Best ASCERIS Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 42 - Hacked: How Law, Communication & Technology Can Save Your Business During a Crisis - with Stu Panensky 43:15

9d ago43:15

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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 U…

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Ep. 41 - Detect, Protect, Respond, Recover: The Interplay Between Cybersecurity and Insurance - with Edwin Covert 44:07

23d ago44:07

44:07

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 o…

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Ep. 40 - Convergence: Exploring the Increasingly Popular Integration of Cybersecurity Services and Insurance - with Tom Kang 49:34

1M ago49:34

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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 experti…

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Ep. 39 - Trends, Challenges, and Solutions in Cyber Insurance: A Broker's Perspective - with Alexandra Bretschneider 54:51

2M ago54:51

54:51

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…

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Ep. 38 - The Call for Unity: How Better Collaboration Between Brokers & Insurers Can Strengthen the Cyber Insurance Community - with Jonathan Weekes 42:23

3M ago42:23

42:23

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 …

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Ep. 37 - Healing the Divide: Cybersecurity vs. Insurance, Policy Wording, and Claims Disputes - with Judy Selby 48:03

4M ago48:03

48:03

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 betwee…

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Ep. 36 - Navigating Policy Wording, Collaborating on Claims, and Rethinking Cyber Insurance in the Wake of the Pandemic - with Peter Halprin 48:34

5M ago48:34

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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…

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Ep. 35 - The Legal Perspective: Talent Shortages, Insurance Pricing, and Supply Chain Risk in the Eyes of an Attorney - with Spencer Pollock 1:03:17

5M ago1:03:17

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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 inconsiste…

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Ep. 34 - Fortifying Your Defenses: Practical Strategies to Prevent and Mitigate Cyber Risks - with Linda Comerford 40:00

6M ago40:00

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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…

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Ep. 33 - Harnessing the Power of Data: How it Shapes Cyber Insurance Risk Selection and Pricing - with Meghan Hannes 42:04

6M ago42:04

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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 pricin…

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Ep. 32 - Lessons From an Ex-CSIS Intelligence Officer: Dan Elliott on Risk, Ransomware, and Resilience - with Dan Elliott 44:38

7M ago44:38

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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 th…

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Ep. 31 - Past, Present, and Future: What Is the Current State of Cyber and What Does the Future Have in Store? - With Hartmut Mai 58:49

7M ago58:49

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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 futur…

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Ep. 30 - Decoding the Canadian Cyber Market: Insights From Global Law Firm Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP - with Imran Ahmad 56:52

8M ago56:52

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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 Cana…

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Ep. 29 - The Power of Data: How Coalition’s Acquisition of BinaryEdge Supercharged Their Scanning, Underwriting, and Risk Prevention Practices - with Tiago Henriques 54:18

9M ago54:18

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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…

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Ep. 28 - How Bad Can It Be? Catastrophe Modelling & Quantifying Systemic Risk With Cyber Actuary Justyna Pikinska 46:23

9M ago46:23

46:23

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 a…

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Ep. 27 - Looking To The Future: Why the Cyber Insurance Industry Can Benefit From Alignment Between Brokers, Claims, and Underwriting - with Neel Desai 48:49

10M ago48:49

48:49

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 …

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Ep. 26 - War Exclusions Under the Microscope: A Deep Dive with DAC Beachcroft Partner Julian Miller 43:30

10M ago43:30

43:30

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 evolvin…

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Ep. 25 - Navigating the Global Cyber Insurance Landscape: Claims, Cybersecurity, and Industry Insights with Canopius - with Luke Johnson 47:09

11M ago47:09

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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 evolv…

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Ep. 24 - Changing the Insurance Narrative: How BOXX Is Predicting and Preventing Claims for Families and Small Businesses - with Vishal Kundi 32:45

11M ago32:45

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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…

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Ep. 23 - Diary of a CISO: Cybersecurity Today and a Prognosis for the Future - with Jason Rebholz 58:31

12M ago58:31

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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 …

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Ep. 22 - The Wonders and Perils of Global Digitalization and the Subsequent Rise of Systemic Risk - with Dan Trueman 52:28

1y ago52:28

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AXIS is a specialist in the most complex and misunderstood of all insurance sectors: cyber. In this episode, Global Head of Cyber and Technology Dan Trueman talks about how his team stays ahead of the curve with internal training, webinars and market-leading courses, and how modern claims data is helping the industry to set standards and manage ris…

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Ep. 21 - How brokers can streamline the insurance-purchasing process for SMEs - with Shay Simkin 51:08

1y ago51:08

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Howden doesn't just sell cyber policies. They sell a process. In this episode, Howden's Global Head of Cyber Shay Simkin shares how brokers can provide a better service to their clients, and sheds more light on the insurance needs of small and medium-sized businesses. Tune in to learn more about: 1. The latest developments in the international cybe…

