Episodes
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Cyber incidents may first seem like a maze without an exit. With the right tools, you can find order in the chaos and get back to where you need to be.
Join us for a deep dive into cyber incident response with Stu Panensky, Founding Partner at Pierson Ferdinand LLP, a full services law firm founded in January 2024 – the largest law firm launch in US history. From maintaining attorney-client privilege during cyber claims to mastering the intricacies of ransomware discussions, Stu shares his vast knowledge and experiences.
You'll learn:
1. Strategies to maximize attorney-client privilege
2. The art of communications and negotiations in ransomware incidents
3. The role of InsurTech in reshaping cyber insurance
4. Managing the complexities of the digital supply chain (fourth-party risks)
5. Tailoring legal approaches for diverse industry sectors
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Get in touch with Stu Panensky on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stu-panensky-713b149/
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Details about Pierson Ferdinand LLP:
Website: https://pierferd.com
Industry: Law Practice
Size: 51-200 employees
Year: 2024
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About the host Anthony Hess:
Anthony is passionate about cyber insurance. He is the CEO of Asceris, where they enable their clients to respond to cyber incidents quickly and effectively. Anthony is originally from the US, but lives in Europe now with his wife and two children.
Get in touch with Anthony Hess on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonyhess/ or email: [email protected]
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With a 3-decade-long career in cybersecurity, Edwin Covert is perfectly placed in his current role as Head of Cyber Risk Engineering at Bowhead Specialty Underwriters.
In this episode, Edwin Covert shares his extensive cybersecurity and insurance expertise. Tune in to hear Anthony and Edwin explore a range of topics, including how his perspective on cybersecurity has evolved since moving into the insurance sector, current risks in cyber and insurance and the future of these industries, the changing expectations and responsibilities of CISOs, and much more.
You'll learn:
1. Edwin's take on the evolving cyber threat landscape
2. How cyber insurance is adapting to new challenges
3. The changing role of CISOs and its impact
4. Talent acquisition and specialization in cybersecurity
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Get in touch with Edwin Covert on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ecovert/
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Details about Bowhead Specialty:
Website: https://bowheadspecialty.com/
Industry: Insurance
Size: 51–200 employees
Year: 2020
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About the host Anthony Hess:
Anthony is passionate about cyber insurance. He is the CEO of Asceris, where they enable their clients to respond to cyber incidents quickly and effectively. Anthony is originally from the US, but lives in Europe now with his wife and two children.
Get in touch with Anthony on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonyhess/ or email: [email protected]
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Insurers and MGAs are increasingly moving into cybersecurity services—could this be the solution for comprehensive security in the marketplace?
Converge CEO Thomas Kang provides his insights, thoughts, and concerns around these developments, offering a unique perspective on how companies can navigate this complex terrain. He also shares his expertise on other hot topics like underwriting, risk assessment, and the use of technology to enhance insurance products.
You'll learn:
1. The strategic value of integrating cybersecurity with insurance
2. Insights into Converge's unique underwriting and risk assessment process
3. How technology and data are reshaping the cyber insurance landscape
4. The challenges of scaling an insure-tech startup in a competitive market
5. The role of AI in driving operational efficiencies within cyber insurance
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Get in touch with Thomas on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kang-1a142667/
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Details about Converge:
Website: https://www.convergeins.com/
Industry: Insurance
Size: 11-50 employees
Year: 2022
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About the host Anthony Hess:
Anthony is passionate about cyber insurance. He is the CEO of Asceris, where they enable their clients to respond to cyber incidents quickly and effectively. Anthony is originally from the US, but lives in Europe now with his wife and two children.
Get in touch with Anthony on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonyhess/ or email: [email protected]
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How does the insurance industry keep pace with the constant evolution of cyber threats?
In this episode, we're joined by Alexandra Bretschneider, Vice President & Cyber Practice Leader at Johnson, Kendall & Johnson, who dives deep into the dynamic world of cyber insurance. Alexandra shares her unique journey from IT consulting to shaping the future of cyber risk management, offering a broker's perspective on the current trends, challenges, and practical solutions that are shaping the industry.
You'll learn:
1. The evolution and future of cyber insurance products
2. Insights into underwriting challenges and solutions
3. The importance of data in shaping cyber insurance
4. Strategies for effective cyber risk management
5. The role of collaboration in the cyber insurance sector
6. Practical advice for navigating large-scale cyber incidents
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Get in touch with Alexandra Bretschneider on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandra-bretschneider-02215814/
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Details about Johnson, Kendall & Johnson:
Website: https://jkj.com/
Industry: Insurance
Size: 51–200 employees
Year: 1959
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About the host Anthony Hess:
Anthony is passionate about cyber insurance. He is the CEO of Asceris, where they enable their clients to respond to cyber incidents quickly and effectively.
