# Upfort > Cyber security & insurance unified ## At a glance | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Category | Specialty Solutions | | Type | Solutions Provider | | Region | NA | | Headquarters | San Francisco, CA | | Founded | 2017 | | Stage | Growth | | Employees | 51-200 | | Funding | Series A | ## Overview Upfort is a cybersecurity and cyber insurance platform that unifies AI-powered security with robust cyber insurance to deliver comprehensive cyber risk solutions for businesses. Founded in 2017 as Paladin Cyber and rebranded in September 2023, the company makes cyber risk easy to manage and simple to insure through its integrated approach combining proactive security tools with insurance placement from leading carriers. The platform serves the full cyber risk ecosystem, partnering with insurance carriers, MGAs, brokers, and agencies to offer end-to-end cyber protection for small and medium-sized enterprises. Upfort's AI-powered prevention and intelligent automation transform the economics of cyber risk management, resulting in fewer claims, lower loss ratios, and more efficient underwriting for all stakeholders. Upfort has processed over $100 million in premiums and serves tens of thousands of organizations. An independent 18-month study of a leading cyber insurance program showed that policyholders who fully implemented Upfort Shield experienced an 80% reduction in claim likelihood, with zero ransomware and wire fraud claims filed. ## Products & services ### Upfort Shield Upfort Shield is a modular cybersecurity platform that delivers enterprise-grade protection to businesses of all sizes, proven to significantly lower the likelihood of ransomware, breaches, and other cybersecurity incidents. **Key features:** - AI\-powered email protection that identifies 34% more malicious URLs than Office 365 and 160% more than Google Web Risk - Web protection via browser extension with content filtering - Phishing simulations and security awareness training - Risk monitoring and continuous exposure identification - Endpoint and network protection - Real\-time breach alerts *Target users:* SMBs, policyholders, insurance program participants ### Underwriting Workbench A platform for carriers and MGAs to build sustainably profitable SMB cyber programs through AI-powered underwriting tools and unique datasets. **Key features:** - Digital submission hub with automated email workflows - AI\-powered data extraction from applications - Continuous risk monitoring and intelligence integration - Augmented or fully automated underwriting models - Straight\-through processing capabilities *Target users:* Carriers, MGAs, underwriters ### Broker Cyber Risk Portal A portal for insurance agencies and brokers to manage cyber risk for their clients and grow their book of business. **Key features:** - Automated vulnerability scans powered by AI - Tailored cyber risk reports for prospects - Cross\-sell opportunity identification within existing portfolios - Loss control tools with AI\-powered defenses - Expert support access for cyber incidents *Target users:* Insurance agencies, brokers, risk advisors ### Cyber Insurance Programs Upfort works with leading insurers to deliver comprehensive cyber insurance coverage, including individual, group, and affinity programs. **Key features:** - Cyber insurance policies from multiple carriers - Broad coverage including ransomware, data breaches, and wire fraud - Automated underwriting for faster quotes - Support for individual, group, and affinity programs *Target users:* Businesses seeking cyber insurance, associations, risk pools ## Category & focus - Subcategories: Cyber insurance platform, cybersecurity\-as\-a\-service, underwriting automation - Insurance verticals: P&C Commercial, Specialty/E&S - Target customers: Carriers, MGAs/MGUs, Brokers, Agents/Agencies ## Notable customers - \[Unknown\] - Arch Capital Group - Chubb - AmWins - K2 Cyber - MMA - Nexus - Baldwin Group ## Links - Website: - Directory profile: - Blog: - About: - Careers: - Linkedin: - For agencies: - For carriers: --- *Last updated: 2026\-03\-25*