Question-by-question review
Every control question on your application checked against live settings and marked yes, partial, or no.
The Problem
Your Renewal Form Asks About Controls Nobody Has Checked
Renewal forms keep getting more specific about cyber security insurance requirements: MFA, EDR, backups, patching. Whoever signs them often answers from memory, days before the deadline.
MFA
Admin and remote access accounts still sign in with passwords only.
MFA
We turn on MFA for email, remote access, and every admin account.
Endpoints
Some laptops still run old antivirus instead of EDR.
Endpoints
We roll out the EDR you license and confirm every device reports in.
Backups
Backups exist, but nobody has restored one or kept an offline copy.
Backups
We add an offline or immutable copy, then run a test restore.
Answers
The form gets signed from memory the night before it's due.
Answers
Every answer is checked against live settings and filed with evidence.
Your broker emails the renewal application a few weeks before the policy ends. One question asks whether MFA protects all remote access and admin accounts. Another asks whether backups are kept offline and tested. You tick yes, because the IT provider said it was handled. Nobody checks the old VPN account, the shared admin login, or the backup nobody has tried to restore. Insurers rely on these answers to price the policy and to pay claims, so a confident guess can become a problem at claim time.
We start with your actual application or renewal form, question by question. For each control answer, we check the real setting in Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace, your device manager, and your backup console. Where the honest answer is no, we close the gap before the deadline or document it so you and your broker can decide how to answer. You sign answers backed by screenshots, not hope.
Every answer checked
Each control question on your form is checked against the real setting, not memory.
Core controls fixed
MFA, EDR, backups, and patching closed before the renewal date on the fix plans.
Evidence your broker can use
Screenshots and exports filed by question, ready for your broker or an underwriter call.
Our Cyber Insurance Readiness Process
From Renewal Form to Proven Answers in Five Steps
You share the form and deadline, see a yes, partial, or no for every answer, approve each fix, and get the evidence pack before you sign.
Send us the application or renewal form and your deadline. We tell you which questions need checking, what a fix might involve, and a fixed price. If your answers already hold up, we'll tell you before we quote.
What's Included
What You Get to Meet Cyber Insurance Requirements
The Application Review covers the first item and the evidence pack. The fix plans add the controls behind the answers, starting with MFA, EDR, and backups.
Compare Options
DeveloperLook vs Broker Checklist vs Insurer Scan
Your broker's checklist shows what insurers ask, and some insurers scan your public systems. Here is what each covers and what still needs someone to check and fix.
| Feature | DeveloperLookBest fit | Broker checklist | Insurer scan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Planning | Built from your actual form | Generic control list | Set by the insurer |
| What gets checked | Inside settings: MFA, EDR, backups | Your own answers | Only internet-facing systems |
| Gap fixes | Closed on the fix plans | ||
| Evidence | Screenshots filed by question | Not usually requested | Scan report shared with you |
| Timing | Before your renewal deadline | Whenever you read it | During underwriting |
| Cost | From $600, fixed price | Free from your broker | Free, part of quoting |
| Coverage advice | No, that's your broker | Yes, the broker's job | |
| Ownership | Evidence pack you keep | Checklist you keep | Insurer keeps the scan |
DeveloperLook
Broker checklist
- Planning
- DeveloperLook: Built from your actual formBroker checklist: Generic control list
- What gets checked
- DeveloperLook: Inside settings: MFA, EDR, backupsBroker checklist: Your own answers
- Gap fixes
- DeveloperLook: Closed on the fix plansBroker checklist:
- Evidence
- DeveloperLook: Screenshots filed by questionBroker checklist: Not usually requested
- Timing
- DeveloperLook: Before your renewal deadlineBroker checklist: Whenever you read it
- Cost
- DeveloperLook: From $600, fixed priceBroker checklist: Free from your broker
- Coverage advice
- DeveloperLook: No, that's your brokerBroker checklist: Yes, the broker's job
- Ownership
- DeveloperLook: Evidence pack you keepBroker checklist: Checklist you keep
Projects We've Built
Insurance and Finance Platforms We Have Built
Insurance, fiduciary, and investment websites and apps we built for clients, including EverTrust and Dualcare. They are build projects, not readiness work.
