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AM Best Audio PodcastBeazley’s Carmichael: Cyber Tops Executive Concerns as Confidence in Readiness GrowsMelissa Carmichael, head of U.S. cyber, Beazley, discusses rising AI-driven cyberrisks and supply chain challenges, highlighting the critical role insurers play in strengthening cyber readiness and safeguarding businesses against evolving threats.2025-07-2810 min
The Gate 15 Podcast ChannelWeekly Security Sprint EP 116. Iranian threats, Cyber resilience data, and hostile eventsIn this week's Security Sprint, Dave and Andy covered the following topics:Warm Open:• The GRIP is one year old and to celebrate, we’re running an anniversary sale!!• Join the GRIP in July and use promo code HOTJULY2025 to receive a 20% discount!• (TLP:CLEAR) Hostile Nation States Employing Non-State Actors• Surge in MOVEit Transfer Scanning Could Signal Emerging Threat Activity• ‘Suspended animation’: US government upheaval has frayed partnerships with critical infrastructure• Short-term extension of expiring cyber information-sharing law could be on the table• ...2025-07-0119 min
The Expert PodcastCyber Insurance: The New Frontier Dominating the MarketEpisode Show Notes: Cyber Insurance: The New Frontier Dominating the Market How important is cyber liability insurance and how big is the market?Coalition, a new cyber insurance company, recently raised a Series F investment valuing it at $5 billion — up from $3.5 billion just last year.The company grew its customer base from about 50,000 to 160,000 clients in a year and a half, showing a 200% revenue growth.Cyber insurance is booming despite some players pulling back.Technology and AI tools are transforming underwriting, allowing insurers to analyze clients’ networks and cyber risk profiles more efficiently than manual methods.Unlike traditional insur...2025-05-2506 minThe Expert PodcastCyber Insurance: Why the Market Is Finally Turning UpShow Notes / Description: Beazley, a major member of the Lloyd’s of London insurance group, shares insider data on the commercial and cyber insurance market.Their overall profits fell due to significant investment losses in stocks, bonds, and real estate.Despite these losses, the cyber insurance sector is booming.Beazley’s cyber insurance premiums nearly doubled from $267 million to $473 million in just one year.This surge reflects the growing risk of cybercrime and the need for digital protection in today's business environment.Insurance agents should take note: not offering cyber coverage may leave your clients exposed to major risks...2025-05-2504 min
The State of Enterprise IT SecurityEp. 30 - Google Cloud Next Recap - Security, AI SolutionsOpening Summary: In this episode, Brad Bussie and Mark Aksel unpack the key security takeaways from Google Cloud Next 2025. From AI-powered threat detection to innovative SecOps integrations and game-changing cyber insurance developments, this episode gives enterprise security leaders the insights they need to stay ahead.Topics Covered:Google’s Unified Security Platform: Merging Mandiant, Siemplify, Chronicle, and VirusTotal into a single, AI-powered SecOps ecosystem.Agentic AI in Threat Detection: How Google is using AI agents to empower, not replace, analysts.Security Posture & Insurance: Google's partnerships with Beazley and Chubb to reduce premiums based on real-time se...2025-04-2238 min
Capital IntereconomíaLos básicos de la ciberseguridad con BeazlyEn un mundo digital en constante evolución, proteger los activos de tu empresa es esencial. En Digital Business hemos contado con Joel Duquenne, responsable de Cyber Services de Beazley en España, para que nos ayude a conocer las claves para fortalecer la seguridad de las compañías y saber responder eficazmente ante incidentes relacionados con la ciberseguridad.
Coincidiendo con la jornada inaugural del Mobile World Congress de Barcelona, Duquenne destacaba que no en todas las compañías españolas es perceptible el compromiso con la ciberseguridad.
