Cyber Insurance Academy

Industry Event: NetDiligence Cyber Risk Summit
2025-02-10 08:00 - 2025-02-12 17:00 UTC | Miami Beach
The NetDiligence Cyber Risk Summit returns to Miami Beach with an expanded three-day program. The event kicks off with a full day of LATAM and Pathways to Resilience content, followed by two days of classic NetDiligence programming designed to address emerging risks in the cyber arena.

Connect with over 100 thought leaders from cyber insurance, data security, technology, and data breach law as they engage in dynamic cross-functional panels. Don’t miss this unparalleled opportunity for cutting-edge education and industry networking.

Register Here: https://netdiligence.com/conferences/cyber-risk-summit-miami-2025

Industry Event: Intelligent Insurer Cyber Insurance Awards Europe
2025-02-05 08:00 - 17:00 | Grand Connaught Rooms, London
Join the Celebrations at Intelligent Insurer’s 2025 Cyber Insurance Europe Awards
Be part of the excitement as Intelligent Insurer’s 2nd annual Cyber Insurance Awards Europe returns to London on February 5, 2025. This prestigious event celebrates excellence, innovation, and outstanding contributions across the cyber insurance sector.

With the winners already decided, the glittering awards ceremony promises to be the networking event of the year. Don’t miss the opportunity to connect with industry leaders and discover who takes home the top honors.

Register Here: https://www.cyber-insurance-awards-europe.com/2025/en/page/home

State of the Market: What to Expect From Cyber Insurance in 2025
2025-02-04 18:00 - 19:00 | Online Event
Cyber Insurance in 2025
The cyber insurance landscape is rapidly evolving, with no other line of business facing such a dynamic risk environment paired with exceptional growth potential. As we look ahead to 2025, these dynamics continue to shape the market – but what’s next?

Join us for the State of the Market 2025 event, where a diverse panel of leading industry experts will break down the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in cyber insurance. This is a rare opportunity to hear from professionals across key roles in this complex and fast-moving market.

Stay tuned for more details on this insightful event!

Meet the Panelists
Rich Gatz
Vice President, Head of Cyber Claims for Arch Insurance Group, Inc.

Rich is a cyber insurance and privacy subject matter expert and a distinguished Fellow of Information Privacy with the International Association of Privacy Professionals. A professed “coverage geek”, he enjoys crafting policy language that solves risk for Arch customers. Rich has spoken on various panels and at national conferences regarding cyber claims, insurance coverage, data breach response, and privacy issues plaguing technology. He is a graduate from The Ohio State University and the DePaul University School of Law. Connect with Rich on LinkedIn.

About Arch Insurance: Arch Insurance North America is part of a global insurer offering superior coverage and service. We participate in specialty lines where the talent and knowledge of our employees are a competitive differentiator. We serve North America from offices in the United States and Canada, providing superb coverage and claims handling through careful and diligent underwriting of risks and business-friendly solutions. With over 20 years of operating history and strong financial ratings, our track record remains solid.
Jessica Klipphahn
Head of North America Middle Market Cyber/E&O, WTW

With over a decade spent in diverse positions in broking and risk management, Jessica now leads a team of Cyber & Professional brokers at WTW. She is passionate about advancing broker education in the field of cyber insurance. Connect with Jessica on LinkedIn.

About WTW: WTW is a global advisory, broking, and solutions company that provides products and services to clients to help them manage risk, cultivate talent, and optimize benefits, while protecting and strengthening institutions and individuals.
Stacie Lilien
Global Alliance Manager Cyber Insurance, Silverfort

Stacie Lilien is a seasoned professional in the field of cyber insurance with extensive experience across various roles. Stacie previously held the position of Field Marketing Manager at SecurityScorecard from March 2022 to February 2023. At Advisen Ltd., Stacie contributed as Global Head of Event Programming and Event Content & Program Manager from January 2017 to March 2022, leading the development of content for annual conferences. Earlier roles included Assistant Account Executive at HUB International and Account Manager at Krauter & Company. Connect with Stacie on LinkedIn.

About Silverfort: Silverfort offers the industry’s first Unified Identity Protection Platform, which consolidates security controls for both corporate networks and cloud environments to thwart identity-based attacks. It’s pioneering technology has earned recognition as a Gartner ‘Cool Vendor’.
Lawrence Baldino
President, Cyber, Technology, and Professional, DUAL North America

Larry has over 20 years of experience in the insurance industry, the majority of which has been in the cyber and technology E&O space. Throughout his career, Larry has held various positions in underwriting, management, and product management on both a global and continental scale. Prior to joining DUAL, Larry was a part of the Cyber and Tech E&O Team at a major insurance carrier. Larry also has experience in reinsurance and establishing Cyber reinsurance programs. Connect with Lawrence on LinkedIn.

About DUAL: DUAL is one of the world’s largest international MGAs, operating in 21 countries and across more than 70 lines of insurance. It boasts a long-standing reputation for underwriting expertise and in-depth technical knowledge.

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Cyber Crisis Simulation With Guy Simkin, CEO and Cofounder
2025-02-04 12:05 - 13:00 | The Minster Building, London, United Kingdom
Hear from the Cyber Insurance Academy in London!
Gain practical insight into the intensity of a live cyber crisis simulation and learn strategies to ensure your policyholders stay in control.
We’re excited to announce that our very own Guy Simkin will be taking part in this dynamic session on Cyber Crisis Simulation.
This session on is a must-attend for anyone looking to gain practical insights into cyber crisis management. Going beyond the technical aspects of incident response, it will explore critical considerations for brokers, claims handlers, and underwriters.
Guy will be joined by a panel of experts, including the world-renowned Nimrod Kozlovski, CEO and founder of Cytactic.
Join us for actionable strategies and real-world scenarios – designed for cyber insurance professionals. It is guaranteed to be fast-paced, eye-opening and a fun learning experience.
Use the feature below to save this event directly in your calendar, and get notified on your phone when it is about to begin.

