NPA Insurance, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of the National Pharmacy Association, has partnered with Optimum Speciality Risks to offer members insurance that offers cover against losses generated by a cyberattack and includes access to an emergency response team.

Julie Dawson (pictured), business development manager at NPA Insurance, said: “NPA Insurance wanted to work with a partner who could provide its members with strategies to protect their business and their customers from the very real and growing threat of cyber-attack. We’re delighted to be working with the team at OSR to help our members mitigate emerging cyber-related risks through the delivery of specialist cover.”

Freddy Knight, innovation director at OSR, added: “We will be working with NPA Insurance to help its members navigate the complexities of cyber security and provide solutions to protect community pharmacy and its customers.”