“Si mañana atacan a una empresa grande española puede que vaya a ser...2025-03-0319 min
ShadowTalk: Powered by ReliaQuestGuest Episode: Ways Threat Intel Can Prioritize Threats, Vulnerability Chaos, Biden Executive OrderResources: https://linktr.ee/RQShadowTalkJoin hosts Chris and Kim, along with guest speaker Barri Graham, Beazley Threat Intelligence.Fortinet and Ivanti zero-days under active exploitationInfostealer spread via fake LDAPNightmare exploitBiden administration hasten's executive orderThe importance of taking a proactive approach within threat intelligenceBarri Graham: Experienced Security professional with over 25 years in the field. His 20+ years of military service saw stints as security practitioner and leader in both UK and Global settings. Following military retirement he took up the mantle of auditor and joined NQA in 2019 as an information security...2025-01-1548 min
CISOnomicsSPOTLIGHT (E19) Cybersecurity & cyber insurance: two sides of the same coin?The host with the most, and UK Cyber Citizen of the Year '24, Rob Black is always giving back - whether uniting students and business leaders in the 'Cyber Leaders Challenge', or hosting RANT information security events. In discussion with him on the value cyber insurance can bring to the world of cybersecurity are Raf Sanchez - Chief International Officer - and Mandeep Gosal - VP of Global Professional Services - from cyber services firm Beazley Security, part of Beazley Insurance.2025-01-1438 min
Insurance News WrapMon, 30th Sep 2024This podcast provides a comprehensive update on the recent events of the Australian insurance sector for the last week of September 2024. Noteworthy developments include record high profits for Western Australia's RAC, attributed to increased premium income despite concerns over the resultant cost burden for consumers. The National Insurance Brokers Association pledges stronger compliance to new regulations after a spike in reporting violations. 360 Commercial Motor announces the establishment of an in-house claims team and integration of tech platform Wilbur, with the goal to speed up and streamline claims management. And finally, a collaboration between Sportscover Australia and Beazley to develop a...2024-09-3000 min
Insurance News WrapSat, 28th Sep 2024In this week's update from Financial Services Online, we discuss critical happenings in Australias insurance sector. The National Insurance Brokers Association (NIBA) is strengthening compliance standards due to a reported increase of breaches by 63%, including significant remuneration disclosure breaches. In vehicle insurance, 360 Commercial Motor is enhancing claims management with a new in-house claims team and partnerships with tech platforms. Sportscover Australia and Beazley have launched a new cyber breach response insurance to protect sports clubs against cyber threats. Lastly, the Federal Court ruled that COVID-19 business interruption claims against major insurers cannot proceed as class actions; individual claims must be...2024-09-2800 min
The Voice of InsuranceSp Ep: Cyber Risk - Resilience in a game-changing environmentBeazley is a carrier that is synonymous with expertise in the Cyber insurance line and today we are going to get a masterclass in the Cyber threat and how to deal with it from all angles.
We’re going to look at how that cyber threat is evolving, and how Cyber criminals are modifying their methods of attack in the face of an increasingly sophisticated line of defence from companies and Government agencies around the world.
We’ll look at the new threats coming in the age of Artificial Intelligence and - in a world wher...2024-09-2650 min
VersicherungsfunkVersicherungsfunk Update 11.09.2024Die Themen im heutigen Versicherungsfunk Update sind:
Huk24 bekommt neuen Vertriebsvorstand
Mit Wirkung zum 15. September 2024 hat der Aufsichtsrat Christoph Samwer zum Vorstand der Huk24 AG bestellt. Der 40-Jährige übernimmt das Ressort Marketing und Vertrieb. Von 2017 bis 2024 war er Mitgründer und CEO des Digitalversicherers Friday. Stefan Gronbach, der interimsweise das Ressort führt, wird bis Ende des Jahres im Vorstand bleiben und sich danach wieder voll auf sein Vorstandsmandat der Huk-Coburg Versicherungsgruppe konzentrieren.
Warum sich Deutsche nicht der Vorsorge beschäftigen
41 Prozent der Bundesbürger denken, dass ihre persönliche finanzi...2024-09-1103 minVersicherungsfunkVersicherungsfunk Update 27.06.2024Die Themen im heutigen Versicherungsfunk Update sind:
Zurich übernimmt Reiseversicherungsgeschäft von AIGDie Zurich Gruppe baut das Geschäft mit Reiseversicherungen aus. Von AIG übernimmt sie den Reiseversicherungs- und Assistance-Bereich für Privatkunden mit dem Namen AIG Travel. Das Geschäft wird Zurich in die Tochter Cover-More integrieren, wie es am Mittwoch hieß. Die Übernahme kostet die Zurich insgesamt 600 Millionen US-Dollar, meldete Cash-online.
Baobab und Zurich vertiefen PartnerschaftBaobab Insurance hat eine durch Künstliche Intelligenz (KI) gestützte Risikoerfassung entwickelt. Dadurch sollen Kunden aus dem kleinen und mittelständischen Bereich ein...2024-06-2702 min
The Edge of Risk Podcast by IRMITransforming Risk Transfer: Parametric 144A Cat Bonds in Captive Insurance and Market InnovationsIn this podcast episode, Dr. Marcus Schmalbach, a specialist in parametric risk trading and CEO of RYSKEX, joins Joel Appelbaum of IRMI and Captive.com to explore the evolving landscape of the captive insurance industry, parametric risk trading, and the emergence of parametric 144A catastrophe (cat) bonds.