Anthony is originally from the US, but lives in Europe now with his wife and two children.
Get in touch with Anthony on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonyhess/ or email: [email protected]
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With new threats continually emerging, unity is our strongest shield.
In this episode, we're joined by Jonathan Weekes, Cyber Product Leader at Hub International. He delves deep into the need for better collaboration between brokers and insurers, particularly in Canada, and how this could improve standards and client support in cyber insurance. He also casts his expertise over trending topics such as the impact of AI, client education, market sustainability, and more.
You'll learn:
1. The volatile dynamics of the cyber insurance market
2. How to navigate cyber risk management
3. The most recent trends shaping sustainable cyber insurance
4. How to approach the latest challenges in cyber insurance
5. The importance of data and collaboration in cyber insurance
6. Jonathan's insights on the future of AI in cybersecurity
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Get in touch with Jonathan Weekes on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanm-weekes/
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Details about Hub International:
Website: https://www.hubinternational.com/en-CA/
Industry: Insurance
Size: 5,001-10,000 employees
Year: 1998
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About the host Anthony Hess:
Anthony is passionate about cyber insurance. He is the CEO of Asceris, where they enable their clients to respond to cyber incidents quickly and effectively.
Anthony is originally from the US, but lives in Europe now with his wife and two children.
Get in touch with Anthony on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonyhess/ or email: [email protected]
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Cybersecurity, insurance, and law are tightly interwoven, but relationships between these faculties aren't always harmonious.
In this episode, Judy Selby, Partner at Kennedys, explores the evolving dynamics between these sectors, the complexities of policy wording, and the intricacies of claims disputes.
You'll learn:
1. How the relationship between cybersecurity and insurance is evolving
2. How insureds can navigate policy wording and the implications of ignorance
3. Understanding claims related to data collection and use
4. Insights into the causes and resolutions of claim challenges
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Want to know more about Judy? Click here for more information: https://kennedyslaw.com/en/our-people/people/new-york/judith-a-selby/
Get in touch with Judy on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/judyselby/
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About the host Anthony:
Anthony is passionate about cyber insurance. He is the CEO of Asceris, a company that enables its clients to respond to cyber incidents quickly and effectively. Anthony is originally from the US but now lives in Europe with his wife and two children.
Get in touch with Anthony on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonyhess/ or email: [email protected]
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Explore the complexities of policies, collaboration and cooperation in navigating claims, and consider how the experience of the pandemic impacts the cyber insurance landscape with Peter Halprin, Partner at Pasich LLP.
Join Anthony and Peter as they dissect the effect of cyber events on businesses, the challenges in understanding and crafting cyber insurance policies, parallels between cyber risks and the pandemic, the intricacies of actuarial data in cyber risk assessment, and strategies for enhancing customer experience during claims.
You'll learn:
1. Why it's important to take a deep dive into cyber insurance policies to understand them
2. What takeaways can be drawn from the parallels between systemic risks in cyber insurance and the pandemic
3. The challenges in collecting reliable cyber claims data and the implications for understanding and predicting cyber risks
4. The importance of claim preparation coverage in cyber insurance
5. How to improve the customer experience during the claims process
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About Peter:
Want to know more about Peter? Click here for more information: https://pasichllp.com/attorney/peter-a-halprin/
Get in touch with Peter Halprin on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterhalprinpolicyholderadr/
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About the host Anthony:
Anthony is passionate about cyber insurance. He is the CEO of Asceris, a company that enables its clients to respond to cyber incidents quickly and effectively. Anthony is originally from the US but now lives in Europe with his wife and two children.
Get in touch with Anthony on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonyhess/ or email: [email protected]
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Spencer Pollock is a Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Attorney at McDonald Hopkins with a wealth of knowledge on the interplay between law, insurance, and cyber.
Tune in to this episode for insights into talent shortages, insurance pricing dynamics, and the escalating risks in supply chains. Spencer also casts his thoughts over topics like inconsistent data laws, current events, the impact of insurance on the cybersecurity market, and more.