Industry Event: Intelligent Insurer Cyber Risk & Insurance Innovation
2025-02-04 08:00 - 2025-02-05 17:00 | The Minster Building , London
Join Europe’s leading cyber brokers, carriers, and security experts at the 3rd Annual Cyber Risk & Insurance Innovation Conference, where the dynamic and ever-evolving cyber insurance sector takes center stage.

As cyber threats like ransomware, insider threats, and supply chain attacks continue to rise amid geopolitical crises and digital transformation, this event tackles the critical role of re/insurance in enhancing cyber resilience. Explore essential innovations, strategies for SME-tailored solutions, and the evolving landscape of AI-driven threats.

With a focus on market maturity, clearer cyber risk education, and new opportunities from reduced premiums and growing capacity, this conference is your chance to stay agile, informed, and ahead in a competitive industry. Don’t miss this opportunity to lead in the fight against cyber risks!

Register Here: https://www.cyber-insurance-innovation-eu.com/home?utm_source=Web&utm_medium=1223&utm_id=II

Industry Event: ABI Cyber Conference 2025
2025-01-29 08:30 - 17:30 | Institution of Engineering & Technology, 2 Savoy Place, London, WC2R 0BL, Institution of Engineering & Technology, 2 Savoy Place, London, WC2R 0BL, United Kingdom
The ABI Cyber Conference 2025 is an event dedicated to exploring the growing impact of cyber risks on the insurance industry. This conference will delve into the challenges and opportunities presented by cyber threats, both in terms of the industry’s vulnerability to cyber attacks and its role in mitigating cyber risks for businesses, individuals, and society at large.

The event will feature expert-led sessions on topics such as Information Security Data Breaches, Legal Protection of Privilege, and Crisis Management. They will also discuss how the insurance sector can stay resilient amidst these threats and how risk contributes to resilience.

Bookings close at 17:00 on Tuesday 28 January 2025.

Industry Event: ITC London
2025-01-27 08:00 - 2025-01-28 17:00 | The Brewery, London, UK
ITC London 2025: Where Innovation Meets Opportunity
Get ready for a revolution at ITC Europe 2025! With festival-like energy and an unwavering focus on the future, this event unites bold thinkers, industry leaders, and visionaries to shape the future of insurance across Europe.

Discover how technology and collaboration are driving transformation in the industry. ITC Europe is designed to inspire innovation, empower change, and offer exclusive opportunities to connect with the brightest minds, explore cutting-edge solutions, and gain actionable strategies for tomorrow’s challenges.

Register Here: https://insurtechconnect.london/

Industry Event: Zywave Cyber Risk Insights Conference
2024-11-06 08:00 - 17:00
The world’s largest Cyber Risk event for P&C professionals and insurance buyers. This hallmark event offers a full day of learning, networking, workshops, and business meetings delving into the hottest topics including cyber risk management, developing issues, and cyber threats.

This conference is held in New York City.

Global IT Outages: Lessons Learned From The CrowdStrike Outage
2024-10-09 15:00 - 16:00 | Online Event
Submit your questions ahead of this live Q&A session with top global IT outages expert, Sharon Haran about the CrowdStrike Outage.
The recent global CrowdStrike outage sent shockwaves through industries reliant on cloud-based cybersecurity solutions. The ripple effects, from downtime in healthcare systems to interruptions in financial services, have left many insurance professionals grappling with the systemic risks such incidents pose. But what does this mean for the cyber insurance industry? How can underwriters, brokers, and claims professionals better prepare for these high-impact events?
Event Overview
In this fast-paced digital landscape, understanding the intersection of cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, and cyber insurance is more crucial than ever. To help you put the recent CrowdStrike outage into context, we are excited to host a live, quick-fire Q&A session with Sharon Haran, Chief Commercial Officer at Parametrix. This event will be a unique opportunity to explore the outage’s implications for risk accumulation, cyber policy underwriting, and the evolving landscape of cloud-based risks.

Sharon brings decades of expertise in the insurance and technology sectors. At Parametrix, a leading provider of cloud outage monitoring and insurance services, Sharon spearheads commercial strategy, partnerships, and reinsurance operations. With a deep understanding of both the technological and insurance aspects of cloud risk, Sharon is perfectly positioned to offer practical insights for professionals in the cyber insurance field.
Topics Covered

The CrowdStrike Outage: What triggered the outage, and how did it impact various sectors?
Risk Accumulation: Understanding how cloud service disruptions can lead to aggregated risks for insurers and reinsurers.
Parametric Insurance: How innovative insurance models can offer fast, streamlined payouts and claims handling for cloud outage events.
Underwriting Considerations: What can insurance underwriters learn from incidents like this, and how can they adjust their approach to cloud risks?
Lessons Learned: Practical steps that insurers, brokers, and businesses can take to better protect against future outages.

Submit Your Questions
We want this session to be as interactive as possible! You’ll have the chance to submit questions in advance, and we will address them during the live session with Sharon. This is your opportunity to dive deep into the specifics of the CrowdStrike outage and get expert guidance on how to navigate the challenges it presents. Once you have saved your seat for this session, you’ll receive further instructions on how to submit your questions via email.
About Parametrix
Parametrix is at the forefront of cloud outage risk management, leveraging proprietary cloud monitoring technology to assess service interruptions and provide immediate insurance coverage for enterprise clients. Their parametric insurance solutions offer instant payouts based on predefined triggers, enabling businesses to recover quickly from cloud-related incidents.

