US insurtech Mulberri is offering clients of Nasdaq-listed Qualys exclusive discounts on cyber insurance.

Qualys, which provides IT, security and compliance solutions, says cyberattackers are targeting SMEs and the initiative “marks an important step in helping businesses safeguard their digital assets while optimising their cybersecurity insurance coverage”.

Eligible Qualys customers will pay lower premiums through Mulberri Cyber, which offers rapid response to incidents and covers scenarios including data breaches, ransomware and network interruptions.

“By aligning our cyber insurance with Qualys, we are furthering our mission to make insurance more accessible, affordable and responsive to the actual SME cyber risk landscape,” Mulberri co-founder and CEO Hamesh Chawla said.  

“Businesses that actively manage their security posture with Qualys deserve to see exclusive benefits.”

Qualys chief risk technology officer Richard Seiersen says his business provides insurers with real-time, comprehensive insights into an organisation’s risk profile, enabling more accurate assessments and tailored coverage options.

He says the team is “seeking to transform the cyber insurance underwriting process by taking the first step into an inside-out view of cyber risk for insurance”.