You'll learn:
1. Insights into the limited pool of cyber law experts
2. The balancing act in cyber insurance pricing
3. The crucial role of insurance in shaping cyber practices
4. Strategies to manage burgeoning supply chain risks
5. Navigating the US's fragmented data protection law landscape
6. Perspectives on current trends in cybersecurity law
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About Spencer:
Spencer is a Member of the national Data Privacy and Cybersecurity team at McDonald Hopkins with experience defending hundreds of cyber incidents and data breaches and assisting organizations with privacy compliance. Spencer is a recognized leader in the data privacy and cybersecurity legal community and a frequent speaker and guest on numerous television and radio shows, and podcasts, and hosts the “Cyber Law Revolution” podcast.
Find Spencer on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencer-s-pollock-esq-cipp-us-cipm-7111b336/
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About McDonald Hopkins:
Founded in 1930, McDonald Hopkins is a business advisory and advocacy law firm with locations in Baltimore/Annapolis, Chicago, Cleveland, Columbus, Detroit, and West Palm Beach. With more than 175 attorneys and 50 service and industry teams, the firm has the expertise and knowledge to meet the growing number of legal and business challenges our clients face. For more information about McDonald Hopkins, visit mcdonaldhopkins.com.
Website: https://www.mcdonaldhopkins.com
Industry: Law Practice
Company size: 201-500 employees
Headquarters: Cleveland, OH
Founded: 1930
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About the host Anthony:
Anthony is passionate about cyber insurance. He is the CEO of Asceris, a company that enables its clients to respond to cyber incidents quickly and effectively. Anthony is originally from the US but now lives in Europe with his wife and two children.
Get in touch with Anthony on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonyhess/ or email: [email protected]
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Linda Comerford, Head of Claims North America at Resilience, brings her extensive experience in cyber incident response and cyber insurance to this episode.
With her deep understanding of the challenges faced by leading cybersecurity and cyber insurance professionals, Linda provides valuable insights and practical advice that can help professionals in these fields navigate the evolving landscape of cyber threats.
Join Anthony and Linda as they unpack the importance of communication between underwriting and claims teams, the evolving landscape of cyber threats, common mistakes insureds make, the role of cyber insurance in cybersecurity, and more.
You'll learn:
1. Why effective communication between underwriting and claims teams is crucial in navigating the complex world of cyber threats
2. The biggest mistake clients make with their cyber policy and practical advice on how to prevent and mitigate cyber issues
3. How professionals in the cybersecurity and cyber insurance fields can adapt to the challenges of an ever-evolving cyber landscape
4. The vital role that cyber insurance plays in bolstering cybersecurity efforts and protecting businesses from potential financial losses
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About Linda:
Linda Comerford is the Head of Claims for North America at Resilience, where she joined in September 2023. She has extensive experience in the cyber insurance industry, previously serving as the Incident Response Practice Leader at AmTrust, overseeing cyber claims, vendor assignments, and privacy counsel.
Before AmTrust, Linda worked in cyber claims roles at Rockville Risk Management and Proven Data Recovery. She holds an MFA in Publishing and Writing from Emerson College and a BA in English from Oregon State University.
Find Linda on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindalouisecomerford/
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About Resilience:
Resilience is the cyber risk solution company that’s on a mission to help make the world cyber resilient. Founded in 2016 by experts from across the highest tiers of the U.S. military and intelligence communities, and augmented by prominent leaders and innovators from the insurance and technology industries; Resilience helps financial, risk, and information security leaders continuously improve their organizations' cyber resilience by connecting cyber insurance coverage with advanced cybersecurity visibility and a shared plan to reinforce actionable cyber hygiene.
Website: www.cyberresilience.com
Industry: IT Services and IT Consulting
Company size: 51-200 employees
Headquarters: San Fransisco
Founded: 2016
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About the host Anthony:
Anthony is passionate about cyber insurance. He is the CEO of Asceris, a company that enables its clients to respond to cyber incidents quickly and effectively. Anthony is originally from the US but now lives in Europe with his wife and two children.
Get in touch with Anthony on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonyhess/ or email: [email protected]
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There's a paradox in cyber underwriting: we want to avoid claims where possible, but we need claims data to make sound assumptions and improve our pricing models.
In this episode, Meghan Hannes, US Head of Underwriting Management at Beazley, dives deep into the world of cyber insurance, revealing insights into underwriting risk selection and pricing. She also uncovers the challenges and misconceptions in the application process and highlights the crucial role of underwriting management in supporting insureds and optimizing risk profiles.