EverTrust Insurance Web Design & Development
- Insurance
- Dashboard
- Website
Dualcare Insurance App Design & Development
- Insurance
- Dashboard
- Mobile App
Armada AG Fiduciary and Consulting Services Website
- Finance
- Business
- Website
Envitis Investment Website Design & Development
- Finance
- Dashboard
- Website
What Our Clients Say
What Clients Say After Launch
Feedback from teams we have built business websites, apps, and platforms for.
We had a pretty specific idea of what we wanted our website to become, but I wasn’t sure how easily we could explain all of it to a development team. There were quite a few moving parts, and we were working toward a deadline, so I expected a few things to get lost along the way. That never really happened. They understood what we were trying to achieve, kept us updated throughout the process, and got everything ready within the agreed timeline. The final site feels much easier to navigate, works beautifully on mobile, and is noticeably smoother for our customers. It was a huge relief seeing the original idea actually turn into the website we had in mind.
The mobile experience is probably my favourite part of the new site. We had spent a lot of time making sure the desktop version looked right, and the team kept pushing us to think about how everything would actually feel on a phone too. They were right. The navigation is clean, the interactions feel natural, and everything we’ve tested so far works exactly as it should. They also went through the links, forms, integrations, and other details more than once before launch, which I really appreciated. And even after going live, we could still reach out when something came up. The whole process felt friendly, organised, and surprisingly straightforward.
What I appreciate most is that the website is actually easy for us to manage now. We can update content ourselves instead of sending a developer a message every time we need to change something small. They also paid attention to the technical SEO side, which mattered to us because we didn’t want a new website to create problems for the traffic we already had. I’ve probably asked more questions than I should have since launch, but every question has been handled patiently and without any fuss. The team is easy to work with, they explain things clearly, and when we need something changed, they focus on getting it done rather than making the process complicated.
1,250+
Projects shipped
10+
Years of experience
Top 3%
Upwork Top Rated Plus
5 stars
Average review score
1,250+
Projects shipped
10+
Years of experience
Top 3%
Upwork Top Rated Plus
5 stars
Average review score
Want results like these?
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Work Culture
Why Business Owners Trust Us Before Their Renewal
We keep your answers true, plan around your deadline, and stay out of insurance advice, so the work helps you at renewal and at claim time.
True answers only
We don't help shade an answer on an application. If a control isn't in place, we fix it or document it accurately for your broker.
Planned around your deadline
Work is ordered around your renewal date, not our schedule. The controls brokers flag first get fixed first, so the biggest gaps close in time.
Lockout-free MFA rollouts
We stage MFA by group and test sign-ins before switching it on for everyone. Staff keep working while the most-asked control goes live.
Not your insurance advisor
Coverage, limits, and premiums are your broker's call, and we say so. We stay on the technical controls, where an engineer's answer actually helps.
Proof filed by question
Every screenshot is labeled with the question it supports. Your broker or an underwriter can follow the evidence without a technical guide.
Your evidence to keep
The evidence pack and settings notes are yours. Next year's renewal starts from a checked baseline instead of a blank form.
Overview
What are the cyber security insurance requirements for a small business?
DeveloperLook helps businesses meet cyber security insurance requirements before the application or renewal is signed. We check every control answer against your real settings, fix gaps in MFA, EDR, backups, and patching, and file the evidence for your broker. Reviews start at $600 and take 3 to 5 business days; fixes take 2 to 8 weeks.