Dr. Schmalbach sheds light on recent market innovations and their implications for the insurance and capital markets, including the key features and achievements of the Beazley and Lloyd's London Bridge 2 deal as well as the significance of Swiss Re's industry-loss-triggered cyber-catastrophe bond.
2024-05-2829 min
Artemis Live - Insurance-linked securities (ILS), catastrophe bonds (cat bonds), reinsuranceCyber cat bonds: After a successful start, where next? - Artemis ILS NYC 2024 Session 4This panel discussion was the fourth session of the day at our Artemis ILS NYC 2024 conference, held in New York on February 9th 2024.
ILS NYC 2024 was Artemis' largest insurance-linked securities (ILS) conference to-date, with over 410 registered attendees enjoying insightful debates from our expert speakers, as well as valuable networking opportunities throughout the day.
Attendees came from more than 30 countries across the globe to hear thought-provoking insights from insurance-linked securities (ILS) market leaders, all under the theme of "Growing into the higher return environment."
This fourth podcast from our ILS NYC 2024 conference features a panel...2024-05-221h 02
Tech Insurance LeadersEp 6 - Specialization and Expertise: The Key to Effective Management of Cyber and Technology Claims (with Melissa Collins, Cyber & Technology Claims Focus Group Leader at Beazley)In the digital era where new cyber threats emerge every day, specialized knowledge in complex claims is a huge advantage. Melissa Collins, Cyber & Technology Claims Focus Group Leader at Beazley, has more than a decade of experience in managing cyber and technology claims. In this episode, she decodes the complexities of navigating the landscape of cyber insurance. You'll learn:1. Strategies for transitioning into cyber insurance 2. How cyber and technology claims have evolved 3. Current trends and challenges in cyber and technology claims 4. Why continuous learning and adaptability in cyber insurance a...2024-02-0746 minThe Voice of InsuranceEp195 Adrian Cox: Beating InertiaAs CEO of Beazley, Adrian Cox runs one of our sector’s fastest-moving and best-rated insurance businesses and so any time I can get him behind a microphone and talking to me is time well spent.
In the past year this firm has pioneered the placement of cyber cat bonds, undergone a major restructure with the formation of a US excess and surplus lines insurance company and made the most of the new opportunities being thrown up in North American property by more than doubling its underwriting volume there.
In this podcast we talk about al...2024-01-2335 min
InsTech - insurance & innovation with Matthew Grant & Robin MerttensJames Orchard, CEO: QBE Ventures: Driving strategic value through corporate ventures (285)This week James Orchard, CEO of QBE Ventures, joins the podcast and discusses the shift in insurers' appetite for innovation, partnerships with startups, and the importance of collaboration in achieving strategic goals.
The conversation covers how QBE Ventures is making strides in data and AI, resilience, and growth in emerging markets, with interesting prospects for cyber coverage and embedded insurance. James also reveals his predictions for 2024, foreseeing consolidation and challenges in investment as well as a focus on AI and strategic partnerships.
An immensely packed episode, for everyone curious about how investing and insurance intersect....2024-01-2142 min
Tech Insurance LeadersEp 4 - Unlocking the Value of Your Cyber Policy: The Behind-The-Scenes Workings of Incident Response (with Raf Sanchez, Global Head of Cyber Services at Beazley)Incident Response is about more than responding to breaches. Effective IR requires a proactive, preventative approach that delivers value from day one.In this episode, Raf Sanchez, Global Head of Cyber Services at Beazley, discusses the importance of building trust with Insureds, the positive impact of diverse team backgrounds on effective incident response, and how these things help minimize adverse impacts from security events.You'll learn:1. How Beazley's cyber services have evolved over time2. Why cybersecurity must adapt to different business cultures3. The proactive value of cyber insurance4. The...2024-01-0953 min
InsurSec PodcastCraig Linton - Cyber & Technology Product Lead and Underwriting Manager at BeazleyWe're joined by Craig Linton - Cyber and Technology Product Lead and Underwriting Manager at Beazley - on this episode. We cover Craig's background, what he's leading at Beazley, cyber applications, and a lot of AI. Make sure to connect with Craig on LinkedIn!2023-12-0658 min
Making Risk Flow | The Future of InsuranceNavigating the Constantly Evolving Cyber Insurance Market | Meghan HannesFan Mail: Got a challenge digitizing your intake? Share it with us, and we’ll unpack solutions from our experience at Cytora.In this episode of Making Risk Flow, host Juan de Castro interviews Meghan Hannes, the Head of US Underwriting Management, Cyber Risks at Beazley. As a highly accomplished executive leader, Meghan has demonstrated success in portfolio management, actuarial and data science, and cyber risk management services. During the course of the discussion, Juan and Meghan cover the dynamic cyber insurance market, the evolving role of underwriters, and the role of risk controls and loss behaviour in...2023-11-0225 min