You'll learn:
1. The evolution of the cyber insurance market and how it impacts your role as a professional.
2. The importance of data and claims analysis in risk selection and pricing.
3. The challenges and misconceptions in the cyber insurance application process and how to overcome them.
4. The crucial role of underwriting management in supporting insureds and optimizing risk profiles.
5. The future of cyber insurance and why proactive risk monitoring is essential for success.
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About Meghan:
Meghan Hannes leads the execution of Underwriting Management across the US Cyber & Technology team at Beazley. Ms Hannes has acted as a Co-Chair for many Cyber Risk Industry Events and was named the 2020 NetDiligence ‘Toby Merrill’ Cyber Industry Award recipient. Ms. Hannes has 20 years of experience in Cyber, Media, Tech E&O and Professional Liability Insurance and has lent her voice as a contributor to several organizations and industry events such as Lloyd’s, Reuters, AMBest, PLUS, Intelligent Insurer, Insurance Business America and the Women in Cyber Conference; Member of the Eniac Ventures Expert Network. Ms. Hannes joined Beazley in early 2022, having previously helmed up Cyber & Technology E&O P&L and strategy as Product Head at Hiscox. Prior to Hiscox, she held various Privacy & Network Security Product Management and senior level underwriting positions at Axis Insurance, The Hartford, Chubb Group of Insurance Companies and served as Director of Underwriting at start-up Insurer CloudInsure.
Find Meghan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meghanhannes/
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About Beazley:
Beazley is a leading sustainable, specialist insurer. It is defined by its people and a culture that values being bold, striving for better and doing the right thing. The services and products that it provides deliver peace of mind and offer the most advanced thinking in the insurance market.
Website: http://www.beazley.com/
Industry: Insurance
Company size: 1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters: London
Founded: 1986
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About the host Anthony:
Anthony is passionate about cyber insurance. He is the CEO of Asceris, a company that enables its clients to respond to cyber incidents quickly and effectively. Anthony is originally from the US but now lives in Europe with his wife and two children.
Get in touch with Anthony on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonyhess/ or email: [email protected]
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As a former Intelligence Officer at the CSIS, Canada's counterpart to the CIA and MI-5, Dan Elliott had high standards for his transition to the private sector. Naturally, he wasn't disappointed when he landed a job as Principal for Cyber Security Risk Advisory at Zurich Resilience Solutions, part of the world-renowned Zurich Insurance Group.
In this episode, Dan shares his thoughts on the cybersecurity challenges faced by large enterprises and multinational accounts, impending risks in the cyber industry, the relationship between insurance companies and cyber teams, and much more.
You'll learn:
1. Why we need to close the gap between cybersecurity, risk, and business.
2. Why state-sponsored attacks aren't going anywhere anytime soon.
3. Why non-encryption ransomware could be the next big threat to cybersecurity.
4. The challenges of integrating cybersecurity advisory into the insurance market.
5. Why businesses should be practicing regularly for the moment of a breach.
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About Dan:
Dan Elliott is the Principal for Cyber Security Risk Advisory at Zurich Resilience Solutions (ZRS) Canada and is responsible for supporting Zurich’s clients in making risk-based cyber security decisions to improve their overall organizational resilience. Dan has over 15 years of experience in national security and risk management and brings a unique perspective to cyber risk, having spent six years as an Intelligence Officer with the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS).
Find Dan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elliott-dan
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About Zurich Resilience Solutions:
Zurich Resilience Solutions (ZRS) provides specialized insights and tools to support clients with solutions addressing traditional and evolving risks – above and beyond insurance. Combining their close relationship and in-depth knowledge of client operations with industry-leading expertise, ZRS is a key exponent of the Zurich Insurance Group promise to build a brighter future together, with existing and new customers. The ZRS goal is to help clients identify exposures, reduce potential losses, improve safety, and effectively manage loss control programs amid a dynamic risk environment.
Website: http://www.zurich.com/
Industry: Insurance
Company size: 10,001+ employees
Headquarters: Zurich
Founded: 1872
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About the host Anthony:
Anthony is passionate about cyber insurance. He is the CEO of Asceris, a company that enables its clients to respond to cyber incidents quickly and effectively. Anthony is originally from the US but now lives in Europe with his wife and two children.
Get in touch with Anthony on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonyhess/ or email: [email protected]
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With a combined total of almost 30 years in the insurance industry at companies like AIG, Marsh, and Allianz, Hartmut Mai, current Group President at Cyberwrite, has a wealth of knowledge to share.