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Masterclass: Restoration and Insurance
2024-09-17 15:00 - 16:00 | Online Event
The Vital Role of Data Restoration and Insurance in BI Mitigation
Why should professional data restoration be a cornerstone of every cyber insurance policy? Explore the critical intersection of Business Interruption, data restoration and cyber insurance in our upcoming Masterclass, led by Heath Renfrow, co-founder of Fenix24 and a veteran cybersecurity specialist with over two decades of experience.
The importance of integrating professional restoration into cyber insurance panels cannot be overstated. The session will explore the limitations of traditional data restoration methods, often reliant on Managed Service Providers (MSPs) or in-house IT teams, and highlight the advantages of specialized approaches. These include the use of automation and specialized teams to accelerate recovery times and ensure a more thorough restoration of critical systems.
This Masterclass is ideal for cyber insurance professionals, underwriters, brokers, and claims handlers. Whether you’re refining your current underwriting strategies, advising clients on the latest trends in data restoration, or enhancing your claims services, this session will provide valuable insights.
Learning Objectives:

Qualify the benefits of professional data restoration in the context of cyber insurance
Critique the limitations of traditional restoration methods
Identify advanced restoration responses and translate these techniques into cyber policy underwriting
Compare and contrast compliance with true cybersecurity in the context of data restoration

Masterclass Speaker
Heath Renfrow
Co-Founder of Fenix24
Renfrow, co-founder of Fenix24, has over 20 years of experience in information security, including roles as a CISO in the U.S. Department of Defense. In 2017, he was named Global CISO of the Year by EC-Council. Before Fenix24, Heath was vCISO at The Crypsis Group, later acquired by Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42. He also served as the first CISO for U.S. Army Healthcare and held CISO positions at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Defense Information Systems Agency. Heath is a frequent cybersecurity speaker and serves on several boards, including the National CyberWatch Center Foundation and the University of Indiana Cyber Advisory Council.
About Fenix24
Fenix24 is an industry leader in disaster recovery and restoration services. It’s special-ops teams work alongside forensics teams and breach counselors to ensure the fastest and most efficient restoration of critical infrastructure, data, and systems. Fenix24 has been trusted to handle some of the world’s most devastating cyber incidents in recent years.

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Masterclass: The Human Factor in Cybersecurity
2024-07-15 15:00 - 16:00 | Online Event
The Human Factor in Cybersecurity
Join our online Masterclass for practical strategies for guarding against the #1 cyber risk facing organizations today.

How can integrating human and technical defenses promote a more holistic approach to cybersecurity? With over 25 years of experience spanning medical, aerospace manufacturing, and defense sectors, Erich Kron brings unparalleled expertise to address one of the most critical aspects of cybersecurity today: the human factor.

The conversation around human error and cyber risk has, once again, been shoved into the spotlight recently, with Southwest Airlines and Liberty Insurance battling out policy interpretation in federal court in May this year. The case has underscored the critical importance of nuanced interpretations of causation in cyber insurance claims, particularly concerning human actions and management decisions during cyber incidents. We are delighted to be hosting Kron for a one-hour online Masterclass that promises to advocate for a more nuanced understanding of how human actions interact with technical vulnerabilities. This Masterclass will explore practical strategies to strengthen organizational resilience against cyber threats, emphasizing proactive security measures and robust incident response frameworks.
About the Speaker
Erich Kron, Security Awareness Advocate at KnowBe4, author, and regular contributor to cybersecurity industry publications, is a veteran information security professional with over 25 years’ experience in the medical, aerospace manufacturing and defense fields. He is the former security manager for the US Army’s 2nd Regional Cyber Center-Western Hemisphere and holds CISSP, CISSP-ISSAP, SACP and many other certifications. Erich has worked with information security professionals around the world to provide the tools, training and educational opportunities to succeed in Information Security.
About KnowBe4
KnowBe4, the provider of the world’s largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, is used by more than 65,000 organizations around the globe. Founded by IT and data security specialist Stu Sjouwerman, KnowBe4 helps organizations address the human element of security by raising awareness about ransomware, CEO fraud and other social engineering tactics through a new-school approach to awareness training on security. The late Kevin Mitnick, who was an internationally recognized cybersecurity specialist and KnowBe4’s Chief Hacking Officer, helped design the KnowBe4 training based on his well-documented social engineering tactics. Organizations rely on KnowBe4 to mobilize their end users as their last line of defense and trust the KnowBe4 platform to strengthen their security culture and reduce human risk.
www.KnowBe4.com

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Masterclass: Cyber Risk Ratings
2024-06-18 18:00 - 19:00 | Online Event
Cyber risk scores have become a cornerstone for insurance carriers when determining premiums. These ratings offer a standardized assessment of an organization’s cybersecurity posture, transforming them into valuable assets for businesses. They not only reassure customers and partners about the security of their data but also play a pivotal role in managing and mitigating risks associated with third-party vendors.
Masterclass Topics:
This Masterclass delves into the what, how and why of cyber ratings by considering the following key topics:

The Importance of Cyber Risk Ratings
Impact on Insurability
Ratings in Action

Each topic will be explored in depth, providing attendees with a comprehensive understanding of how cyber ratings can be leveraged to enhance security measures, manage third-party risks, and optimize insurance policies. Cyber policy professionals will leave this Masterclass with greater confidence in negotiating terms using cyber risk scores and ensuring that their insureds have comprehensive coverage.
Masterclass Speaker:
Andrew Correll
Senior Director of Cyber Insurability, SecurityScorecard
Andrew brings over a decade of experience in the insurance industry. His expertise spans small business and middle market commercial insurance segments as a technology underwriter and sales executive. Andrew is a recognized thought leader in Cyber insurance and Tech E&O, and he previously hosted the Beyond the Policy podcast, bridging the gap between technology startups and insurance brokers.
SecurityScorecard’s cutting-edge AI-driven technology offers organizations the ability to stay ahead of cyber threats. With continuously evolving metrics, businesses gain visibility into their information security control weaknesses and potential vulnerabilities within their supply chain ecosystem. SecurityScorecard Ratings empower organizations to navigate the digital landscape with confidence, supporting enterprise risk management, third-party risk assessment, regulatory compliance, and cyber insurance underwriting.