Cyber Insurance LeadersEp. 33 - Harnessing the Power of Data: How it Shapes Cyber Insurance Risk Selection and Pricing - with Meghan HannesThere's a paradox in cyber underwriting: we want to avoid claims where possible, but we need claims data to make sound assumptions and improve our pricing models.In this episode, Meghan Hannes, US Head of Underwriting Management at Beazley, dives deep into the world of cyber insurance, revealing insights into underwriting risk selection and pricing. She also uncovers the challenges and misconceptions in the application process and highlights the crucial role of underwriting management in supporting insureds and optimizing risk profiles.You'll learn:1. The evolution of the cyber insurance market and how...2023-10-2642 min
BeazleyThe Voice of Insurance - Paul Bantick: Providing for Cyber growthIn this podcast episode by The Voice of Insurance, you will hear from our Global Head of Cyber Risk, Paul Bantick, sharing insights and perspectives on the current state and future direction of the cyber insurance market.Paul Bantick discusses some of the key topics and challenges that cyber underwriters are facing today, such as:How to maintain rate discipline and profitability in a competitive marketHow to clarify and communicate cyber war coverage and exclusionsHow to manage systemic risk and develop a cyber catastrophe marketHow to leverage capital markets and alternative risk transfer solutions, s...2023-10-1848 minThe Voice of InsuranceEp185 Paul Bantick, Global Head of Cyber Risk, Beazley: Providing for Cyber growthCyber is rightly never far from the news.
It’s a class of business that’s only 15 years old, but is already producing annual income in the billions of dollars for many insurers and reinsurers.
Today’s guest is Paul Bantick, Global Head of Cyber Risks at Beazley
Beazley’s gross cyber income was already well over a billion dollars in 2022 and is still growing strongly into this year on the back of seemingly insatiable demand, despite a near trebling of rate over the last three years.
And this is demand that is...2023-10-1748 min
Financial Crime Weekly PodcastFinancial Crime Weekly Episode 67Hello, and welcome to episode 67 of the Financial Crime Weekly Podcast, I’m your host, Chris Kirkbride. It’s been one hell of a busy week this week, where fraud and money laundering take centre stage, and we also round-up the cyber-attack news appearing across various outlets. Let’s crack on. As usual, I have linked the main stories flagged in the podcast in the description. These are: Amnesty International, West & Central Africa: Authorities must fight corruption and uphold the human rights of those who expose it.Beazley, Spotlight On: Cybe...2023-07-1634 min
Conversations with Panmure GordonBeazley | Rachel Turk | Women in Business – Levelling the playing fieldWomen in Business podcast series. We hosted a member of Beazley’s ExCo, Rachel Turk, Group Head of Strategy for a discussion on her career, progression, challenges, support from Beazley, and advice for others. Six of twelve of its ExCo are female leaders, and five of eleven of its board members are women in business. We commend Beazley for its progress in this regard. Management has led the way in inclusivity & diversity, family, and wellness amongst other ways of looking after its people. This has fostered a workplace culture attracting high calibre individuals. This undoubtedly is helpful as the gr...2023-07-0438 minBeazleySHE Talks - Episode 3 - Oprah WinfreyIn the third episode of the Beazley SHE podcast, host Gaby Martineau is joined Robin Horton, Wordings Attorney and Team Leader, Alessandro Lezzi, Head of International Cyber Risk and Lou Ann Layton, Group Head of Broker Relations and Marketing and also the executive sponsor for Beazley SHE. The focus of the episode is a discussion about Oprah Winfrey and her impact on the media industry, leadership, and philanthropy.Gaby starts the podcast by providing an overview of Oprah's incredible success story, highlighting key moments in her career an...2023-05-1233 min
Cyber Insurance LeadersEp. 19 - Cybersecurity in Europe: History, Trends, and Growing Debates - with Pablo ConstenlaFrom 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 on one of the hottest debates in cyber today: should systemic risk be excluded from cyber insurance policies?During this episode, you'll learn:1. The most common claims insurers are currently handling2023-02-2332 min
Podcasts von und für die Finanz- und VersicherungsbrancheDKM OnStage - Kongress Cyberversicherung mit C. Heilmann, G. Kimmerle, O. Schulze, C. Taube, F. Wulff und O. SieverdingQuo vadis, Cyberversicherung?
