Cyber Insurance Leaders
Cyber Insurance Leaders is dedicated to keeping cyber insurance and security professionals up to date on the latest developments, best practices, and thought leadership from leading voices in the industry.
If you’re looking to hear and learn from cyber insurance and security experts, this show is for you.
Each episode features an interview with an executive or thought leader, discussing topics like the cyber insurance industry as a whole, international growth, cyber claims, and more.
Episodes
62 episodes
Ep. 61 - Are We Overpricing Cyber War? A Reality Check on Systemic Risk - with Tom Johansmeyer
Hollywood sells cyber apocalypse. The data tells a different story.For years, cyber war has been framed as the systemic threat that could destabilize the insurance market overnight. But does the evidence support that assumption, or are ...
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Ep. 60 – Defensible Truth in DFIR: Why Preserving Evidence Beats Quick Fixes – with Devon Ackerman
In incident response, if you wipe systems first and ask questions later, you’re deleting the truth.In this episode, host Anthony Hess sits down with
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Ep. 59 – Why Bedside Manner Defines Great Counsel in a Cyber Crisis – with Josh Mooney
During incident response, what separates good from great counsel is bedside manner.In this episode, host Anthony Hess sits down with
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Ep. 58 – From Forms to Data Precision: Telemetry’s Role in Cyber Underwriting – with Alex Jomaa
Telemetry is changing the underwriting game, enabling a shift from clunky forms to real-time, verifiable risk data.In this episode, host Anthony Hess sits down with
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Ep. 57 – Building a Resilient Cyber MGA Through Discipline and Consistency – with Greg Markell
When the market softened, Ridge didn’t follow the crowd. Here’s how discipline became their competitive edge. In this episode, host Anthony Hess sits down with Greg Markell, President & CEO at Ridge Canada Cyber Solutions Inc.,...
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Ep. 56 – BI, Data, and Dollars: What Today’s Claims Trends Reveal About Cyber Risk – with John Spiehs
What if the biggest threat to your cyber claims portfolio isn’t ransomware—but a spreadsheet buried in someone’s inbox?In this episode, host Anthony Hess chats with
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Ep. 55 - The Next Evolution of Cyber Insurance: Active Protection and Real-Time Risk Mitigation - with Daniel Woods
Cyber insurers can’t just assess risk—they need to actively protect businesses from evolving threats.In this episode, host Anthony Hess welcomes
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Ep. 54 - Privacy, Ransomware, and Risk: 2025 Cyber Insurance Trends - with David Anderson
Can your cyber insurance policy really deliver when it counts? Find out what separates a winning policy from a risky gamble.In this episode, host Anthony Hess welcomes
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Ep. 53 - Proactive Risk Management: A Win-Win-Win for Insurers, Brokers, and Clients - with Sidd Gavirneni
How can insurers, brokers, and clients all win through proactive risk management? Discover the strategies reshaping the cyber insurance ecosystem.In this episode, host Anthony Hess ...
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Ep. 52 - Why Nobody’s Truly Good at Cyber Insurance Yet - with Daniel Kasper
In a market defined by uncertainty, is it possible to ever be ‘good’ at cyber insurance? Daniel Kasper thinks not—at least for now.In this episode, Daniel Kasper, CEO of Qua...
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Ep. 51 - Cyber Insurance at a Turning Point: Unlocking Growth Through Innovation and Collaboration - with Gillian Anderson
Discover how the evolving cyber insurance market is unlocking growth opportunities and shaping the future of risk management.In this episode, host Anthony Hess welcomes
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Ep. 50 - Cyber Risk Is Human: Why High-Tech Alone Won’t Manage the Threat - with Ann Irvine
High-tech tools alone can’t manage today’s evolving cyber threats—human insight remains essential.In this episode, host Anthony Hess welcomes
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Ep. 49 - From Data Breach to System Failure: The Evolving Faces of Cyber Insurance - with Nadia Hoyte
When system failures and AI threats collide, cyber insurance must evolve. Explore the shifting conversations redefining the industry.In this episode, host Anthony Hess speaks with <...
Ep. 48 - Unlocking Efficiency: How InsurTech Is Streamlining the Cyber Insurance Marketplace - with Jeff Cohen
What’s slowing down the cyber insurance marketplace, and how can you stay ahead of the curve? Explore how innovative InsurTech solutions are transforming efficiency and growth.In this episode,
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Ep. 47 - Cyber Insurance in Transition: The Intersection of Technology, Public-Private Collaboration and Reinsurance - with Oliver Brew
Discover how cutting-edge reinsurance strategies and public-private collaboration can address the biggest risks in cyber insuranceIn this episode, Oliver Brew, Cyber Practice Leader ...
Ep. 46 - De LatAm a Europa: Matices Culturales en Estrategias de Seguros Cibernéticos - con Andrea García-Beltrán
¿Te has preguntado alguna vez cómo difieren las estrategias de seguros cibernéticos entre Bogotá y Berlín? En este episodio de podcast, descubrimos las complejidades culturales que intervienen en los diferentes mercados de seguros cibernéticos....
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Ep. 46 - From LatAm to Europe: Cultural Nuances in Cyber Insurance Strategies - with Andrea García-Beltrán
Ever wondered how cyber insurance strategies differ from Bogotá to Berlin? In this episode, we unpack the cultural complexities at play in different cyber insurance markets.Join us as
Ep. 45 - Breach Coach Strategies: Achieving Work-Life Balance and Preventing Burnout in High-Stress Cyber Law - with John Loyal
From preventing burnout to mastering communication, learn how to navigate the high-stakes world of breach coaching.In this episode, John Loyal, Partner and Co-chair of the c...
Ep. 44 - AI, Quantum Computing, and Cyber Insurance: Transforming Underwriting and Claims - with Keith Bergin
AI and quantum computing are revolutionizing underwriting and claims handling.In this episode, Keith Bergin, Vice President of Corporate Claims at
Ep. 43 - Cyber Insurance Down Under: Australian Market Dynamics, Challenges, and Growth Opportunities - with Andrew Brett
Curious about Australia’s cyber insurance market and how it differs from the US and European markets? Here’s your insider’s guide. In this episode, we sit down with Andrew Br...
Ep. 42 - Hacked: How Law, Communication & Technology Can Save Your Business During a Crisis - with Stu Panensky
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
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Ep. 41 - Detect, Protect, Respond, Recover: The Interplay Between Cybersecurity and Insurance - with Edwin Covert
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...
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Ep. 40 - Convergence: Exploring the Increasingly Popular Integration of Cybersecurity Services and Insurance - with Tom Kang
Insurers and MGAs are increasingly moving into cybersecurity services—could this be the solution for comprehensive security in the marketplace?Converge CEO
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Ep. 39 - Trends, Challenges, and Solutions in Cyber Insurance: A Broker's Perspective - with Alexandra Bretschneider
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 ...
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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
With new threats continually emerging, unity is our strongest shield.In this episode, we're joined by Jonathan Weekes, Cyber Product Leader at
