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The SafeHouseThe Rise and Importance of InsureSec for SMBs with Gordon Malin - Part 2In this second part of the 2-part podcast episode, host Jeff Edwards continues his conversation with Gordon Malin, co-founder and CEO of Elpha Secure, to explore the evolving world of cyber insurance and its critical role in bridging cybersecurity and risk management for businesses, especially small and mid-sized enterprises (SMBs). 🛡️💼They break down:✅ How reinsurance works and why it’s essential for cyber insurance.✅ The InsurSec model—combining cyber hygiene with insurance to reduce risk.✅ Why SMBs are the primary beneficiaries of bundled cybersecurity and insurance solutions.✅ The future of cyber insurance and how it’s shaping cybersecurit...
2025-04-0329 min
The SafeHouseThe Rise and Importance of InsureSec for SMBs with Gordon Malin - Part 1In this thought-provoking first of the two-part episode, host Jeff Edwards is joined by Gordon Malin, co-founder and CEO of Elpha Secure, to unpack the critical role of cyber insurance in today’s digital-first world. As cyber threats continue to rise, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are increasingly vulnerable—yet less than 10% have standalone cyber insurance policies. Why is that, and what can be done to close the gap?Gordon shares his journey into the insurance industry, the pivotal moments that shaped his focus on cyber risk, and how events like Hurricane Katrina reshaped the way we thin...
2025-03-0624 min
Tech Insurance LeadersEp. 12 - Cyber Insurance Essentials: Strategies for Retail Broker Education, Claims and Client Relations - with Christopher VottaDiscover innovation of cyber insurance policies through the addition of cyber security services and the power of maintaining industry knowledge.Host Louisa Weix sits down with Christopher Votta, Senior Vice President and Professional Executive at Founders Professional, who brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in the world of cyber insurance. Christopher shares how wholesale brokers provide education and risk management, and offers valuable insights into the transformation from InsurTech to InsurSec. You’ll learn:1. The value of a wholesale broker2. Impact of being a student of the cyber insurance industry
2024-05-2051 min
InsurSec PodcastINTRODUCING INSURSEC AFTER DARK WITH TRAVIS KROGERINTRODUCING INSURSEC AFTER DARK WITH TRAVIS KROGER
2024-01-1019 minInsurSec PodcastAustin Karpinski - Sr. Underwriter @ MarkelAustin Karpinski - Sr. Underwriter @ Markel
2024-01-0352 minInsurSec PodcastKirsten Bay - Co-Founder & CEO of CysuranceKirsten Bay - Co-Founder & CEO of Cysurance
2023-12-2753 min2023-12-2055 minInsurSec PodcastJeremy Turner - The 🐐This week we have Jeremy Turner - Head of Cyber & Risk at Cogility - on the podcast.One for the books!
2023-12-1359 minInsurSec 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 minInsurSec PodcastViolet Sullivan - The Queen of Cyber PrivacyWe've got a good one for you today, folks! Violet Sullivan brings her signature humor and passion to the InsurSec Podcast. We talk all things privacy legislation, insurance industry jokes, the origins of her sticker habit, and more. Her unique career path provides a lot of valuable insights across cybersecurity, privacy law, and now insurance. If you haven't followed her prolific LinkedIn and Twitter presence, do yourself a favor and DO IT!
2023-11-291h 09InsurSec PodcastBrian Mahon - The MSP Insurance GuruWe're blessed to have Brian Mahon, Cyber Specialist at EHD Insurance on the podcast. He shares insights from his diverse insurance career background. Brian offers some awesome perspectives on the need for improved cybersecurity education, emerging claims trends, the evolution of underwriting requirements, and how new technologies may impact risk management.
2023-11-221h 00InsurSec PodcastJoe Erle - Joe Cyber 2.0Abe and Ryan have the witty Joe Erle, aka Joe Cyber 2.0, on the podcast. We cover everything from gas prices and conspiracy theories to his philosophy on paying ransoms.Joe offers some cool perspectives on niche markets in insurance, the importance of certain policy language, improving risk postures, and why the cyber warranty debate gets him fired up. Connect with Joe Earl on LinkedIn.
2023-11-2156 minInsurSec PodcastJonathan Lugo - The ProdigyHey there! This week we have Jonathan Lugo, the Young Gun of Real Estate E&O, on the podcast. Listen in as he explains how he rapidly became a real estate insurance specialist starting from a high school internship. He shares insightful perspectives on focusing on niche markets, the value of coverage over price, misconceptions around cyber risk, and attracting young talent to insurance. He also discusses innovative approaches to educating clients and demonstrates how niche expertise enables simplifying complex risks. For anyone interested in learning directly from a rapidly rising insurance star, you won’t want to miss Jo...
2023-11-2050 minInsurSec PodcastDavid Kruse - The Philosopher of Cyber InsuranceThis week on the InsurSec Podcast, listeners are going on a philosophical exploration of cyber insurance, guided by the wisdom of David Kruse!Drawing on the ideals of Socrates, David advocated for the virtue of self-knowledge, encouraging the insurance industry to examine itself deeply and bring in diverse perspectives. In the spirit of Aristotle, he shone the light of logical analysis on cyber insurance issues, while epitomizing the examined life.Channeling Kant's duty-based ethics, David suggested moral imperatives around ransomware that supersede pure utilitarianism, which Mill might propose. Yet he also embodied the pragmatism of...