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Decoding Digital Disasters: Cyber Models as a Lens into Systemic Risk Part 2
2024-05-30 18:00 - 19:00
This seminar was offered exclusively for CCIS students and graduates. Watch our two-part seminar on one of the most challenging aspects of cyber insurance.
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The Cyber Insurance Academy was proud to team up with RMS Moody’s in our first-ever seminar – an advanced short course for our CCIS members. This two-part cyber risk modeling seminar brought a fresh perspective on systemic risk issues, CAT modeling, and an in-depth review of the ways cyber models are built and maintained.
Cyber Risk Modelling Seminar Agenda

Part One explores how to think about cyber risk. We take a CAT modeling crash course and consider the various challenges unique to cyber and how this influences the way we model the risk.
Part Two offered a deep dive into cyber modeling with an exploration of modeling components, data, and frameworks.

Meet the Cyber Risk Modelling Seminar Speaker
Bethany Vohlers
Bethany Vohlers is a Cyber Model & Product Specialist in the Moody’s RMS Cyber Solutions team, where she is responsible for driving the global growth and adoption of Moody’s RMS Cyber Solutions to support diverse use cases across the (re)insurance value chain.
Moody’s RMS
In a world shaped by increasingly interconnected risks, Moody’s data, insights, and innovative technologies help customers develop a holistic view of their world and unlock opportunities. With a rich history of experience in global markets and a diverse workforce in more than 40 countries, Moody’s gives customers the comprehensive perspective needed to act with confidence and thrive.

Check out the part 2 recording of the masterclass below!

Decoding Digital Disasters: Cyber Models as a Lens into Systemic Risk Part 1
2024-05-01 18:00 - 19:00
This is an advanced, two-part cyber risk modeling seminar that brings a fresh perspective on systemic risk issues, CAT modeling, and an in-depth review of the ways cyber models are built and maintained.

Seminar Agenda

Part One explores how to think about cyber risk. We take a CAT modeling crash course and consider the various challenges unique to cyber and how this influences the way we model the risk.
Part Two offered a deep dive into cyber modeling with an exploration of modeling components, data, and frameworks.

Meet the Cyber Risk Modelling Seminar Speaker
Bethany Vohlers
Bethany Vohlers is a Cyber Model & Product Specialist in the Moody’s RMS Cyber Solutions team, where she is responsible for driving the global growth and adoption of Moody’s RMS Cyber Solutions to support diverse use cases across the (re)insurance value chain.
Moody’s RMS
In a world shaped by increasingly interconnected risks, Moody’s data, insights, and innovative technologies help customers develop a holistic view of their world and unlock opportunities. With a rich history of experience in global markets and a diverse workforce in more than 40 countries, Moody’s gives customers the comprehensive perspective needed to act with confidence and thrive.

Masterclass: Cyber Insurance for SMBs
2024-03-05 18:00 - 19:00 | Online Event
Cyber Insurance for SMBs
The escalating threat of cyber attacks specifically targeting small and mid-sized businesses is set to make 2024 “the year of SMBs” for cyber carriers. However, as small-to-medium enterprises often approach cyber insurance with hesitation, understanding their unique needs is crucial for increasing their uptake. In an evolving digital landscape where threat actors increasingly target small businesses, educating business owners about the risks and consequences of cyber attacks becomes paramount.

Masterclass Topics: Cyber Insurance for SMBs

Why does the SMB cyber market offer such significant potential right now?
Navigating the SMB cybersecurity ecosystem and evolving threats
Practical next steps to insuring SMBs
Learning to communicate effectively with SMBs about cyber insurance
Boosting accessibility of cyber insurance for SMBs
And much more…

Masterclass Speaker:
Ro’ee Margalit
Co-founder & CEO, Rotate
With over a decade of experience in cybersecurity, spanning both offensive and defensive fronts – from officer roles in elite cyber units to founding startups focused on cutting-edge technology and AI – Ro’ee leverages his expertise to set new standards in the cyber industry and his goal is protecting the digital realm for the unprotected.
Rotate is a 360° cybersecurity platform built for the way you do business, combining security and insurance to provide you with safety, assurance, and continuity 24/7, 365 days a year.

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Panel Discussion: Cyber Insurance in 2024
2024-01-31 18:00 - 19:00 | Online Event
What To Expect From Cyber Insurance In 2024
No other line of business has such a dynamic risk landscape on the one hand, and such growth potential on the other so what’s in store for cyber insurance in 2024? These dynamics continue to play out in the market – but how? Here to help us make sense of it all is a diverse panel of leading industry experts.–
Watch this in-depth review of the state of the cyber insurance market. This is a rare opportunity to hear from representatives from all key roles in this complex and dynamic market.
Topics covered:

Exploring the next maturity step for cyber insurance
The good, the bad and the outright outlandish: threat activities from the past year
Why there’s more to systemic cyber risk than just war exclusions
Reflecting on the rise of the proactive cyber policy
Why this regulation is going to drive discussion this year
And much more…

Meet the Speakers:
Carolyn Purwin Ryan
Partner, Mullen Coughlin LLC
Carolyn Purwin Ryan is a Partner with Mullen Coughlin, serving as a Breach Coach for organizations who have been victimized by a real or suspected data privacy and security incident. She handles all facets of incident response, including directing and liaising with various incident response stakeholders such as cyber insurance carriers/brokers, forensic investigation firms and law enforcement, as well as counseling her clients on any legal, regulatory or contractual obligations stemming from the incident, and effectuating legally required notification to individuals, regulatory bodies and business partners. She also assists organizations with pre-incident and proactive Advisory Compliance services such as Incident Response Plan development and cyber incident response tabletop exercises, among others.

Carolyn was named a Pennsylvania “Rising Star” by SuperLawyers in 2018 and 2019. She received her J.D. from Villanova University School of Law and her B.S. from Georgetown University.

