Archive · 13 Nov 2025
Tata AIG Launches Cyber Insurance in AP, Telangana to Combat Rising Cybercrime
Imagine a company's computers and information are like their most precious belongings.
Bad people, called hackers, can try to break these computers or steal the information.
Tata AIG has created a special insurance called CyberEdge, like a protective shield, for companies in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
This shield helps companies if hackers cause problems.
It provides quick help from experts to figure out what happened and fix it.
It also helps pay for fixing broken computer systems, covers lost profits if the business has to stop working for a while, and can even protect personal devices used for work.
Tata AIG is offering this because these areas have a lot of cyberattacks.
They want to help businesses stay safe and grow.
TATA AIG has launched 'CyberEdge', a cyber insurance solution for businesses in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
The company aims for twofold business growth in the region by FY28, with cyber insurance contributing significantly to its Financial Lines premium.
Andhra Pradesh and Telangana are ranked second in India for cybercrime incidents, with millions of malware detections and thousands of ransomware cases in 2024.
CyberEdge offers protection against financial and operational losses, including forensic investigations, data restoration, and business interruption.
Key features include rapid response, replacement cover for damaged systems, flexible business interruption loss calculation options, and extended coverage for various systems.
- Who
- TATA AIG General Insurance Company
- What
- Launched CyberEdge, a comprehensive cyber insurance solution for businesses.
- When
- Today (announced)
- Where
- Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
- Why
- To safeguard businesses from cyberattacks and data breaches, and to achieve twofold business growth in the region by FY28.
Concerns about cyber risks
Preparedness and protection
Cyber Threat Landscape
Concerns about cyber risks
The cyber threat landscape is rapidly evolving, with Andhra Pradesh and Telangana being among India's most digitally active yet targeted regions.
Preparedness and protection
Businesses are increasingly viewing technological advancements as a leading driver of new risks, necessitating robust cyber defenses.
Cybercrime Statistics
Concerns about cyber risks
Andhra Pradesh and Telangana rank second in India for reported cybercrime incidents, with millions of malware detections and thousands of ransomware cases in 2024.
Preparedness and protection
The average cost of a data breach in these states has reached ₹19.5 crore, highlighting the significant financial implications for targeted businesses.
- Company
- TATA AIG General Insurance Company
- Product Name
- CyberEdge
- Target Region
- Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
- Growth Target
- 2X business growth by FY28
- Cybercrime Rank (AP & TG)
- Second in India for reported incidents
- Average Data Breach Cost
- ₹19.5 crore
- Malware Detections (2024)
- Over 6.2 million
- Ransomware Incidents (2024)
- 17,500
