BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Cyber Insurance Academy - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Cyber Insurance Academy X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.cyberinsuranceacademy.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Cyber Insurance Academy REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20230101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260127T160000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260127T170000 DTSTAMP:20260525T193408 CREATED:20260114T152740Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T085537Z UID:10001969-1769529600-1769533200@www.cyberinsuranceacademy.com SUMMARY:CCIS Expert Panel: State of the Cyber Insurance Market 2026 DESCRIPTION:Cyber insurance is maturing\, not relaxing. The window for easy renewals is narrowing in some industries\, and strategy matters more than ever. \n  \nIn this year’s State of the Market panel\, we brought together Certified Cyber Insurance Specialist (CCIS) graduates from all corners of the cyber policy value chain. Our panelists were senior practitioners in broking\, underwriting and claims handling\, who have completed one of the industry’s most rigorous technical training programs. They shared their grounded\, experience-led perspectives on where the market really stands\, and what comes next. \n  \nRather than predictions for prediction’s sake\, this discussion focused on how today’s market dynamics are playing out in underwriting rooms\, broker conversations\, cyber policy design and claims decision-making. \nState of the Cyber Insurance Market 2026 – Discussion Themes\nTopics we discussed included: \n  \n\nWhy the cyber insurance market continues to swing between growth and correction – and what this says about underwriting discipline and market maturity\nWhether today’s soft market is sustainable\, or quietly setting the conditions for the next hard market\nWhere real growth is (and isn’t) happening – including lessons from emerging markets such as LATAM\nHow brokers and underwriters can unlock demand without sacrificing risk quality or trust\nWhether cyber products are evolving fast enough to reflect emerging\, sector-specific exposures\nWhat a sustainable cyber market actually looks like – balancing growth\, pricing discipline and long-term resilience\n\nThis session is designed for brokers\, underwriters\, claims professionals and cyber leaders who want a clear-eyed\, technically informed view of the cyber market\, delivered by the people actively shaping it. \nMeet Our Panelists\nKevin Neslage\nDirector of Insurance Strategy\, Cypfer \n  \nKevin Neslage is a cyber claims professional with a background in law\, working at the intersection of insurance and cybersecurity. He leads insurer relationships at CYPFER\, a global cyber response firm supporting clients through ransomware attacks\, data breaches\, and system outages. \n  \nWith experience managing complex breach claims across North America and Latin America\, Kevin helps insurers and their counsel navigate fast-moving incidents with clarity and confidence. His focus is on ensuring insureds\, brokers\, insurers\, and breach counsel receive the technical support they need — with the responsiveness\, reporting\, and compliance standards insurers expect. \n  \nKevin holds industry certifications including CIPP/US\, CIPP/C\, CCIS\, and AIGP\, reflecting his commitment to staying ahead in privacy law and cyber insurance. \n  \nConnect with Kevin \n  \nMarta Helena Schuh\nCyber Leader\, Howden Brazil \n  \nMarta Helena Schuh is a recognized expert in cyber risk and insurance with over 15 years of experience in the financial and insurance sectors. She has held leadership roles at global institutions including Société Générale\, JLT\, and Marsh\, and currently serves as Cyber Leader at Howden Brazil\, where she develops strategies for cyber and technology insurance to help organizations protect their assets and reputation against evolving digital threats. \n  \nNamed one of 50 top cybersecurity voices in the Americas by WOMCY\, Marta holds a BA with honors in Arts with a major in Business from the University of the Arts London and an MBA from Saint Paul University. She also holds certifications as a Chartered Finance professional (CISI) and in Cyber Insurance (CCIS)\, complemented by advanced studies in cybersecurity\, digital law\, and cyber diplomacy from UCLA\, NYU\, Cambridge\, Insper\, and Cheung Kong University. \n  \nIn addition to her corporate role\, Marta serves as Director of the Defense and Security Department at FIESP (São Paulo State Industrial Federation) and lectures on cybersecurity and risk management at FIA’s postgraduate program. \n  \nConnect with Marta \n  \nJames Brogan\nSenior Vice President\, Head of Cyber & Technology E&O\, Ambridge \n  \nJames Brogan is a recognized leader in cyber and technology errors and omissions risk\, with more than a decade of experience underwriting\, building\, and managing complex global insurance portfolios. He currently leads the Cyber and Technology Underwriting Practice at the Ambridge Group\, where he is responsible for underwriting rigor\, portfolio management\, strategic growth\, and product innovation across a broad range of cyber and technology-driven risks. \n  \nPreviously\, James was with Munich Re Specialty – Global Markets\, where he played