2023-11-1552 min
InsurSec PodcastDennis Underwood - The Cryptography DudeThis week, we've got Dennis Underwood on the show. As the CEO of Cyber Crucible, Underwood brought his extensive experience in cryptography and inventing cybersecurity solutions to shed light on the evolving threat landscape.Throughout the wide-ranging conversation, Dennis offered illuminating insights into how sophisticated ransomware attacks operate today, often mimicking a criminal supply chain model with specialized roles. By communicating directly with attackers, Dennis revealed he has gathered valuable intelligence to stay steps ahead. He also highlighted the immense scale of the problem, with only an estimated 5-7% of ransomware incidents publicly reported.A...
2023-11-0852 minInsurSec PodcastAndy Runyan - The Cyber-Liability CoachWe're joined by Andy Runyan, the NEW Partner Success Manager at FifthWall Solutions, to provide his perspective on the evolution of the cyber insurance industry. Andy shares his unique journey from education to commercial insurance to finding his niche in cyber.He outlines how the threat landscape has expanded from large enterprises to small businesses, the ongoing challenge of MFA adoption, and the need to improve cyber insurance applications to account for more nuance. Andy explains his vision for working with MSPs to help them leverage cyber insurance to bring value to their clients.Throughout...
2023-11-0153 minInsurSec PodcastWill Brooks - The Cyber Insurance EvangelistAbe was joined by Will Brooks - The Cyber Insurance Evangelist at Fifth Wall Solutions, to lift the curtain on the fast-evolving world of cyber. Will recounts his unique path from ministry to math to wholesale, drawn back to insurance by the tech focus of cyber insurance.He provides an inside look at Fifth Wall and their unique strategy of focusing on cybersecurity maturity by partnering with MSPs. We discuss the education gap amongst agents and the need for basic cyber fluency. Will shares his outlook on the cyber insurance market, the value of verified controls, and...
2023-10-2558 minInsurSec PodcastTravis Kroger - The Batman of Cyber InsuranceIn this episode, we're joined by Travis Kroger, the "Batman of Cyber Insurance," to discuss his unique approach to cyber insurance. Travis was tasked early on with becoming his agency's cyber expert. Through consistent learning and relationship building, he's excelled in an area most insurance brokers avoid.Travis explains how he partners deeply with clients to implement critical controls and conduct tabletop exercises, bringing tremendous value beyond just policy placement. We discuss the rollercoaster cyber insurance market, the limitations of admitted carriers, and why MGA solutions fill an important gap despite contributing to pricing volatility....
2023-10-1847 minInsurSec PodcastSteven Schwartz - The Cyber SteveIn Episode 3 of The InsurSec Podcast, we were joined by Steven Schwartz, aka "The Cyber Steve" aka "The Cyber Risk Quantification Stud" (my favorite), to explore the evolution of cyber insurance and the future of cyber underwriting. With over 15 years in the cyber ecosystem, Steve brings invaluable perspective.He recounts his journey into insurance and the very early days of standalone cyber. We discuss the pros and cons of today's shotgun application process and the need for more standardization. Steve explains how true inside-out data can provide unparalleled risk insights versus outside-in scanning.Steve breaks...
2023-10-111h 03InsurSec PodcastMatthew Thomson - Cyber Liability Practice @ M3Matt Thompson joins us to discuss bridging the gap between cybersecurity and insurance. With over 15 years of experience spanning the Air Force, offensive security, and leading cyber programs, Matt brings invaluable perspective to managing cyber risk.In this episode, Matt explains his transition to insurance, driven by the desire to continue serving organizations against cyber threats. We explore the advantages of red teaming, educating clients on cyber exposures, trends like passwordless authentication, and implications of supply chain vulnerabilities.Matt shares advice for insurance brokers on understanding their role as risk advisors and how new agents...
2023-10-0456 minInsurSec PodcastMercy Komar - The Cyber DivaIn this episode, we chat with Mercy Komar, an insurance veteran with over 50 years of experience who's earned the nickname "The Cyber Diva" for her cyber insurance expertise. Mercy shares how she first got into the industry right out of high school as a claims clerk, facing challenges as one of the only young women in her office at the time. She recounts her journey into cyber insurance, selling her first policy in 2017, and becoming one of the first 100 people globally to earn the Cyber Insurance Academy certification.Mercy provides advice for attracting more young talent into...
2023-09-2647 min
James Sinclair's Business BroadcastWill Your Insurance Cover You Against CoronavirusWill Your Insurance Cover You Against Coronavirus? James Sinclair's Business Broadcast is the weekly podcast from the award-winning entrepreneurial CEO of the Partyman Group; home of 7 much-loved family-based brands which welcome one million customers through the doors of their attractions every year. In this episode James jumps on the phone with insurance and risk management expert Thomas Powell from Insursec Risk Management to discuss how Covid-19 is going to inevitably effect a whole range of businesses across the UK. They go on to further discuss the fact that the very business model of insurance is n...
2020-03-2123 min