Social engineering remained a hot topic in 2019 and there were several noteworthy decisions concerning loss resulting from social engineering or Social engineering remained a hot topic in 2019 and there were several noteworthy decisions concerning loss resulting from social engineering or "phishing" schemes that helped shape the landscape in favor of policyholders. (Credit: wk1003mike/Shutterstock)

This is a summary of a few of the 2019 social engineering insurance coverage decisions that will undoubtedly shape the coverage landscape for years to come.

Social engineering remained a hot topic in 2019, and there were several noteworthy decisions concerning loss resulting from social engineering or "phishing" schemes that helped shape the landscape in favor of policyholders.

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