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Ep. 20 - Redefining Cyber Insurance With Innovative Technology Partners and Underwriting Methodologies - with Anthony Dagostino 45:27

1y ago45:27

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Anthony Dagostino's multifarious career as a broker, VC and underwriter has poises him a true expert in the realm of cyber insurance. In this episode, he talks about how this experience helped him to grow Converge, a US-based MGA that combines the best of underwriting fundamentals, technology, and cybersecurity data to offer innovative coverage in …

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Ep. 19 - Cybersecurity in Europe: History, Trends, and Growing Debates - with Pablo Constenla 32:44

1y ago32:44

32:44

From ransomware to phishing scams, cybersecurity is a global issue. But take a minute to zoom in, and you'll see that the cyber industry in Europe is quite unique. In this episode, Pablo Constenla, Head of Cyber Claims & Products for Europe at Marsh, outlines the latest cyber threats and trends in Europe to hit the continent and shares his thoughts…

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Ep. 18 - Deciphering the Differences Between E-discovery and Data Breach Response - with Adi Elliott 58:13

1y ago58:13

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To the untrained eye, E-discovery and Data Breach Response appear identical. After all, they both consist of the same 3 steps: data processing, early assessment, and data review. But Adi Elliott is here to tell you that they're quite different, and why the tools you use for E-discovery aren't optimal for Data Breach Response. During this episode, A…

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Ep. 17 - A Boots-on-The-ground Approach To Insuring Small and Medium-sized Businesses - with Mercy Komar 59:15

1+ y ago59:15

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Cybersecurity for SMEs vs. larger companies: what's the difference? SMEs are concerned about BEC and transfer fraud—not ransomware. In this episode, Mercy Komar, a certified Insurance Counsellor and Cyber Risk Manager at L. Calvin Jones Insurance talks to Anthony about the nuances of educating SMEs and protecting them from cyber-attacks. You’ll lea…

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Ep. 16 - Goodbye Ransomware, Hello Hyper Targeted Social Engineering Events: Dealing with this Shift in Cyber Insurance - with Matt Cullina 40:22

1+ y ago40:22

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Ransomware claims are out, hyper targeted social engineering events are in. And they happen to everyone, from small businesses to big corporations. Matt Cullina, Head of Global Cyber Insurance Business at TransUnion, chats with Anthony about his view on the shift in the cyber insurance market, TransUnion's "white glove" approach to cyber insurance,…

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Ep. 15 - Data Breaches – Back from the Past and Worse than Ever? - with James Jansen 40:37

1+ y ago40:37

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Sometimes a data breach is only one mouse-click away. But what happens then? How do you deal with an incident most efficiently? In today’s episode, James Jansen, Global Lead Cyber Incident Response Solutions at Consilio, chats with Anthony about his experience in data breach response, and shares some dos and don'ts to mitigate risk. You’ll learn: 1…

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Ep. 14 - Why Crypto Is The Next Big Product In Insurance - with Brad Gow 49:21

1+ y ago49:21

49:21

Crypto thefts result in hundreds of millions of dollars in damages. But despite these immense losses, the insurance industry hasn’t yet gotten into the thick of this challenging area of risk. Which means there is a massive, multi-million dollar gap in the market. In today’s episode, Brad Gow, VP at Sompo Digital Labs, chats with Anthony about the p…

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Ep. 13 - How Cyber Insurance Should Respond To Systemic Risk - with Kelly Castriotta 54:39

1+ y ago54:39

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Are systemic cyber risks uninsurable? With catastrophic events amassing over 200 million in losses, there is an extreme tail to cyber that people are starting to appreciate. For this reason, systemic cyber risks are a top concern for the future of cyber insurance. In today’s episode, Kelly Castriotta, Global Executive Underwriting Officer of Cyber …

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Ep. 12 - How Private and Federal Parties Are Coming Together to Combat Threat Actors - with Carolyn Ryan 41:24

1+ y ago41:24

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The regulatory aspect of cybersecurity is changing fast. Previously, you would only have a couple of attorney general inquiries. Now it’s in excess of 10! As a result, more people are coming together to combat threat actors than before and even the FBI is getting involved. In today’s episode, Carolyn Ryan, partner at Mullen Coughlin, chats to Antho…

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Ep. 11 - Underwriting Right Along The Cyber Insurance Market Continuum - with Nick Economidis 44:42

1+ y ago44:42

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The cyber insurance market is a continuum. Broadly distinguishing between the “insurable” and “uninsurable” is far too simplistic. Rather, give insureds a little guidance to nudge them along the curve, and you can underwrite for everybody. In today’s episode, Nick Economidis Senior Vice President of eRisk at Crum & Forster, tells Anthony how they g…