Mullen Coughlin LLC is a law firm solely dedicated to counseling organizations in the context of data privacy and security. With over 110 attorneys, we are – and our mission is to remain – the data privacy and security thought leader for organizations of all sizes and across all industry sectors. Since its founding in 2016, Mullen Coughlin has responded to more than 25,000 data privacy and security incidents; provided proactive counsel to thousands of organizations with Advisory Compliance services and solutions; and defended thousands more in formal regulatory investigation and third-party privacy litigation matters.
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John Sinclair
Senior Underwriter Corporate Cyber, CFC
With nearly 10 years in the cyber insurance industry, John is a highly regarded Senior Underwriter on CFC’s Large Corporate Cyber team. Previously at Aspen Insurance Group, John was awarded “Rising Star – Underwriter of the Year” at the 2019 Insurance Insider Rankings. A Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and ACII qualified, John is a natural leader in his team as well as regular presenter at cyber events around the world.
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CFC is a specialist insurance provider, pioneer in emerging risk and market leader in cyber. Our global insurance platform uses cutting-edge technology and data science to deliver smarter, faster underwriting and protect customers from today’s most critical business risks. Headquartered in London with offices in New York, San Francisco, Austin, Brussels and Brisbane, CFC has over 850 staff and is trusted by more than 130,000 businesses in 90 countries. Learn more at cfc.com and LinkedIn.
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Ed Ventham
Director, Assured
Co-founder and director of Assured Cyber Ltd, ‘the broker with the lowest number of claims’. Assured is a specialist insurance brokerage focused 100% on Cyber risk. Ed is also an advocate for the young professional organization ‘Next Generation Insurance Network’ and Industry 100 representative for the NCSC.
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Jean Bayon de La Tour
International Head of Cyber, Howden
Jean Bayon de La Tour, with a background in banking encompassing roles in Wealth Management and Internal Audit, previously spearheaded Marsh’s Cyber broking operations in France. His tenure with Marsh culminated in his appointment as Managing Director and Head of Cyber for Marsh Europe. He now oversees Howden’s international activity in cyber insurance from his base in Spain.

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Masterclass: Going Beyond Just the Minimum Requirements to Keep Your Client Insurable
2023-11-14 16:00 - 17:00 | Online Event
Going Beyond Just the Minimum Requirements to Keep Your Client Insurable
There is a lot more to cybersecurity than just ticking boxes. Navigating developments both in cybersecurity technology and in minimum requirements can be overwhelmingly challenging at times.
In this Masterclass, Homa Shaner, CEO of FWRD Tech, guides our community through the top reasons a cyber policy is denied, cutting through the noise in the cybersecurity sector, advising your clients on a multi-layered security posture, talking to your clients about managed security, and top questions to ask key stakeholders.
Masterclass Topics:

Understanding how multiple measures need to be in place to properly secure an organization.
Why do People, Process, and Technology equally matter when securing an organization?
What are the 7 layers of Cybersecurity that need to be accounted for?
Understanding Effective Tabletop Exercises and Incident Response Plans
Why is an MSSP helpful for most organizations?
Best Practices to Remain Insurable

Masterclass Speaker:
Homa Shaner
CEO, FWRD Tech
Homa has harnessed over 12 years of technology consulting ranging from Network, Cloud, and Cybersecurity. Today, she regularly works with cyber insurance brokers and their clients on ensuring that they are both cyber policy ready and cyber posture strong. She specializes in simplifying the IT decision-making process and enabling businesses to take advantage of next-generation technology.
About FWRD Tech
FWRD Tech has been successful in helping organizations of all sizes implement the right technology to meet their needs. We strive to help organizations fill in their gaps to keep their business moving forward.

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Masterclass: Boosting Insurability With Service Account Management & MFA
2023-10-18 14:00 - 15:00 | Online Event
Boosting Insurability With Service Account Management & MFA
The surge in ransomware attacks has prompted leading underwriters to raise the bar for renewal or purchase of cyber insurance policies and Service Account Management. Insureds are now required to deploy various security measures – such as Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Privileged Access Management (PAM) policies. However, managing Service Accounts and MFA is not as easy a task as one might think. Many insureds still struggle to stop the lateral movement of ransomware threat actors through their company’s infrastructure. The Cyber Insurance Academy has gathered industry experts from all corners of the cyber insurance industry to share insights on measures that cyber insurance professionals can take to prevent this risk from turning into a claim.
The Cyber Insurance Academy was delighted to host our Industry Peers from Silverfort and Tokio Marine HCC as we dive into this topic during this month’s Fireside Chat.
Agenda: Service Account Management and MFA

Why has MFA and Identity Security become so important for insurers?
What are the barriers to implementation experienced by insureds?
Actionable advice for underwriters, brokers and claims handlers when assessing their insured’s implementation of privileges management and MFA.

Meet The Speakers
Hed Kovetz

CEO, Co-Founder, Silverfort
Hed serves as Silverfort’s CEO and is one of the company’s Co-Founders. He brings a unique technical and leadership background, including product leadership roles at Verint, where he led the company’s nation-scale cybersecurity product and won the company’s innovation competition for his patent-pending inventions. Hed previously served as a Group Leader at the famous 8200 elite cyber unit of the Israel Defense Forces, where he received the unit’s excellence awards and the Chief of Intelligence Corps Award for Innovation. Hed holds an LL.B. from Tel Aviv University.
Simon Calderbank

Cyber Underwriting Manager, Tokio Marine HCC
Simon is Cyber Underwriting Manager at Tokio Marine HCC, with almost twenty years of experience in insurance. Since joining the company a decade ago, Simon has focused on cyber risks, building an international book of business written out of London. He started his career at Hiscox, where he wrote professional indemnity, financial lines, and commercial risks. Subsequently, he focused on technology and cyber risks at CNA and QBE. He is CII-qualified and holds a degree in Business Studies from the University of Portsmouth.