Auswirklungen von Schadentrends auf das Underwriting und die Zukunft der Cyberversicherung
Moderator: Ole Sieverding, Geschäftsführer | CyberDirekt GmbH
Referenten: Christian Heilmann, Produktmanagement Firmen Haftpflicht/Sach | Alte Leipziger Versicherung AG; Gisa Kimmerle, Underwriting Manager Cyber | Hixcox SA; Oliver Schulze, Leiter Produktmanagement & Underwriting Cyber | Gothaer Allgemeine Versicherung AG; Christian Taube, Head of Cyber Services - International | Beazley Solutions International Ltd.; Frederik Wulff, Vorstandsvorsitzender | Markel Insurance SE
Mehr Podcasts von DKM #OnStage gibt es unter https://www.dkm365.de/.2023-02-0941 min
Podcasts von und für die Finanz- und VersicherungsbrancheDKM OnStage - Kongress Cyberversicherung mit Christian TaubeMan kann nur schützen, was man kennt. Und man kann nur versichern, was geschützt ist.
Referent: Christian Taube, Head of Cyber Services - International | Beazley Solutions International Ltd.
Mehr Podcasts von DKM #OnStage gibt es unter https://www.dkm365.de/.2023-02-0932 minThe Voice of InsuranceEp149 Adrian Cox CEO Beazley: High Risk & High RewardI’m delighted to say that todays’ guest is a returning visitor and he returns very much the insurance executive of the moment.
Adrian Cox is the CEO of Beazley which since we last spoke has cemented its reputation as the most dynamic and pioneering of the London-headquartered global specialty insurers and reinsurers.
Late in 2022 Beazley raised fresh capital to deploy into the hard reinsurance market.
It did this in an environment when almost nobody else could get financing away.
And just as we were about to do the recording the firm...2023-01-1733 min
Business of Tech: Daily 10-Minute IT Services InsightsWed Jan-11-2023: Right to Repair preemption move, the first Cyber Catastrophe Bond, Digital License Plates HackedThree things to know today John Deere Signs Agreement with Farm Bureau for 'Right to Repair' Preemption Beazley Launches First Cyber Catastrophe Bond: $45 Million Private Bond for Cyber Risks AND California's Digital License Plates Hacked: Full Access to Accounts Obtained Do you want the show on your podcast app or the written versions of the stories? Subscribe to the Business of Tech: https://www.businessof.tech/subscribe/ Support the show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mspradio/ Want our stuff? Cool...2023-01-1106 min
Techmeme Ride HomeMon. 01/09 – Gurman Tells Us When Apple’s “Reality Pro” Will Be Announced.Mark Gurman tells us when Apple’s “Reality Pro” headset will be announced, made available to developers, and made available to consumers. Valve’s Steam gaming platform is breaking records. John Deere will let you repair your hundred-thousand-dollar smart tractor. A literal ThinkPad for smartphones. And why one big buzzword was largely missing from CES this year.Sponsors:Bombas.com/techmeme, code techmeme at checkoutZocdoc.com/techmemeLinks:Apple Will Talk Up Its Mixed-Reality Headset in 2023 But Not Much Else (Bloomberg)Steam hits 10 million concurrent in-game players in record-breaking weekend (The Verge)Deer...2023-01-0918 min
Cyber Insurance LeadersEp. 9 - Why Broad Cyber Resilience Is Key - with Raf SanchezThere'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 global teams.You'll learn:1. Why broad resilience is the key to risk control and how companies can enhance their approach towards it2. Why Beazley’s expert teams are their biggest asset in providing cyber insurance 3. H...2022-09-0142 min
The Insurance Coffee House with Nick HoadleyWholesale changes to Cyber distribution behind the scenes - with Kingsley Flynn, Head of Insurance, Sayata“The platform has really grown up around the needs of the wholesale broker”, says Kingsley. A highly experienced industry leader, Kingsley charts his 4 decade insurance career with brand names including Johnson & Higgins (acquired by Marsh) and Beazley Group and explains what attracted him to join cyber insurtech Sayata in 2020. “The vision for building the company. We have a combination of ultra-bright tech minds and seasoned insurance professionals is the best way I can describe it.”With Sayata having raised $60m across 3 rounds of funding, Kingsley goes to on to explain the development of the multi...2022-08-1631 min
InsTech - insurance & innovation with Matthew Grant & Robin MerttensGarrett Koehn: President, CRC Brokerage: Wholesale broking, innovation and investment (189)Garrett Koehn is President at CRC Brokerage, and he is also an active investor, mentor and forward thinker on topics such as crypto, cyber and parametric.
He joins Matthew to discuss the emerging trends in risk, investment and insurance. We find out about wholesale broking and the appetite of traditional markets for new risks.
Companies discussed include Ensuro, AgentSync, Zenefits, Evertas, Stere.io, Beazley, and Lloyd's.