a pivotal role in standing up and scaling the firm’s middle-market cyber and technology E&O product. During his tenure\, he was deeply involved in developing underwriting frameworks\, rate and exposure management disciplines\, and market-facing product strategy. He has also spent considerable time operating out of Lloyd’s of London\, transacting business within the global specialty insurance marketplace and gaining firsthand experience in the London market’s unique underwriting and capital structures. \n  \nJames holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Information Systems. He is CompTIA Security+ certified and maintains surplus lines brokerage licenses\, underscoring his technical fluency and regulatory expertise at the intersection of cybersecurity\, technology\, and insurance. \n  \nConnect with James \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Unlock more world-class knowledge and expertise. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Upgrade your membership to enjoy unlimited access to premium content. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Upgrade Membership\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Already have an account? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sign in URL:https://www.cyberinsuranceacademy.com/event/ccis-expert-panel-state-of-the-cyber-insurance-market-2026/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Free Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.cyberinsuranceacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Events-Thumbnails-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251209T160000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251209T170000 DTSTAMP:20260525T193409 CREATED:20251116T125354Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T095033Z UID:10001936-1765296000-1765299600@www.cyberinsuranceacademy.com SUMMARY:Lessons from Loss: Identifying and Applying Real-World Incident Data In Cyber Underwriting DESCRIPTION:In the aftermath of a cyber event\, the most accurate and actionable risk data comes not from assessments or scans\, but from the real evidence revealed through investigation and recovery efforts. \n  \nThis session explores how insurance practitioners can and should leverage these insights to bridge the gap between underwriting assumptions\, claims realities\, and long-term cyber resilience. By analyzing validated data such as control performance\, response timelines\, and recovery outcomes\, insurers and policyholders can turn lessons learned into measurable risk improvement. \n  \nParticipants will discover how to close the feedback loop between cyber events and future risk decisions\, enhancing pricing accuracy\, coverage design\, and overall cyber readiness. \n  \nElissa brings a rare\, insider’s clarity on what practitioners actually need to understand\, what truly moves the needle\, and how to separate actionable IR insights from marketing fluff. With a career spent on both sides of the table\, she uniquely understands how IR evidence should inform underwriting assumptions\, policy design\, and systemic risk assessment. \n  \nLearning objectives\n\nBy attending this session\, participants will: \n\nUnderstand how IR data provides a “ground truth” for cyber risk and claims validation.\nExplore how structured IR methodologies improve efficiency and reduce total response costs.\nLearn practical ways to feed post-incident findings back into underwriting and risk improvement.\nRecognize collaboration models that enhance resilience and accelerate recovery across the ecosystem.\n\nMasterclass Speaker\n\n\n\nElissa Doroff is a globally recognized risk and insurance executive with two decades of leadership in cyber\, technology\, media\, and professional liability. Known for her strategic vision and thought leadership\, she currently serves as Director of Cyber Insurance and Legal Partnerships at Sygnia\, where she bridges cybersecurity\, legal\, and insurance frameworks to help organizations navigate today’s complex threat landscape. \n  \nPreviously\, she held senior positions at Mosaic Insurance\, Lockton\, NFP\, and AXA XL\, spearheading initiatives across claims strategy\, underwriting innovation\, and providing strategic guidance to clients facing global cyber incidents and navigating Professional Liabilit exposures. Earlier in her career\, she held pivotal roles at Marsh and AIG (Chartis)\, where she managed complex litigation\, led E&O and cyber claims for Fortune 50 clients\, and negotiated bespoke coverage solutions in emerging digital risk landscapes. \n  \nHer deep technical acumen and legal training have positioned her as a sought-after advisor to insurers\, corporate leaders\, and startups alike—guiding breach response\, influencing underwriting policy\, and shaping industry best practices.A licensed attorney and independent claims adjuster\, she brings a rare combination of legal\, insurance\, and operational expertise to the evolving cyber and liability landscape. A frequent keynote speaker and published author\, she has presented at leading industry events such as the IAPP Conference\, PLUS Cyber Symposium\, and the Association of Corporate Counsel. Her insights have been featured in Risk & Insurance\, AM Best’s Review\, and The Insurer TV. \n  \nAbout Sygnia\n\n\n\nSygnia is the foremost global incident response and cyber readiness