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Masterclass: Preparing Insureds of Third Party Cyber Risks and Supply Chain Cyber Attacks
2023-09-13 16:00 - 17:00 | Online Event
Preparing Insureds of Third-Party Cyber Risks and Supply Chain Cyber Attacks
In today’s interconnected world, third-party cyber risk is a serious threat to all businesses and organizations. Cyber insurance professionals must be able to address the risks associated with doing business with unsecured third parties (“upstream” and “downstream”), and how to mitigate those risks. This Third-Party Cyber Risks Masterclass is ideal for insurance professionals on both the broker and carrier side, (underwriting and claims) who want to take a deeper dive into a very significant issue that frequently arises in cyber claims.
Masterclass Learning Objectives:

Explain the cyber risks associated with third-party access to policyholder data
Outline best practices to mitigate those risks
Identify the risks associated with third parties in the policyholder’s upstream and downstream supply chain
Apply legal and regulatory requirements related to digital supply chain cyber risk to your assessment of an insured’s cyber risk posture

Masterclass Speaker:
Stuart A. Panensky, Esq.
Partner, FisherBroyles, LLP
Stuart Panensky is an experienced corporate privacy attorney and commercial litigator. Stu has extensive experience acting as incident response / data breach counsel to companies in multiple industry sectors. In leading incident response investigations, Stu is networked with industry leading incident response vendors (IT, forensics, data mining, public relations, breach notification and others) and coordinates them as appropriate. Stu advocates for clients that are subject to State and Federal government privacy investigations and has personally handled every phase of commercial litigation. Stu also provides corporate privacy counsel, drafts incident response planning documents and hosts mock-breach “tabletop” presentations.
About Fisher Broyles
FisherBroyles is the world’s first and largest distributed law firm, ranked by The American Lawyer as one of the 200 largest law firms by revenue.

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Masterclass: Navigating Loss Control & Claims Management With IR
2023-06-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Online Event
Incident response knowledge helps cyber insurance professionals provide value-added services to their policyholders. They can offer guidance and resources to insured organizations to enhance their incident response capabilities, implement preventive measures, reduce potential losses and minimize the likelihood and impact of future cyber incidents. This proactive approach benefits both the insured and the insurer by reducing the overall risk exposure.
Masterclass Learning Objectives:

Explain the benefits of preparing for a cyber incident beyond the scope of a cyber insurance policy.
Demonstrate knowledge of loss control techniques specific to Cyber Insurance, namely backup methodologies, IR plans and data segregation. Identify key relationships for clients to develop ahead of an incident.
Assess and respond to smaller cyber incidents, distinguishing between those that need to be reported to carriers and those that can be managed internally by the client.
Apply loss control and risk mitigation techniques to real-world scenarios.

Masterclass Speaker:
Joe Kingland
Managing Partner and Chief Executive Officer, Blue Team Alpha
Joseph Kingland, CISSP, is the Managing Partner and Chief Executive Officer of Manage Infinity, LLC, a world-class cybersecurity brand portfolio, and Blue Team Alpha, Manage Infinity’s elite, comprehensive cybersecurity force. As the Chief Executive Officer of Blue Team Alpha, Kingland leads the brand in its mission to defend American businesses from cyberattacks. He puts his beliefs into action, ensuring even small companies are armed with the resources, tools, and skills to protect against cybercriminals and to respond swiftly and effectively in the event of an attack.
About Blue Team Alpha
Blue Team Alpha is a veteran-owned, comprehensive cybersecurity force on a mission to defend America in the cyberspace domain. We offer advisory, offensive and technical services with deep roots and a specialty in incident management. With decades of experience handling breach investigations across all 16 critical infrastructure sectors, Blue Team Alpha has amassed the highest caliber talent in the cybersecurity industry. Over 65% of our experts are former nation-state-level employees from the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security and other government organizations where they learned from the world’s best cyber command.

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Masterclass: Supporting Insureds With Email Security
2023-05-23 18:00 - 19:00 | Online Event
Supporting Insureds With Email Security
Cyber insurance professionals play a critical role in helping businesses understand and manage their cyber risks with email security. Understanding email security is therefore a critical aspect for all cyber insurance professionals.
75% of organizations worldwide reported an attempted business email compromise (BEC) attack last year.
Cyber attackers often gain access to sensitive information, such as financial data, passwords, and personal information, through email security breaches. The consequences of a successful attack can be severe, leading to reputational damage, legal liability, and financial loss for your clients. By having a strong grasp of email security trends and best practices, cyber insurance professionals can evaluate their clients’ cyber hygiene posture and provide valuable guidance to help them select the appropriate insurance policy and vendor for their business.
Masterclass Learning Objectives: Email Security

Identify & explain key trends relating to email security & BEC attacks.
Give examples of best practices that your insureds should follow to mitigate the impact of attacks via emails; apply these to evaluate their cyber hygiene.
Explain what a catch rate is, how the cost of remaining risk is calculated and what these metrics can tell us about the efficiency of your insureds’ email security vendors.

Masterclass Speakers:
Keely Wilkins
Cybersecurity Evangelist with the Office of the CTO at Check Point Software Technologies
Keely Wilkins has worked in the technology industry for over twenty-five years, holding positions in Fortune 50, Telco, VAR, and Higher Education organizations before joining Check Point in 2019. Keely is a Contributor to the “Partnership Against Cybercrime” working group with the World Economic Forum. She holds a Master of Science in Cybersecurity from Florida Tech and is currently studying toward a Master of Legal Studies specializing in Cybersecurity Law and Policy at Texas A&M University School of Law. Keely endeavors to find balance among transparency, predictability, and security.
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Andrew Igel (CISSP, CE|H, Security+)
Lead Security Engineer at Check Point Software Technologies
Andy Igel’s career in information security, technology and compliance spans over twenty-five years and has included numerous positions in both the public and private sector. He is experienced in all sides of compliance and information security, including technology, policies, and auditing. Andy will be providing a technical overview of software that can help to combat the issue of email security.
About Check Point
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. is a leading provider of cyber security solutions to corporate enterprises and governments globally. Check Point Infinity’s portfolio of solutions protects enterprises and public organizations from 5th generation cyber-attacks with an industry-leading catch rate of malware, ransomware and other threats. Infinity comprises three core pillars delivering uncompromised security and generation V threat prevention across enterprise environments: Check Point Harmony, for remote users; Check Point CloudGuard, to automatically secure clouds; and Check Point Quantum, to protect network perimeters and datacenters, all controlled by the industry’s most comprehensive, intuitive unified security management; Check Point Horizon, a prevention-first security operations suite. Check Point protects over 100,000 organizations of all sizes.

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Masterclass: Zero Trust and Cyber Insurance Underwriting
2023-02-21 18:00 - 19:00 | Online Event
Zero Trust and Cyber Insurance Underwriting
Organizations have rapidly evolved, modernized, and transformed, but did zero trust evolve with it? Watch this Masterclass to understand how we got to the current state of cyber security risk and how the cyber security industry has shifted to reduce exposure, evidenced by some organizations being in a stronger position to better protect against peril.
Masterclass Topics: Zero Trust

Cybersecurity then and now. What prompted the dawn of the Zero Trust framework?
Zero Trust defined. What it is, why it works, and how much of an organization’s data is covered?
Zero Trust in action. How does this framework affect the insurance industry and what do cyber insurance professionals need to know?
Real-life examples. We will look at proposal form questions and apply them to Zero Trust models.

Masterclass Speakers:
Kavitha Mariappan
EVP Customer Experience and Transformation
Kavitha is a seasoned go-to-market executive with a penchant for rapidly translating technology into customer-centric value, mobilizing global teams and operations, and transforming them into high-growth businesses. Kavitha is responsible for driving global transformation and innovation across all facets of Zscaler’s business, customers, strategy, products, and operations, with a strong focus on customer value creation. Kavitha holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Communication Engineering from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, Australia, and a Master of Science in Cybersecurity Risk and Strategy from New York University School of Law and Tandon School of Engineering.
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Stephen Singh
Global Vice President of M&A/Divestiture and ITO Strategy, Planning and Implementation
Stephen focuses on accelerating clients’ success through inorganic transactions, with an emphasis on aligning technology, risk and operations. Stephen has more than 25 years of industry experience spanning Management Consulting, Professional Services, Enterprise IT and Hi-Tech Go-To-Market responsibilities and has extensive experience leading Enterprise IT organizations including PwC, Travelers Insurance, Juniper Networks, Cosine Communications, and AT&T. Stephen earned a B.S. degree in Computer Science and Applied Mathematics from the University of Rochester and attended MIT’s Sloan School of Management, Executive Education Program.

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Panel Discussion: Cyber Insurance in 2023
2023-01-31 18:00 - 19:00 | Online Event
Cyber Insurance in 2023
The cyber insurance industry experienced some significant growing pains in 2022 so here is what to expect in Cyber Insurance in 2023. As we push on into the new year, the market is likely to find itself uncomfortably sandwiched between two phases in its development. We will see a market that is still young enough to justify its frequent, rapid changes, but also old enough to know better.
Here to help us make sense of the complexities of cyber risk and insurance over the coming year, is a panel of leading industry experts. Watch the recording for an in-depth review of the state of the cyber insurance market. This is a rare opportunity to hear from representatives from all key roles in this complex and dynamic market.
Topics Covered:

Tackling communication gaps in the cyber policy supply chain
Curbing the domino effect of systemic cyber risk
Reflecting on the rise of the proactive cyber policy
Riding the technology wave in today’s unchartered waters
And much more…

Meet the Speakers:
Yosha Delong
Global Head of Cyber, Mosaic
Yosha’s underwriting experience spans over two decades and includes heading up Zurich North America’s Cyber Underwriting team. She now acts as Global Head of Cyber at Mosaic Insurance, an innovative, specialist cyber insurer hailed by Advisen as “Cyber Newcomer of the Year 2022”.
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Neel Desai
VP Cyber, Lockton
Neel is the Vice President of Lockton’s Cyber Practice department. With over a decade of experience as a claims attorney and a background in complex cyber and technology claims, Neel brings a unique perspective and skillset to Lockton, the world’s largest privately held insurance brokerage firm.
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Judy Selby
Partner, Kennedys
Judy is a partner in Kennedys’ New York office. She assists insurers with cyber insurance claims and policy wording. Judy is a frequent speaker at cyber insurance industry events and has been featured in prominent publications, including the Wall Street Journal, Law360, and Fortune, concerning insurance for cyber and other emerging risks.
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Anthony Hess
CEO, Asceris
Anthony is a cyber security leader with over 20 years of professional experience in cyber security, cyber insurance and information technology. Previously, Anthony served as a Kivu Managing Director, Head of Incident Response (Cyber Claims Director) at CFC, and KPMG cyber insurance services lead.

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Masterclass: Insuring the Future: Cyber Insurance for Digital Assets 101
2022-11-22 18:00 - 19:00 | Online Event
Insuring the Future: Cyber Insurance for Digital Assets 101
Our recent masterclass discussed Cyber Insurance for Digital Assets 101. A recent report published by the Identity Theft Resource Center has revealed that 27% of victims of social media hijacking in 2021 reported lost sales revenues. The consequences of these attacks can be immense; earlier in 2022, an Instagram cybercriminal hack resulted in a $1 million loss in NFTs. In response to this cyber risk, some leaders in the insurance industry have considered new products to act as an effective risk transfer mechanism.
Notch Insurance is an MGA that was founded to build the next generation of insurance products for the modern world’s burgeoning digital economy. Notch’s social media cyber policy includes real-time cyber threat monitoring, immediate payouts for each day that an account is inaccessible due to a cyber hack, and a crisis management service comprising a team of cyber experts.
Masterclass Topics:

What are digital assets, and why do they need dedicated insurance policies?
What are the risks associated with digital assets?
What does a cyber insurance policy for social media accounts look like in practice?

