ESET and Amwins partner to bridge the cybersecurity-insurance gap for U.S. businesses

Global cybersecurity leader ESET and specialty insurance distributor Amwins have announced a strategic partnership aimed at helping U.S. companies meet the rising standards of cyber insurance eligibility. As cyber threats escalate and insurers raise the bar for policy approval and renewals, businesses are increasingly expected to demonstrate strong security postures.

This partnership directly addresses that need by pairing ESET’s award-winning MDR solutions with exclusive discounts for Amwins clients. Customers will now have access to fully managed Extended Detection and Response (XDR) through ESET PROTECT MDR, along with expert support to meet insurer requirements.

“ESET’s consistent performance and recent recognition as the Best Ransomware Remediation Solution make them a great fit for our clients,” said David Lewison, EVP and National Professional Lines Practice Leader at Amwins.

A win-win for cybersecurity and coverage

This collaboration is designed to solve a long-standing industry problem: the disconnect between insurance underwriting and the reality of day-to-day cybersecurity operations. Now, Amwins clients can access ESET’s 24/7 MDR services to:

• Proactively identify and neutralize threats using AI + human expertise

• Meet insurer expectations with stronger incident response and ransomware protection

• Avoid coverage denials by proving mature cybersecurity practices

“Whether our clients are entering the cyber insurance market or renewing under tougher scrutiny, this partnership helps them become a better risk,” added Jason White, EVP and Professional Lines Broker at Amwins.

More than a discount

The partnership includes more than just access to software. By integrating cyber risk assessments, compliance guidance, and security controls with Amwins’ insurance services, ESET and Amwins deliver comprehensive support across the full insurance lifecycle, from initial application to policy renewal.

“This collaboration marks a major milestone in bringing cybersecurity into the insurance discussion,” said Ryan Grant, ESET Country Manager for US & Canada. “With three decades of threat intelligence and MDR experience, we’re proud to help businesses stay protected and insurable.”

About ESET PROTECT MDR

ESET’s Managed Detection and Response (MDR) service provides round-the-clock threat hunting, incident response, and automated protection across endpoints, cloud applications, email, mobile devices, and the entire network infrastructure

Designed for companies without in-house security teams, ESET MDR combines layered defense, expert oversight, and operational simplicity, making enterprise-grade cybersecurity accessible to organizations of all sizes.