CRC Group is one of the largest wholesale insurance distributors in the US. Its insurance offerings and practice groups include commercial property, casualty, professional lines, construction, energy...2022-05-1528 min
Talk to me about A&ECyber Attack ResponseEvery design professional firm must be prepared to respond to a cyber-attack against their business. In this episode Dan and guests Alex Ricardo of Beazley and Carter Boardman from the Colorado based engineering firm Merrick discuss developing an Incident Response Plan and specific measures a firm's key stakeholders can, and should, take to mitigate costly interruptions to their business. 2022-05-0433 min
Lloyd's List: The Shipping PodcastThe Lloyd’s List Podcast: The cyber threat to maritime and the insurance industry's responseThere is a disconnect between the increasing risk to maritime businesses posed by Cyber attacks and the defences being erected in response. So as UK president Joe Biden was declaring it a "patriotic obligation" for businesses to bridge that gap, Lloyd’s List and Insurance Day were busy this week gathering the industry’s leading experts for a frank discussion of the evolving threat to shipping and how standardisation, transparency and a significant uptick in funding are required to avert a looming crisis.
This week Lloyd’s List teamed up with our colleagues and friends at Insurance Day for a timely...2022-03-2515 minBeazleyWorkplace risk in a (post)-pandemic worldAs businesses and organisations around the globe navigate their way through the ever-changing environment of pandemic-related restrictions and the easing of those restrictions, there is much for them to consider with regards to inviting employees to return to the workplace. With both moral and legal obligations coming to the fore, the associated risks can be interconnected and present in many forms. In this episode, Sandra Cole, International Cyber Claims Focus Group Leader at Beazley, joins our host to discuss cyber risks associated with hybrid working. This podcast was originally recorded in December 2021.D...2022-01-1707 min
Talk to me about A&EManaging Cyber Liability RiskWe are now in the “hacker era” for cyber liability and design firms are a favorite target. In this episode Dan and guest Alex Ricardo, an expert in cyber liability from Beazley’s Cyber & Executive Risk Focus Group discuss this evolving risk and what A&E firms must be prepared for to mitigate their risk against a cyber attack.2022-01-1040 minThe Voice of InsuranceEp 103 Adrian Cox CEO Beazley: No natural endgame to where we can beHistorically in our business fast growth has been a red flag and a sign that something might be wrong.
The fastest growth has often been followed by a period of significant underperformance later on as the chickens come home to roost.
But there are some major exceptions to that rule and today I’m speaking to one of them.
Beazley has been one of the most successful, innovative and fast-growing specialty companies of the past two decades. Adrian Cox has been part of that journey over the same period and has just taken ov...2021-12-0750 min
RSA ConferenceThe Ransomware Paradigm Change — Lessons from Insurers and Breach CoachesThroughout 2020, ransomware was consistently amongst the most challenging cyber exposures for organizations to manage. The insurance market can provide critical insights on how to understand the evolving ransomware landscape, given the volume of insurance claims being seen and emerging data on loss and exposure trends. This session will bring together experts from across the cyber insurance and breach coach space and give end to end insights on the financial and organizational impact of ransomware, risk implications, and challenges that will be seen in the market.
Speakers:
Marcello Antonucci, Global Cyber & Tech Claims Team Leader, Beazley
Benjamin Di Marco, Cyber Specialist...2021-06-2349 min
Think Cyber SecureThe Top 5 Cybersecurity RisksWhen we talk to people about cybersecurity, the conversation immediately goes to the sophisticated attacks that dominate the news. While these are indeed dangerous attacks, focusing on attacks like these takes focus away from the more common cyber attacks that a small business will likely see. There are many other simple and straightforward cyber attacks and cyber risks that are still the weakest links for most businesses. These more straightforward risks are what make up the 5 top cybersecurity risks.Show Notes: https://thinkcybersecure.com/18Get the Guide: Cybersecurity for Business Owners in...2021-02-0904 min
S-RM InsiderIn Conversation: What Drives Over- and Under- Confidence in Cyber Security?Libby Benet is AXA XL’s Global Chief Underwriting Officer and a member of S-RM's Supervisory Board. Before joining AXA XL, she served in the following companies in an Underwriting capacity – Zurich, General Re, and Beazley. She is a licensed attorney in the US and has practiced law. She has her BA in Political Science and her JD in law. She has her Certified Information Privacy Professional and Certified Information Privacy Management designations.
Billy Gouveia joined S-RM in 2019. He oversees the US business and is a member of the Executive Committee. Billy helps clients build their cyber secu...2021-01-0721 min
INTRASECS2E01 - Matthieu Chouinard - Conférence Forensik 2020Aujourd’hui nous avons le plaisir de partager avec vous notre entrevue avec Matthieu Chouinard, Président d’In Fidem et de Forensik.