DEVELOPERLOOK
Project facts · Cyber Insurance Readiness
- Service
- Cyber Insurance Readiness (application review, control fixes, evidence pack)
- Typical timeline
- 3 to 5 business days to review; 2 to 8 weeks with fixes
- Platforms
- Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Windows, and macOS
- Built with
- Microsoft Entra ID, Intune, Defender for Business, immutable backups
- Experience
- 10+ years of development experience and 1,250+ shipped projects
- Post-launch support
- 30 days of email support after delivery
- Communication
- Calls in US, UK, and AU business hours
- Starting price
- From $600 USD, fixed scope after a free renewal review
Reviewed 26 Oct 2026 by Saimul Islam
Good fit
Businesses facing a renewal deadline
Your broker sent the renewal form, and you can't honestly answer yes to the MFA and backup questions before it's due.
Owners applying for coverage the first time
You're applying for cyber coverage for the first time and want to meet the cyber insurance requirements before an underwriter looks.
Companies whose clients demand coverage
Your new client contract requires cyber coverage, and the insurer's cyber liability insurance requirements list controls you don't have yet.
Teams on Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace
You run on Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace with Windows and Mac laptops, and need MFA and EDR proven on every device.
MSPs supporting insured clients
You manage IT for clients whose renewals keep asking about EDR, and you want cyber insurance compliance work done under your brand.
Not a fit
Shopping for a policy
You want quotes, coverage limits, or premium advice. That's a licensed broker's job: we handle the security controls, not the insurance itself.
Need a full risk register
Your board wants every cyber risk scored, not just insurer controls. Our Cybersecurity Risk Assessment Services page scores and ranks them all.
Ongoing EDR management needed
You want someone to run and watch your endpoint protection every month. Our Managed Endpoint Security page covers rollout and ongoing management.
Budget under $600
Your budget is under $600 and you have fewer than 10 staff. Our Cybersecurity Services for Small Business page switches on MFA and backups first.
Not sure we're the right fit?
Book a free call or message us. We'll tell you honestly whether we're the right team.
Pricing
Transparent Starting Prices for Cyber Insurance Readiness
These are starting points in USD. Your final price depends on how many users and devices need fixes and which controls are missing, and you get a fixed proposal after a free renewal review.
For Agencies
White-Label Cyber Insurance Compliance for Agencies and MSPs
You own the client relationship. We check each client's insurance application against real settings, close the MFA, EDR, and backup gaps, and build the evidence pack under your brand. Renewals stop landing on your help desk at the last minute.
How the partnership works
White label: your client only ever sees your brand
Your clientSees only your brand
You, the agencyOwn the relationship
DeveloperLookBehind your brand
Send the form
Share the client's application, renewal date, and systems, and we confirm price and dates.
- Client needs
- You share the details
- Details received
We check and fix
We verify answers and close gaps under your name, with your team copied.
- Scope and plan
- Proposal to resell
- Your quoteYOUR LOGO
You file with confidence
You send the evidence pack to the broker, and we join technical calls if asked.
- Done by our team
- Your brand on it
- Handed to your clientDone
- Your client
- You, the agency
- DeveloperLook
Send the form
Share the client's application, renewal date, and systems, and we confirm price and dates.
- Client needs
- You share the details
- Details received
We check and fix
We verify answers and close gaps under your name, with your team copied.
- Scope and plan
- Proposal to resell
- Your quoteYOUR LOGO
You file with confidence
You send the evidence pack to the broker, and we join technical calls if asked.
- Done by our team
- Your brand on it
- Handed to your clientDone
Partner with DeveloperLookDelivered under your brand
The Right Technology for Your Project
Technology Stack
We set up and prove the controls inside the identity, endpoint, and backup tools you already pay for, then document them for your broker.
- Microsoft Entra ID
- Google Workspace
- Okta
- Cisco Duo
- Microsoft Defender for Business
- SentinelOne
- CrowdStrike Falcon
- Microsoft Intune
- AWS S3 Object Lock
- Backblaze B2
- Veeam
- Synology
- Microsoft Secure Score
Google Sheets
Loom
Slack
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DeveloperLook provides cybersecurity services for businesses without a security team. We assess identity, email, devices, cloud, and web apps, fix the gaps you approve, and recheck every fix, so you get a cybersecurity service provider that does the work.
Cybersecurity Risk Assessment Services
DeveloperLook provides cybersecurity risk assessment services for growing companies. We list your systems and data, score each risk on likelihood and impact, and give every risk an owner and a decision. You get an IT security risk assessment you can share with clients and insurers.
Cybersecurity Assessment Services
DeveloperLook provides cybersecurity assessment services for growing companies. We score 10 security domains from 0 to 5 using real settings and live proof tests, then rank the gaps. You get IT security assessment services that set a baseline you can re-score every year.This page
Cyber Insurance Readiness
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Managed Endpoint Security
DeveloperLook provides managed endpoint security for businesses whose laptops and servers run a patchy mix of antivirus. We find every unprotected device, handle the EDR deployment, enforce hardening rules, and report coverage every month.
Incident Response Plan Development
DeveloperLook provides incident response plan development for growing companies. We write the roles, first-hour checklist, and playbooks for your likeliest incidents, following the NIST incident response plan guidance, and set a testing schedule you can keep.
MFA Implementation Services
DeveloperLook delivers MFA implementation services for companies that need a second factor on email, VPN, admin consoles, and in-house apps. We follow MFA best practices: methods matched to risk, staged enrollment, and help desk resets that resist social engineering.FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers on what insurers ask for, MFA and EDR rules, cost, timing, and when coverage is required.
Saimul IslamFounder & CEO, DeveloperLookStill have questions?
Send a message or book a call with the team.
Cyber insurance applications commonly ask about the same core controls: MFA, EDR on every device, offline or tested backups, and timely patching. Many also ask about admin accounts, email filtering, staff training, and an incident response plan. Exact questions differ by insurer, so we work from your own form.
Prepare by getting your application early, checking every control answer against real settings, and fixing gaps before the deadline. Start with MFA and EDR, since brokers such as Marsh list them among the key controls. Keep screenshots of each setting. We can't promise approval, because the insurer decides.
Cyber insurance readiness from DeveloperLook starts at $600 for an Application Review of one insurer form, with evidence. Readiness and Fixes is $1,750 and closes MFA, EDR, backup, and patching gaps for up to 50 people. The Renewal-Ready Program is $3,650 for up to 150 users and devices, with an evidence refresh.
An Application Review takes 3 to 5 business days, and most fix projects take 2 to 4 weeks for up to 50 people. Larger programs take 4 to 8 weeks. Start at least a month before renewal, because MFA and EDR rollouts need testing before they reach everyone.
MFA requirements for cyber insurance usually cover email, remote access such as VPN or remote desktop, and every admin or privileged account. Some forms also ask about backup and cloud consoles. App prompts or security keys are stronger than text codes, and your form's exact wording decides what qualifies.
Cyber insurance EDR requirements usually mean endpoint detection and response on every laptop, desktop, and server, not just antivirus. Insurers want it running everywhere, with someone acting on alerts. We roll out the EDR you license, such as Microsoft Defender for Business, and export the device list as proof.
No US law requires most businesses to carry cyber insurance. It often becomes required through contracts, when a client, partner, or lender sets minimum coverage. Your broker or lawyer confirms what applies, and we help you meet the security controls the policy expects. If a contract names specific controls, we check those too.
Cyber insurance is required when a contract says so, such as an enterprise client's vendor agreement or a lender's terms. It also shows up in vendor onboarding questionnaires. Read the insurance clause with your broker, then check the cybersecurity insurance requirements in the application itself.
Cyber security insurance is important because an incident can bring costs many businesses can't absorb: forensics, recovery, legal advice, and lost income. A policy can help pay those costs, within its written terms. It works best alongside real controls, which also make coverage easier to get.
It matters because a small business rarely has the spare cash or staff to recover from ransomware or invoice fraud alone. Many clients also require it in contracts. Meeting the cyber liability insurance requirements, such as MFA and tested backups, lowers the chance you'll ever need to claim.
Saimul IslamFounder & CEO, DeveloperLookStill have questions?
Send a message or book a call with the team.
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