Masterclass Speaker:
Rafael Broshi
CEO & Co-founder of Notch
Rafael is the Co-Founder and CEO of Notch. Passionate about the creator economy, web3, and all things insurance for digital assets, Rafael founded Notch two years ago to create insurance products for the modern world.

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Masterclass: Shoring Up Proactive Security Defences With Security Operations Centers For Cyber Insurance
2022-11-10 18:00 - 19:00 | Online Event
Proactive Security Defences With Security Operations Centers
The recent changes in cyber insurance requirements have led to a shift in the role of Security Operations Centers (SOCs) for insureds. SOCs now play a role in meeting compliance requirements, IR planning, threat intelligence gathering and risk assessments. Watch Nadav Arbel, Co-founder and CEO of CYREBRO, present an in-depth review of what proactive security defense involves and how SOC can enable insureds to achieve it.
CYREBRO provides a security operations center as a service via the cloud. Its automation tools and holistic platform serve to monitor its client’s networks while protecting their enterprise data and infrastructure.
Masterclass Topics:

What is a Security Operations Center (SOC), and why is it becoming a cybersecurity must for every business?
The evolution of SOC and the challenges it solves.
What does SOC infrastructure look like in practice?
How can SOC democratize cybersecurity?

Masterclass Speaker:
Nadav Arbel
CEO & Co-founder of CYREBRO
Nadav Arbel, CEO and co-founder of CYREBRO, has 20+ years of revolutionizing how companies operate their cybersecurity with ground-breaking cyber-tech, cyber-operations, and AI in cybersecurity, cyber defense, and forensics. Nadav also previously headed the Cyber Security Division for the Israeli police force where he established and commanded the Israeli Cyber & SIGINT technology unit.

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Parametric Insurance and Business Interruption
2022-07-26 18:00 - 19:00 | Online Event
Parametric Insurance and Business Interruption
This masterclass covers business interruption. Parametric insurance models can answer some of the most pressing risks faced by businesses today; this innovative payment model challenges conventional insurance payout mechanisms and criteria. Watch this Masterclass, led by Sharon Haran, VP Europe and insurtech expert at Parametrix Insurance, to find out why.
Parametrix Insurance enables businesses to receive automatic payouts in the event of third-party IT downtime events, ensuring business continuity for technology-reliant businesses. In an era where the ripple effect of a cyber attack can stretch down a supply chain within moments and cause widespread paralysis to business operations, this Masterclass is not to be missed!
Masterclass Topics: Business Interruption

A comprehensive overview of the Dependent Business Interruption, supply chain attacks, and the role of parametric cyber insurance in mitigating them.
New and innovative solutions to these issues, with a key focus on parametric insurance.
A simulation of parametric insurance policies in action.

Masterclass Speaker:
Sharon Haran
VP Europe at Parametrix Insurance.
Haran boasts a decade of experience in the insurance industry. Having previously spent over 7 years managing global, big-ticket business development projects on behalf of insurance companies, he went on to serve as CEO of an innovative insurtech company, now owned by David Sheilds. Haran is now VP Europe at Parametrix Insurance.

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Masterclass: Endpoint Detection and Response & Incident Response
2022-07-01 18:00 - 19:00 | Online Event
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), also referred to as endpoint detection and threat response (EDTR), is an endpoint security solution that continuously monitors end-user devices to detect and respond to cyber threats like ransomware and malware. Because EDR extends protection to endpoints in a network, it plays an important role in a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy. With the increased frequency and cost of cyber attacks, underwriters are requiring proof that companies have robust protections in place. Among a plethora of baseline requirements for cyber insurance coverage is a tool many underwriters require before they consider covering an organization: Endpoint detection and response (EDR).
Masterclass Topics:

A complete A-Z on Endpoint Detection and Response and Incident Response
Non-technical, insurance-focused insights on threat detection and responses
Exclusive insight into malicious activity detection on the Crowdstrike Falcon platform

Masterclass Speaker:
Marko Polunic
Director Business Development – EMEA, CrowdStrike.
With over a decade of experience in cyber liability underwriting, Marko now works with insurance and legal professionals, helping them to adopt some of the most advanced security platforms for protecting critical areas of enterprise risk.

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Masterclass: How Cyber Insurance Professionals Should Use The Dark Net
2022-06-01 18:00 - 19:00 | Online Event
How Cyber Insurance Professionals Should Use The Dark Net
There is an increasingly complex interrelationship between data from the dark net and the organizations involved in issuing cyber liability insurance policies and managing claims. Darknet data can help drive better risk decisions in issuing policies and persistent monitoring for on-going security risks to insurance carriers, brokers, and their policyholders. The cyber liability insurance market is evolving as result of threat actors on the dark net and increased attacks resulting in significant financial claims. In this deep dive we unshroud the mystery, myths and value of Dark net intelligence.
Sling Cyber Insurance provides ongoing Cyber Insurance policies to SMBs by surveilling the Darknet for risks and threats targeting their specific attack surfaces. This insight into the inner workings of criminal cyber actors enables Sling to detect attacks at their earliest stages and offer bespoke policies.
Masterclass Topics: Using The Dark Net

A comprehensive overview of the dark web and its use by cybercriminals.
How intelligence gathered from the Darknet can translate into strong cyber security postures and better cyber policy underwriting.
Which areas of the Darknet should cyber insurance professionals be watching.

Masterclass Speaker:
Yuval Sapir
Product Manager at Sling Cyber Insurance.
Yuval Sapir has enjoyed a long and varied career in the cybersecurity sector – ranging from positions in elite cyber intelligence military units to commercially focused roles in cyber security technology. Today, she is a product manager at Sling, a Tel-Aviv-based cyber insurer with an insurance product that promises to disrupt the industry.

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