Dans le cadre de la Conférence Forensik 2020, il a animé une table ronde pour sensibiliser les entreprises aux différents risques encourus en cas d’incident de cybersécurité chez leur fournisseur TI. Accompagné de Laure Bonnave, Avocate chez Clyde & Co, Othmann Layati, Responsable Cyberrisques chez Beazley Canada et Jean-Simon Gervais, Expert en Cyberenquêtes, il a souhaité soulever cette éventualité en vous apportant les questions clés à se poser, d’un point de vue légal, cyberass...2020-11-1034 min
INTRASECS2E01 - Matthieu Chouinard - Conférence Forensik 20Aujourd’hui nous avons le plaisir de partager avec vous notre entrevue avec Matthieu Chouinard, Président d’In Fidem et de Forensik.
Dans le cadre de la Conférence Forensik 2020, il a animé une table ronde pour sensibiliser les entreprises aux différents risques encourus en cas d’incident de cybersécurité chez leur fournisseur TI. Accompagné de Laure Bonnave, Avocate chez Clyde & Co, Othmann Layati, Responsable Cyberrisques chez Beazley Canada et Jean-Simon Gervais, Expert en Cyberenquêtes, il a souhaité soulever cette éventualité en vous apportant les questions clés à se poser, d’un point de vue légal, cy...2020-11-0734 minBeazleyCtrlAltBreach - Episode 3: RDP/RDG vulnerabilityIn this episode we are focusing on specific vulnerabilities that often open the door to ransomware. By exploiting these vulnerabilities attackers can gain access to your system and steal data or target backups and deploy ransomware. The discussion is lead by Alex Ricardo, manager for cyber business development. Our guest today is Josh Sudbury of Lodestone Security.Support the show2020-08-1709 min
Global ThinkingCyber Crisis Preparedness in a Remote Working WorldIn our latest episode our host Dominic Laurie is joined by David Emm, Principal Security Researcher at Kaspersky Labs, Hans Allnut, Partner at DAC Beachcroft, Raf Sanchez, International Breach Response Manager at Beazley and Kekst CNC partner Ben Curson, who share their take on the changing landscape of cyber security.
COVID-19 has displaced workforces and offices. The ever-changing environment, rife with fear, continues to create the ‘perfect storm’ for the cyber criminals poised to strike. In this episode our guests discuss the vulnerabilities that have been exposed by remote working, now many are operating without the su...2020-08-0416 min
DailyCyber The Truth About Cyber Security with Brandon KriegerRansomware Threats Increase by 25% in 2020In today’s DailyCyber Podcast I discuss the 25% increase in Ransomware in the first quarter in 2020. What to know and what should you do.Here are some facts for you from the Beazley Breach Insight Report: -Manufacturing Sector 156 % increase off incidents quarter to quarter-Financial Sector and Healthcare continue to be the most affected which together account to almost 50% of all ransomware attacks reported in Q1 of 2020 Q1 2020 Ransomware incidents:26% Financial Institution 24% Healthcare 9% Manufacturing 7% Professional services 6% Retail6% Education ...2020-06-1219 min
ASPI Podcast: Policy, Guns & MoneyThe threat of a China-Russia partnership and examining misinformation online.ASPI Executive Director Peter Jennings discusses the recent ASPI report "How the geopolitical partnership between China and Russia threatens the West" with His Excellency Kim Beazley, Governor of Western Australia and report author Professor Paul Dibb of the ANU.
Tom Uren and Elise Thomas from our Cyber team discuss the misinformation and hype that surrounded two recent high profile incidents; the Jeff Bezos phone incident and the alleged hack of Ukrainian gas company, Burisma.