team\, applying creative approaches and battle-tested solutions to help organizations beat attackers and stay secure\, continuously. With a team of deep digital combat and enterprise security specialists\, Sygnia enables companies to proactively build cyber resilience and defeat attacks within their networks. At each phase of the security journey\, Sygnia delivers the tailored insight\, technological acumen and decisive action needed for their clients to be unstoppable in the face of cyber threats. Sygnia is a trusted advisor and service provider of technology and security teams\, executives and boards of leading organizations worldwide\, including Fortune 100 companies. Sygnia is a Temasek company and part of the ISTARI Collective. Learn more at sygnia.co. \n  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Unlock more world-class knowledge and expertise. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Upgrade your membership to enjoy unlimited access to premium content. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Upgrade Membership\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Already have an account? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sign in URL:https://www.cyberinsuranceacademy.com/event/incident-data-cyber-underwriting/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Free Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.cyberinsuranceacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Moodys-6.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250916T150000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250916T160000 DTSTAMP:20260525T193409 CREATED:20250805T082913Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250921T085058Z UID:10001932-1758034800-1758038400@www.cyberinsuranceacademy.com SUMMARY:Hybrid Mesh Architecture – The Next Big Factor in Cyber Insurance DESCRIPTION:As businesses modernize their IT environments\, many are moving away from traditional network models toward hybrid mesh architecture\, a security approach that interconnects multiple security and networking components across on‑premises\, cloud\, and remote environments. This shift promises greater resilience\, flexibility\, and unified policy enforcement\, but it also introduces new complexities and exposures that insurance professionals must understand. \n  \nFor insurers\, an insured’s network architecture is quickly becoming a key determinant in assessing cyber resilience\, breach likelihood\, and potential claims costs. Underwriters and brokers who grasp how hybrid mesh architectures are designed\, deployed\, and defended will be better positioned to evaluate insureds\, set coverage terms\, and advise clients on risk mitigation. \n  \nThis Masterclass will explore the cyber risk management implications of hybrid mesh architecture for policyholders and the insurance professionals supporting them. \n\n  \nLearning Objectives:\n\n\nUnderstand what hybrid mesh architecture is\, how it works\, and why organizations are adopting it\nAssess how network design impacts threat exposure\, detection capabilities\, and breach containment\nIdentify the underwriting considerations unique to hybrid mesh environments\, including interconnectivity risks\, vendor dependencies\, and incident response complexity.\nLearn the right questions to ask insureds about their network architecture to inform coverage decisions and pricing\n\nAbout the Speaker:\nKeely Wilkins MS\, MLS is the Global Program Manager for Insurance Partnerships at Check Point.  She is also a Distinguished Cybersecurity Evangelist with the Office of the CTO and represents Check Point at the World Economic Forum on the Partnership Against Cybercrime working group.  Keely has worked in technology and cybersecurity for over thirty years.  She holds a Master of Science in Cybersecurity and a Master of Law in Cybersecurity Law and Policy. Connect with Keely on LinkedIn \nAbout Check Point:\nCheck Point Software Technologies is a global leader in cybersecurity solutions\, dedicated to protecting corporate enterprises and governments worldwide. The company has been a leader in cybersecurity since 1993. From pioneering stateful firewalls to our AI-powered\, cloud-delivered security solutions\, we are committed to safeguarding organizations with an industry-leading 99.8% prevention rate. Visit Website \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Unlock more world-class knowledge and expertise. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Upgrade your membership to enjoy unlimited access to premium content. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Upgrade Membership\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Already have an account? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sign in URL:https://www.cyberinsuranceacademy.com/event/hybrid-mesh-architecture-cyber-insurance/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Free Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.cyberinsuranceacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Check-Point.