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Ep. 10 - Thriving In The Cyber Ecosystem - with Duncan Pease 51:04

1+ y ago51:04

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Education plays a critical role in cyber claims. It's easy to get lost in this complex field. With many insureds still grappling with different policies and areas of risk, it is crucial for cyber claims teams to act as their expert guides. Duncan Pease, Head of Cyber Claims International at AXIS Capital, shares invaluable insights with Anthony, inc…

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Ep. 9 - Why Broad Cyber Resilience Is Key - with Raf Sanchez 42:15

1+ y ago42:15

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There's no magic bullet for cyber solutions. But broad resilience comes pretty close. Raf Sanchez, Global Head of Cyber Services at Beazley, chats with Anthony about how companies can build up broad resilience in cyber, why expert teams are essential to providing the best service possible – and how he uses “Ferris Bueller's Day Off” to connect his …

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Ep. 8 - Why Partnership is Essential to Fight Cyber Risk - with Michael Phillips 57:17

1+ y ago57:17

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How can insurers and insureds partner up to combat cyber risk? And how can cyber claims teams create holistic solutions? Our guest today is Michael Phillips, Chief Claims Officer at Resilience at the time of the interview (now Cyber Practice Leader, USA at CFC). He chats with Anthony about his experience in the cyber insurance market. You'll learn:…

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Ep. 7 - Silent Cyber Risks vs. Silent Crypto Risks: What are the Real Risks in Cyber Today? - with Louisa Weix 46:17

1+ y ago46:17

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Silent Cyber does not pose a real risk anymore – but silent crypto might. Louisa Weix, Partner at the TittmannWeix LLP, chats to Anthony about the current state of the cyber industry, “silent” cyber & changing cyber policies. You'll learn: 1. Louisa's thoughts on why media cover should be removed from cyber policies 2. Why “silent crypto” is more o…

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Ep. 6 - Outside-In Scans Aren't the Answer: Why there's More to Assessing a Company's Cyber Risk - with Lindsey Nelson 1:00:46

2y ago1:00:46

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We're facing a corrective market: Premiums increase and capacity for most types of insurance decreases. Lindsey Nelson, Cyber Development Leader at CFC, chats with our host Anthony about how to reintroduce consistency in approaching the "hard market" & market correction. You'll learn: 1. Why assessing a company's risk should not be based on outside…

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Ep. 5 - In For A Penny, In For A Pound: There's no Successful Cyber Insurance without Cyber Security - with Sarah Stephens 31:39

2y ago31:39

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Cyber insurance alone isn't enough. You need both cyber security systems and insurance in place. Sarah Stephens, Head of Cyber at Marsh, chats with Anthony about the next 6-12 months in the cyber insurance market. You'll learn: 1. Why cyber insurance needs cyber security to successfully prevent losses 2. Why underwriting needs to become more nuance…

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Ep. 4 - Cyber Insurers Paying Claims is Driving the Industry Today - with James Tuplin 54:48

2y ago54:48

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Cyber Insurers sometimes hear in the press that they don't pay claims. The truth is the opposite: Cyberattacks drive high claim numbers – and premiums increase while coverage is harder to find. James Tuplin, SVP, Head of International Cyber at Mosaic Insurance, chats with Anthony Hess about cyber policies today, and shares the only time he's ever d…

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Ep. 3 - Successfully Responding and Reacting to Cyber Incidents - with Kamran Salour 56:53

2y ago56:53

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How can you master the balancing act between serving a company and the individual in a cyber incident? Kamran Salour talks about the different aspects of incident response and reaction on our latest Cyber Security & Insurance Leaders podcast. What's in it for you: 1. How to avoid getting sidetracked by cyber incidents 2. How to approach incident re…

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Ep. 2 - How the Deconstruction of Policy Standards Makes for a More Sustainable Cyber Security Market – with Shannan Fort 47:41

2y ago47:41

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Where is the next iteration of coverage in the cyber market coming from? And what's happening in the market that could make it more sustainable in the long run? In today's episode of Cyber Security & Insurance Leaders, our host Anthony, CEO at Asceris, catches up with Shannan Fort, Partner at McGill and Partners. They talk about: 1. How to make the…

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Ep. 1 - Navigating the Tight-Knit Cyber Insurance Industry and Handling Cyber Claims – with Scott Godes 33:15

2y ago33:15

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In our first episode of Cyber Security & Insurance Leaders, our host Anthony, CEO at Asceris, catches up with Scott Godes, Partner and Co-Chair at Barnes & Thornburg LLP. What's in it for you 1. How to navigate the liability-void between general insurance and professional liability insurance 2. The best metrics to measure success for and with your …

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