In this episode, he talks about the demand placed on capital and people as market growth accelerates, the state of cyber modeling today and in the future, and the role technology will play in underwriting as the insurance industry evolves.
You'll learn:
1. The importance of reality-checking in modeling risk scenarios
2. How technology and automation can bring structure and standardization to underwriting
3. Why insurance companies were slow to react to the rise of ransomware
4. Why there's a need for more risk modeling in the cyber insurance industry
5. How can technology be used to address third-party BI risk?
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About Hartmut:
Hartmut has over 25 years of experience in global leadership roles in the insurance industry. Before he joined Cyberwrite, he served as the Global Chief Underwriter and Deputy Chief Executive Officer Board at Allianz, as well as Chief Regions and Markets Officer. Prior to that, he had leadership underwriting roles at Marsh and AIG. Hartmut brings to Cyberwrite unparalleled experience and advises the senior management team.
Find Hartmut on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hartmut-mai-a4386b3b/
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About Cyberwrite:
Founded in 2017 by cyber and insurance industry veterans, Cyberwrite’s products are used globally by leading insurers, reinsurers, agents, and brokers to grow cyber insurance sales, reduce loss ratios, and decrease underwriting and risk management costs.
Website: https://www.cyberwrite.com
Industry: Software Development
Company size: 11-50 employees
Headquarters: New York
Founded: 2017
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About the host, Anthony:
Anthony is passionate about cyber insurance. He is the CEO of Asceris, a company that enables its clients to respond to cyber incidents quickly and effectively. Anthony is originally from the US but now lives in Europe with his wife and two children.
Get in touch with Anthony on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonyhess/ or email: [email protected]
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Canada is home to a rapidly growing cyber insurance market.
In this episode, Imran Ahmad, Partner and Head of Technology at Norton Rose Fulbright, enlightens Anthony about the current state of cyber in Canada, and what he thinks the future holds.
You'll learn:
1. Breach response laws and regulations in Canada
2. 3 need-to-know things about the Canadian cyber market
3. Ethical issues surrounding public sector entities and ransom payments
4. Why businesses need a standalone playbook to tackle ransomware attacks
5. The most prevalent cyber risks in the Canadian market
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About Imran:
Imran Ahmad leads Norton Rose Fulbright’s technology group in Canada and co-heads its information governance, privacy, and cybersecurity practice. He counsels clients across sectors on technology matters, such as outsourcing, cloud computing, SaaS, and e-commerce. In cybersecurity, he helps devise strategies against cyber threats, advises on legal risk and data breach responses, and has acted as “breach counsel” for notable cross-border and domestic incidents. Within privacy law, he focuses on Canadian data management laws, emphasizing cross-border data transfers and governance programs.
Find Imran on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/imranahmadnrf/
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About Norton Rose Fulbright:
Norton Rose Fulbright are Canada's first truly international law firm. They have more than 600 lawyers, patent and trademark agents in business law, litigation and disputes, intellectual property, and employment and labour, based in offices in Calgary, Montréal, Ottawa, Québec City, Toronto and Vancouver. Helping clients succeed in Canada and in key, growing markets in the world. They are strong across all of our six key industry sectors and their global reach covers six continents.
Website: https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/
Industry: Law Practice
Company size: 5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters: London
Founded: 1794
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About the host, Anthony:
Anthony is passionate about cyber insurance. He is the CEO of Asceris, a company that enables its clients to respond to cyber incidents quickly and effectively. Anthony is originally from the US but now lives in Europe with his wife and two children.
Get in touch with Anthony on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonyhess/ or email: [email protected]
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When Coalition acquired IoT Search Engine BinaryEdge in 2019, they gained access to a substantial set of cybersecurity data that would supercharge their underwriting practice.
In this episode, former BinaryEdge CEO and current VP of Research at Coalition Tiago Henriques provides a glimpse into Coalition's unique data-driven approach to underwriting and risk profiling. As somebody who straddles the worlds of insurance and cybersecurity, Tiago also gives a unique perspective on topics such as unpaid cyber claims, common cybersecurity mistakes, catastrophic risks, and more.
You'll learn:
1. How a better understanding of risk gives you an advantage when entering new lines of business
2. Tiago's opinion on unpaid claims as somebody who lives in both cybersecurity & Insurance
3. Why one-off scans aren't enough to understand a company's cyber risk
4. How Coalition determines a company cyber risk profile by analyzing from a hacker's perspective
5. Why your catastrophe modeling firm might not be painting the most accurate picture
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About Tiago:
Tiago Henriques is a seasoned executive with a vast background in the tech industry, particularly in the fields of cybersecurity, cyber insurance, and data science. Currently, he is the VP of Research at Coalition, Inc., where he is responsible for building innovative risk signals for risk selection in underwriting and risk aggregation modeling. He also oversees a team of researchers in the areas of cybersecurity, software engineering, and machine learning. Tiago joined Coalition after they acquired a company he founded called BinaryEdge which does large-scale data collection and internet scanning.
Find Tiago on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/balgan/
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About Coalition:
Coalition is the world's first Active Insurance provider designed to help prevent digital risk before it strikes. Founded in 2017, Coalition combines broad insurance coverage with a digital risk assessment and continuous security monitoring to help organizations protect themselves in today’s hyper-connected world. Coalition comprises a team of cybersecurity and technology experts, as well as experienced insurance professionals, who have come together to build a world-class organization with a massive technological advantage.
Website: https://www.coalitioninc.com
Industry: Insurance
Company size: 201-500 employees
Headquarters: San Francisco, California
Founded: 2017
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About the host Anthony:
Anthony is passionate about cyber insurance. He is the CEO of Asceris, a company that enables its clients to respond to cyber incidents quickly and effectively. Anthony is originally from the US but now lives in Europe with his wife and two children.
Get in touch with Anthony on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonyhess/ or email: [email protected]
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Can cyber be effectively modeled, or is predicting the outcome of a cyber catastrophe a futile endeavor?
Justyna Pikinska, Global Head of Cyber Analytics at Gallagher Re, believes it's possible. In fact, she knows it is, as she's watched model outputs creep steadily towards more acceptable convergence levels over the years.
Tune into this episode as Anthony and Justyna dive into the challenges of cyber modeling, the future and sustainability of the cyber industry, concerning systemic risks, and much more.
You'll learn:
1. The effectiveness of cyber risk modeling: past and present
2. Why cloud outages might not be as likely as you feared
3. The importance of a diverse client portfolio in cyber insurance
4. The similarities and key differences between property and cyber insurance
5. How the cyber insurance industry is helping clients cope with attacks
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About Justyna:
Justyna Pikinska has built from scratch and now leads the cyber analytics function at Gallagher Re and is responsible for a team of nearly 20 people globally: actuaries, cat modelers, and cyber security consultants.
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About Gallagher Re:
Gallagher Re’s cyber team, led by Ian Newman, totals 50 staff globally and currently has the biggest market share in London. The unit work with clients as either a traditional placement broker or in a consultancy capacity. Unlike some of its peers, Gallagher Re’s cyber unit operates under a one-team mentality, where individuals across the team combine forces and collaborate on R&D, analytics, wordings, technical ability, and placements, providing a more blended, holistic approach to solving clients' cyber challenges which remains consistent, regardless of the size or geography of the client. Gallagher Re team also actively helps to bring more capacity into the 9re)insurance market by actively educating new entrants and sharing results from exciting R&D projects and thought leadership articles.
Website: https://www.ajg.com/gallagherre/
Industry: Insurance
Company size: 1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters: London, England
Founded: 1985
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About the host, Anthony:
Anthony is passionate about cyber insurance. He is the CEO of Asceris, a company that enables its clients to respond to cyber incidents quickly and effectively. Anthony is originally from the US but now lives in Europe with his wife and two children.
Get in touch with Anthony on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonyhess/ or email: [email protected]
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Communication between brokers, claims teams and underwriters continues to develop, but can be more streamlined.
As somebody who has worked in both claims and broking, Lockton Companies Vice President Neel Desai offers unique insight into these, at times, disconnected worlds.
In this episode, you'll learn:
1. How selling insurance could be improved by a more bespoke, sector-by-sector submission process
2. Why the sharing of data between underwriters, claims teams, and brokers could lead to more effective risk understanding
3. Why brokers are responsible for improving the underwriting process and securing long-term market stability
4. The difficulties of explaining market fluctuations and policy wordings to clients
5. How the emergence of artificial intelligence could impact the future of cyber insurance
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About Neel:
Neel Desai is a VP in Lockton’s cyber practice based in its Atlanta office. His primary focus is on advising clients on their cyber/technology exposures, preparedness, and placing their cyber insurance programs. He previously practiced as an attorney and worked on the cyber claims side of a large international carrier.
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About Lockton:
Lockton – Lockton Companies Inc. was founded in 1966 and is the world’s largest privately held insurance brokerage. Lockton has over 10,750 associates worldwide and has offices around the globe. Lockton serves clients of all industries to strengthen their business with the best in risk management, insurance, employee benefits consulting and retirement services.
Website: http://www.lockton.com
Industry: Insurance
Company size: 10,001+ employees
Headquarters: Kansas City, MO
Founded: 1966
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About the host, Anthony:
Anthony is passionate about cyber insurance. He is the CEO of Asceris, a company that enables its clients to respond to cyber incidents quickly and effectively. Anthony is originally from the US but now lives in Europe with his wife and two children.
Get in touch with Anthony on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonyhess/ or email: [email protected]
This podcast is produced by our friends at SAWOO
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Julian Miller was a key player in one of the most controversial changes to happen in the Lloyds market in recent years: Cyber War Exclusions.
Join host Anthony Hess as he dives deep into the fascinating world of insurance policies and the war exclusion clause with Julian Miller, a Partner at DAC Beachcroft. In this episode, they explore the evolving landscape of cyber risk coverage and the challenges faced by insurers in addressing systemic risks.
You'll learn:
1. The historical development of war exclusions and their impact on cyber risk coverage
2. The Importance of LMA clauses and how they provide essential cyber coverage for businesses
3. The innovative clauses introduced by industry leaders and the need for clarity and consistency
4. The complexities of policy wording, including defining war and addressing systemic risks
5. Insights into the broader response to systemic risks and emerging challenges
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About Julian:
Julian Miller is a coverage lawyer based in DAC Beachcroft's London office. He has had a prominent role in cyber risk, drafting war clauses, advising on ransomware, and other cyber coverage issues. He leads the firm's policy wordings team and advises on coverage disputes.
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About DAC Beachcroft:
DAC Beachcroft LLP is an international law firm with a market leading insurance practice. It has a specialist team that drafts policy wordings across all lines of business, advising insurers, reinsurers, brokers, MGAs, and captives.
Website: http://www.dacbeachcroft.com
Industry: Law Practice
Company size: 1,001 - 5,000
Headquarters: London, England
Founded: 1762
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About the host, Anthony:
Anthony is passionate about cyber insurance. He is the CEO of Asceris, a company that enables its clients to respond to cyber incidents quickly and effectively. Anthony is originally from the US but now lives in Europe with his wife and two children.
Get in touch with Anthony on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonyhess/ or email: [email protected]
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Prepare for an eye-opening podcast interview with Luke Johnson, Head of Specialty Claims for Canopius, as he takes you on a journey through the intricate world of global insurance.
Discover Canopius' unique perspective on cyber claims handling, their strategic decision to establish an in-house incident response team, and their insights on the evolving relationship between cyber insurance and cybersecurity practices.
In this episode, Luke shares his thoughts on topics such as:
1. Canopius' global approach to serving clients and their focus on large open market clients
2. Unraveling the misconception about breach counsel and the importance of involving IT recovery experts in cyber incidents
3. The origins and implications of war exclusions in the cyber insurance industry
4. Insurers driving the adoption of minimum cybersecurity standards for coverage
5. Canopius' commitment to delivering superior customer service through their in-house incident response team
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About Luke:
Luke Johnson is Head of Specialty Claims at Canopius and has a wide breadth of experience in cyber claims, having been a coverage lawyer in a private practice and later working as Cyber Claims Manager before his recent promotion.
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About Canopius Group:
Canopius is a global specialty (re)insurer with underwriting operations in Australia, Bermuda, China, Singapore, the U.K., and the U.S. It underwrites through Lloyd’s Syndicate 4444 (managed by Canopius Managing Agents Limited), a U.S. surplus lines insurer, Canopius US Insurance, Inc and Canopius Reinsurance Ltd, a Bermuda-based Class 4 Insurer.
Website: http://www.canopius.com
Industry: Insurance
Company size: 501-1,000
Headquarters: London, England
Founded: 2003
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About the host, Anthony:
Anthony is passionate about cyber insurance. He is the CEO of Asceris, a company that enables its clients to respond to cyber incidents quickly and effectively. Anthony is originally from the US but now lives in Europe with his wife and two children.
Get in touch with Anthony on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonyhess/ or email: [email protected]
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The cyber insurance industry has the power to redefine the meaning of 'insurance'—and that's exactly what Canada-based cyber insurtech company BOXX plans to do.
In this episode, Vishal Kundi, CEO and Co-Founder of BOXX, chats with Anthony Hess about how his company is working closely with families and small businesses to not only compensate clients after an attack, but also debunk myths, reduce risk profiles, and predict vulnerabilities to prevent claims entirely.
Vishal also offers advice to the future generation of insurance entrepreneurs and shares his thoughts on cyber underwriting and unlockable opportunities in emerging markets.
In this episode, you'll learn:
1. How BOXX is overcoming the big myths in cyber insurance today
2. Vishal's thoughts on risk selection at BOXX: “The rhino factor”
3. The novel opportunities BOXX is seeing around the world
4. An Inside scoop on what led Vishal to create BOXX
5. Advice for young professionals in the cyber industry
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About Vishal:
Vishal is the CEO and Co-Founder of rapidly growing Cyber Insurtech, BOXX Insurance. Originally from London, Vishal’s career has included roles in Hong Kong, Santiago, London, Dublin and Toronto. He launched BOXX in 2018 with a vision to make the world a digitally safer place and today works with a proven team of business builders, underwriting minds and product innovators.
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About BOXX Insurance:
BOXX Insurance Inc. helps businesses, individuals, and families insure and defend against cyber threats. Privately held with headquarters in Toronto, Canada, BOXX has global offices in Miami, Zurich, Dubai, and Mumbai. BOXX Insurance is an award-winning global cyber protection and insurance provider.
They're serious about making the world a digitally safer place; creating real, positive changes for our clients and partners, and building a lasting legacy, from what they create, inside the BOXX. Every day they're improving the digital health of businesses, families, and individuals around the world who rely on BOXX’s solutions and services to predict, prevent and insure them against cyber threats.
Website: https://boxxinsurance.com/
Industry: Cyber Security, Financial Services, Risk Management, Service Industry
Company size: 11-50
Headquarters: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Founded: 2018
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About the host, Anthony:
Anthony is passionate about cyber insurance. He is the CEO of Asceris, a company that enables its clients to respond to cyber incidents quickly and effectively. Anthony is originally from the US but now lives in Europe with his wife and two children.
Get in touch with Anthony on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonyhess/ or email: [email protected]
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Jason Rebholz's duties at Corvus Insurance extend beyond those of a conventional CISO...
Alongside developing the company's internal security framework, Jason runs a threat intel team focused on protecting policyholders and working closley with underwriters to identifying emerging risks. He also works closely with Corvus's Risk + Response team who is focused on delivering risk mitigation expertise into the hands of brokers and policyholders.
In this episode, Jason shares his thoughts on cybersecurity today and where it's heading, with topics like:
1. Why security awareness training isn't the strongest security measure
2. How Corvus Insurance found the sweet spot between underwriting methods and tech
3. The top 4 minimum cybersecurity measures all businesses should implement
4. The role CISO plays in harmonizing DevOps and IT security
5. The impact of the cyber insurance cycle on DFIR quality
About Jason:
Jason Rebholz is the Chief Information Security Officer at Corvus. He has over a decade of experience performing forensic investigations into sophisticated cyberattacks and helping organizations build secure and resilient environments. As Corvus’s CISO, Jason leverages his incident response, security, and infrastructure expertise to drive security strategy and reduce the risk of security threats internally at Corvus and for Corvus's policyholders. Prior to joining Corvus, Jason held leadership roles at Mandiant, The Crypsis Group, Gigamon, and MOXFIVE.
Find Jason on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jrebholz/
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About Corvus Insurance:
Corvus Insurance is building a safer world through insurance products and digital tools that reduce risk, increase transparency, and improve resilience for policyholders and program partners. Corvus's market-leading specialty insurance products are enabled by advanced data science and include Smart Cyber Insurance® and Smart Tech E+O™. Corvus's digital platforms and tools enable efficient quoting and binding and proactive risk mitigation. Corvus offers insurance products in the U.S., Middle East, Europe, Canada, and Australia.
Website: https://www.corvusinsurance.com/
Industry: Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Insurance, InsurTech
Company size: 300
Headquarters: Boston, United States
Founded: 2017
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About the host, Anthony:
Anthony is passionate about cyber insurance. He is the CEO of Asceris, a company that enables its clients to respond to cyber incidents quickly and effectively. Anthony is originally from the US but now lives in Europe with his wife and two children.
Get in touch with Anthony on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonyhess/ or email: [email protected]
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