, independent insurance broker, Pangea Insurance Brokers provides tailored cyber insurance advice to businesses across:

We don’t believe in off-the-shelf policies. We take the time to understand:

• Your industry
• Your supply chain
• Your data exposure
• Your growth plans

Then we build bespoke cyber insurance solutions that protect your business today - and support where you want to go next.

Get in touch today to review your cyber risk and ensure your insurance keeps pace with today’s digital threats.