In this episode;
Peter Jennings: https://www.aspi.org.au/bio/peter-jennings
Kim Beazley: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kim_Beazley
Paul Dibb: http://sdsc.bellschool...2020-02-0725 min
Paradigm Shift with Christina MartiniEffectively Tackling Cybersecurity Threats: An Interview with Libby Benet – Part 2 of 2In this episode, Christina Martini and Libby Benet discuss: Areas of cybersecurity that need to be evaluated by organizations. What business leaders and employees can do to get more information on cyber security threats. Where to go to get a cybersecurity evaluation. Navigating through finding materials online. Key Takeaways: There are different types of evaluations of cybersecurity with different questions and tools depending on the purpose. Powering down your computer can help prevent your computer from causing a breach or being affected by a breach. Have a cyber response protocol in place. Prevention is key. The costs...2019-12-1026 minParadigm Shift with Christina MartiniEffectively Tackling Cybersecurity Threats: An Interview with Libby Benet – Part 1 of 2In this episode, Christina Martini and Libby Benet discuss: The scope of the cyber security problem that businesses face today. The main threats that drive cyber breach losses. The greatest sources of cyber threat over the last 12-18 months. How cybersecurity depends on employees and members of all levels of a business. Key Takeaways: Thousands of businesses are impacted by cyber breaches every year – and may don’t even know it. Cybersecurity is a team effort at all levels. It is surprisingly easy to perpetrate cybercrimes. "All employees of a company are re...2019-12-0329 minParadigm Shift with Christina MartiniThe Truth and the Myth of Managing Cybersecurity Risk: An Interview with Libby Benet – Part 2In this episode, Christina Martini and Libby Benet discuss:Basic things companies do that open them up for attack and how to avoid those.The importance of cyber-insurance.How to mitigate cybersecurity risks.Incident response planning as it applies to cyber. Key Takeaways:‘It’s not going to happen to me’ is a false sense of security.Anticipating your contingent business disruption can help prepare you in case your business does get hit.From a cyber perspective, you are in a high crime district. Keep that attitude and get the expertise to support the anal...2019-09-1026 minParadigm Shift with Christina MartiniThe Truth and the Myth of Managing Cybersecurity Risk: An Interview with Libby Benet – Part 1In this episode, Christina Martini and Libby discuss: Libby’s journey as a lawyer in the insurance industry. How Libby got into the insurance business and got involved in the cyberspace. Recent threats in the cyberworld and how they have changed since 1999. The evolution of data analytics and its use in the insurance industry. Key Takeaways: Different industries have different threat profiles depending on what the threat actor is interested in obtaining. Underwriters can make the difference between looking at the data and the human intuition behind what the data is showing. The current und...2019-09-0324 min
Legends in LeadershipKristen Dauphinais | Episode 39Kristen joined Beazley Insurance Group as an underwriter in 2010, later adding the roles of Strategic Cyber Initiatives Team Leader and Head of Office – Dallas. She is currently Head of Middle Market Cyber and Tech while also responsible for all US Heads of Office. In her current role she most enjoys building relationships, binding deals, expanding the reach and benefit of the Beazley Breach Response cyber product, and seeing her team of underwriters grow in their careers.2019-08-1529 min
Business of HealthcareNat Cross (Beazley Group) & Jon Moore (Clearwater)Medical professional liability insurance premiums may rise and cyber security may become a factor. Leading MPL underwriting expert Nat Cross, Beazley Group’s Healthcare Leader, forecasts premium trends and explains the drivers. Cyber security may be an emerging MPL risk as internet-connected biomedical devices such as infusion pumps become subject to cyber-attacks. Compliance and information security expert Jon Moore explains this emerging MPL risk. Interview underwriters include Cayman International Insurance, host of the Cayman Captive Forum, Clearwater, a provider of cyber risk management solutions, and EBSCO Health, an evidence-based provider of clinical decision support solutions.2019-03-0612 min
Risk Channels Insurance PodcastCyber Liability ChallengesDiscussion on cyber liability and the corresponding development, impact and challenges for carriers and insureds.
Big Question: How do insured's determine the risks and limits they need, when carriers are still attempting to understand exposures and pricing models.
- First party vs. Third Party Coverage Examples and exclusions
Carriers Mentioned: AIG, XL Catlin, Chubb, Travelers, Beazley, CNA, Liberty Mutual, BCS Insurance, Axis, Allied World, Starr International & Markel
- Market Size Space and risk modeling (data, comparisons and more) and various unknowns due to infancy
2018-04-1619 min
Risk Channels Insurance PodcastCyber Liability ChallengesDiscussion on cyber liability and the corresponding development, impact and challenges for carriers and insureds.
Big Question: How do insured's determine the risks and limits they need, when carriers are still attempting to understand exposures and pricing models.
- First party vs. Third Party Coverage Examples and exclusions
Carriers Mentioned: AIG, XL Catlin, Chubb, Travelers, Beazley, CNA, Liberty Mutual, BCS Insurance, Axis, Allied World, Starr International & Markel
- Market Size Space and risk modeling (data, comparisons and more) and various unknowns due to infancy
2018-04-1619 min
The ALPS In Brief PodcastEpisode 1: A Cyber Breach. It's Not If, It's When.
While in Missoula, Libby Benet, U.S. Lead for Beazley Product Solutions took the time to sit down with Mark to talk about the latest trends in cybercrime, including the rise of industrialized ransomware, and how prevention paired with protection can help law firms best avoid and manage a cyber breach. Beazley has handled 8 of the largest breaches to date. In 2012 Beazley Breach Response Services partnered with ALPS to create the ALPS Cyber Response policy, which is the only one of its kind designed specifically for law firms. A more feature-rich version of the ALPS Cyber Response p...2017-11-0309 min