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250617T150000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250617T160000 DTSTAMP:20260525T193409 CREATED:20250511T114923Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T071548Z UID:10001930-1750172400-1750176000@www.cyberinsuranceacademy.com SUMMARY:Risks and Rewards: Integrating AI into Cybersecurity Practices   DESCRIPTION:The insurance industry will need to assess insureds’ AI-related risks across multiple dimensions\, including cybersecurity\, privacy\, intellectual property\, bias\, regulatory compliance\, and physical risks. Individual carriers will need to establish interdepartmental teams to address AI’s impact on various insurance product lines and to develop tailored underwriting strategies for each. At the same time\, AI technologies can be used to improve the underwriting process while balancing the potential risks of AI adoption. \nThis Masterclass will explore the cyber risk management implications of AI for both policyholders and the insurance professionals overseeing them.  \n\nDemonstrate your commitment to excellence with a shareable certificate. Available for Plus and Specialist Members Only. \nLearning Objectives:\n\nAnalyze the opportunities presented by AI in cybersecurity\, including improved threat detection\, advanced vulnerability prediction\, and enhanced incident response\nAssess the malicious use of AI in sophisticated attacks\, such as advanced malware\, deep fakes\, and tactics that complicate threat detection. How can we detect the use of AI in claims scenarios?\nExplore how regulations impact the use of AI in cybersecurity\, including the building of risk assessment frameworks\nExplore real-world instances of AI-driven threats and their implications for liability\, risk management\, and insurance claims\n\nAbout the Speaker:\nKeely Wilkins MS\, MLS is the Global Program Manager for Insurance Partnerships at Check Point.  She is also a Distinguished Cybersecurity Evangelist with the Office of the CTO and represents Check Point at the World Economic Forum on the Partnership Against Cybercrime working group.  Keely has worked in technology and cybersecurity for over thirty years.  She holds a Master of Science in Cybersecurity and a Master of Law in Cybersecurity Law and Policy. Connect with Keely on LinkedIn \nAbout Check Point:\nCheck Point Software Technologies is a global leader in cybersecurity solutions\, dedicated to protecting corporate enterprises and governments worldwide. The company has been a leader in cybersecurity since 1993. From pioneering stateful firewalls to our AI-powered\, cloud-delivered security solutions\, we are committed to safeguarding organizations with an industry-leading 99.8% prevention rate. Visit Website \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Unlock more world-class knowledge and expertise. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Upgrade your membership to enjoy unlimited access to premium content. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Upgrade Membership\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Already have an account? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sign in URL:https://www.cyberinsuranceacademy.com/event/integrating-ai-into-cybersecurity-practices/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Free Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.cyberinsuranceacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Check-Point.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241009T150000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241009T160000 DTSTAMP:20260525T193409 CREATED:20240929T131904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T150455Z UID:10001903-1728486000-1728489600@www.cyberinsuranceacademy.com SUMMARY:Global IT Outages: Lessons Learned From The CrowdStrike Outage DESCRIPTION:Submit your questions ahead of this live Q&A session with top global IT outages expert\, Sharon Haran about the CrowdStrike Outage.\nThe 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? \nEvent Overview\nIn 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. \n  \nSharon 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. \nTopics Covered\n\nThe CrowdStrike Outage: What triggered the outage\, and how did it impact various sectors?\nRisk Accumulation: Understanding how cloud service disruptions can lead to aggregated risks for insurers and reinsurers.\nParametric Insurance: How innovative insurance models can offer fast\, streamlined payouts and claims handling for cloud outage events.\nUnderwriting Considerations: What can insurance underwriters learn from incidents like this\, and how can they adjust their approach to cloud risks?\nLessons Learned: Practical steps that insurers\, brokers\, and businesses can take to better protect against future outages.\n\nSubmit Your Questions\nWe 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. \nAbout Parametrix\nParametrix 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Unlock more world-class knowledge and expertise. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Upgrade your membership to enjoy unlimited access to premium content. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Upgrade Membership\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Already have an account? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sign in URL:https://www.cyberinsuranceacademy.com/event/global-it-outages-lessons-learned-from-crowdstrike/ LOCATION:Online Event CATEGORIES:Free Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.cyberinsuranceacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Parametrix-1.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR