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|3 = {{#if:{{{bullet|}}}|* }}🛡️ '''At-Bay, Inc.''' is a Delaware-incorporated cyber insurtech founded in 2016 that operates a hybrid "InsurSec" model combining MGA insurance underwriting with proprietary cybersecurity services through its At-Bay Stance platform. Headquartered in San Francisco with over 340 employees, the company has grown Gross Written Premium from an estimated $40 million in 2020 to over $380 million by 2022, protecting more than 40,000 policyholders across 100+ industries. At-BayIt acquired and launched its own carrier (At-Bay Specialty Insurance Company, AM Best A- rated) in 2023, and by 2024 rankedranking fourth among U.S. standalone cyber insurers by direct premium, in 2024 and distinguished by a ransomware claim frequency seven times lower than the industry average.

Gross Written Premium grew from an estimated $40 million in 2020 to over $380 million by 2022, with the policyholder count surpassing 40,000 across more than 100 industries by 2025. At-Bay's technicalTechnical underwriting has produced gross loss ratios estimated at 30–40% against industry peaks of 75–100%, with ransomware claim frequency seven times lower than average. In January 2023 the company acquired an E&S carrier from AXA XL, renamed At-Bay Specialty Insurance Company, which earned an AM Best A- rating and ranked fourth among U.S. standalone cyber insurers by direct premium in 2024.

At-Bay'sThe forward strategy centers on deepening SME penetration through its admitted product and API distribution channels, expanding into adjacent specialty lines, and optimizing full-stack carrier operations by migrating more business onto its own balance sheet. The company is likely not yet profitable on a consolidated basis but unit economics are favorable, with an estimated 75% combined ratio on retained business yielding a 25% underwriting margin. The hire of CFO Ari Fischel, whose background includes preparing Oscar Health for IPO, signals public-market readiness as At-Baythe company moves toward self-sustainability.

'''At-Bay, Inc.''' is a Delaware C-Corporation founded in 2016 by Rotem Iram (CEO) and Roman Itskovich (CRO) that operates as a cyber-focused MGA and, since January 2023, a wholly-owned carrier (At-Bay Specialty Insurance Company, AM Best A-). Headquartered in San Francisco with an R&D center in Tel Aviv, the company has raised $295.7 million across eight venture rounds and was valued at $1.35 billion following a July 2021 Series D. Key institutional backers include Lightspeed Venture Partners, Icon Ventures, Khosla Ventures, M12 (Microsoft), and Munich Re Ventures, with no single investor holding a disclosed controlling stake.

At-BayThe company operates a hybrid "InsurSec" model combining MGA insurance underwriting with proprietary cybersecurity services delivered through its At-Bay Stance platform. Core insurance products include Cyber Liability, Technology E&O, and Miscellaneous Professional Liability, with revenue primarily commission-driven at an estimated 15–20% of Gross Written Premium, supplemented by contingent commissions and embedded security fees. Distribution relies on wholesale brokers via an online Broker Platform, API integrations, and strategic alliances with Microsoft and CrowdStrike.

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At-Bay's capacityCapacity has evolved from a single carrier (HSB/Munich Re) to a diversified multi-carrier panel including Trisura Specialty, a captive reinsurance subsidiary, and its own At-Bay Specialty carrier. By 2024, At-Bay Specialty ranked fourth among U.S. standalone cyber insurers by direct premium written, behind Coalition (roughly double At-Bay'sthe premium) but ahead of peers like Corvus (acquired by Travelers) and Cowbell (which lost a key capacity partner). Differentiators include ransomware claim frequency seven times lower than the industry average, automated MPL quoting in under two minutes, and a broker portal with a 93 NPS.

Gross Written Premium grew from an estimated $40 million in 2020 to over $380 million by 2022, fueled by new customer acquisition, capacity deployment during the hard market, and steep rate increases. The policyholder count rose from approximately 5,000 in 2020 to over 40,000 by 2025 across more than 100 industries. At-Bay's technicalTechnical underwriting has produced gross loss ratios estimated at 30–40% against an industry peak of 75–100%, driven by proactive vulnerability patching, rigorous risk selection, and efficient in-house claims handling.

Prior to 2023, At-Bay'sthe balance sheet was essentially cash and equity from cumulative venture funding, with no insurance liabilities held. Post-2023, the consolidated balance sheet includes carrier assets (a conservative bond portfolio, reinsurance recoverables, and premium receivables) alongside insurance liabilities, though the carrier's book remains heavily reinsured. AM Best assessed At-Bay Specialty's risk-adjusted capitalization at the "strongest" level, the company carries zero known debt, and short-term liquidity is described as "solid."

Governance has matured with the addition of independent directors Gregg Davis and Rob Glanville to At-Bay Specialty's board in 2023, alongside founder-executives and investor representatives from Icon Ventures and Lightspeed. Management incentives are equity-driven, with the prospect of an eventual liquidity event aligning interests toward profitability. At-Bay'sThe ESG profile is positive but not heavily publicized, with itsthe social contribution lying in closing the cyber protection gap for SMBs and no reported controversies or regulatory fines.

At-BayThe company has raised $295.7 million across eight equity rounds, from a 2016–2017 seed through the landmark $185 million Series D in July 2021 at a $1.35 billion valuation, with no further raises since September 2022. The investor syndicate spans top-tier VCs, corporate venture arms, Israeli funds, and crossover investor ION Crossover Partners, whose presence signals public-market ambitions. At-Bay'sThe forward strategy centers on deepening SME penetration, expanding into adjacent specialty lines, optimizing carrier operations, and pursuing a roadmap toward EBITDA breakeven and an eventual IPO.