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Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing the business landscape by enabling smarter decision-making, automating complex processes, and personalizing customer experiences. This transformative technology is not just changing how businesses operate; it’s redefining what is possible. Ankura’s AI Platform brings your company the power of Intelligent Transformation through a secure, private, efficient, custom LLM specifically trained with your company’s data to drive operational efficiencies, productivity, and innovation.

1. Laura Nielsen, Ankura
2. Ankur Sheth, Ankura

1. Overview of Claims & Losses 
2. Evolution and Maturation of Regional Underwriting
3. Awakened Appetite to Buy Cyber is Creating Challenges for the Carriers
4. Increased Intelligence of Policyholder
5. Longer Process in Building Towers: Accepting Reinsurers, Terms, etc.
6. AI, Biometrics, Blockchain and Other Emerging Technology Risks
   

1. Belen Navarro Rull (M), Zurich
2. Maike Brückner Saab, WTW
3. Juliana Canon, Everest Re
4. Sergio Ivan Torres B., AON
5. Sydonie Williams, Beazley

This session explores the pivotal role of identity security in strengthening cyber resilience. We begin by defining resilience in the context of cybersecurity and data protection, emphasizing the growing threats organizations face. We'll dive into the evolving concept of digital identity—how it’s created, managed, and protected in today’s connected world—and highlight why identity is central to an organization’s resilience strategy.

1. Paul Caiazzo, Quorum Cyber
2. Jim Moeller, Microsoft DART

Holistic cyber insurance solutions encompass a comprehensive approach to managing cyber risks. These solutions integrate various services and strategies to protect against, prepare for, and respond to cyber incidents. The goal is to enhance overall cyber resilience by addressing both pre- and post-breach scenarios.

1. Micah Howser, NetDiligence
2. Timothy Smit, AXA XL

1. Educating Brokers and Fronting Companies
2. Most Vulnerable Sectors
3. Broker & Policyholder Concerns & Requests
4. Assessments to Determine Cyber Readiness & Resiliency
5. Helping the Policyholder: Specific Risks & Perils
   
   
   

1. Carolina Carmona (M), Liberty Specialty Markets
2. Sandra Cabrera Rondon, Chubb
3. David Gutiérrez, Kerberos Re
4. Eduardo Rocha, Bluecyber
5. Edwin Sabogal Rojas, Aon

Data mining is a breach response practice with a unique set of challenges. It requires speed to meet regulatory timelines, and accuracy to inform and support affected contacts—missteps can be costly, both in fines and for careers. In this session will detail how the latest AI-driven solutions are transforming data mining practices and the careers of cyber risk professionals.

1. Adi Elliott, Canopy Software
2. Brandon Hollinder, Epiq

1. Jeff Edwards, ZeroDown Software
2. Alan Gin, ZeroDown Software

1. How Vendor Panels are Developed and How to Use Them
2. Matching Vendors to Client's Cybersecurity Needs
3. Pre-Breach Planning and Vendor Selection
4. Educating the Policyholder: Understanding the Services Provided and Building a Multi-Year Plan
5. Speed of Services and Avoiding Conflicts of Interest
6. CISO Involvement
   
   
   
   

1. Andrea García Beltrán (M), Nirvana & Cyberspecs TM
2. Paola Neira , Latú Seguros
3. María Camila Ortiz Cárdenas, Howden
4. Jonas Schwade, cysmo Cyber Risk GmbH
5. Javier Trujillo, TransUnion

Deploying a network sensor at the beginning of the engagement will allow the analyst to have the comprehensive visibility to respond faster and shorten the investigation. Valuable, actionable and holistic telemetry can be collected before an endpoint sensor can be deployed in mass. Network telemetry provides real-time and historical insights that support a faster, more accurate, and more comprehensive incident response process, enabling teams to proactively mitigate risks and respond effectively to incidents.

1. Chris LaFleur, Trend Micro
2. Michael McLaughlin, Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney, PC

Keynote Remarks by Robynn Storey: Own Your Path: Step Up and Shine in 2025

Following her remarks, Ms. Storey will be signing copies of her book, 

Career Confidence: No BS Stories and Strategies for Finding Your Power

1. Robynn Storey, Storeyline Resumes
2. Andrea Vega, CYPFER

1. Ongoing Policyholder Assessment and Support to Improve Policyholder Security Posture
2. Incident Response
3. Restoration & Remediation
4. Crisis Management & Communications
5. Guiding Reporting Obligations: Domestic. Global, Contractual
6. Vendor Perspectives: Expertise in Latin America
   
   

1. Javier A. Vijil (M), Kennedys
2. Kerry-Ann Barrett, Organization of American States
3. Isaac Morales , FTI Consulting
4. Edith Santos, Apollo Cyber

Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of dark web marketplaces. Discover the inner workings of the cybercrime economy and see firsthand how hackers operate and profit from stolen data. In this session, you'll learn where cybercriminals buy and sell their skills, services, and stolen credentials, key indicators to watch for when assessing your vulnerabilities, and effective strategies to protect your business and clients from dark web threats.

1. Bill Hardin, Charles River Associates

This session will explore how Darkweb IQ’s exclusive intelligence and pre-emptive interception capabilities actively disrupt the ransomware supply chain. By infiltrating criminal networks, Darkweb IQ provides actionable insights that protect policyholders from cyber threats such as ransomware, data theft, and business email compromise (BEC). The session will focus on how these capabilities can be integrated into policyholders' existing processes to enhance resilience and security.

1. Kevin Sherry, DarkWeb IQ

1. Identifying the Key Elements of Business Income Cyber Loss Claims
2. How Coverage Works and is Triggered
3. How Forensic Accounting Fits in with Business Loss Assessments
4. Best Practices for Carriers & Policy Holders
5. Dispute Resolution & Business Interruption Claims
6. Overlaps: Reputational Harm v Income Loss
   
   

1. Aarti Soni (M), Marsh
2. Andrew Greenland, Baker Tilly
3. Laura Sanchez, Liberty Specialty Markets
4. Vanessa Vargas, Kennedys

The 2024 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) provides an in-depth analysis of the latest cybersecurity threats, trends, and breach patterns across various industries and regions. This session will dive into the findings, including the rise of ransomware and extortion techniques, the critical role of human error in breaches, and the alarming increase in vulnerability exploitation, driven by high-profile incidents like the MOVEit exploit. Attendees will gain insights into how these trends are reshaping the threat landscape and learn actionable strategies to mitigate risks.

1. James Meehan, Verizon Cybersecurity Consulting
2. Alex Pinto, Verizon Cybersecurity Consulting

1. Evolution & Increasing Development of the CISO Role
2. Conversations at the Executive Leadership Table 
3. Informing & Guiding the Board
4. Managing Third Party Risk/Supply Chain Risk
5. Contractual Obligations for Security Protocols and Cyber Insurance
   
   

1. Cinthia Granados Motley (M), Dykema Gossett PLLC
2. Arturo Ehuan, Duke University

Learn about the evolving ransomware landscape and attack vectors/methods. Come away from this session with current sector intelligence to help develop effective policy coverage strategies and tactical policyholder due-diligence requirements in order to make cost-effective, ransomware-specific cyber insurance products available to the policyholders.

1. Sherri Davidoff (M), LMG Security
2. Stephen Boyce, The Cyber Doctor LLC
3. Max Henderson, Pondurance
4. James Perry, CrowdStrike
5. Don Wyper, DigitalMint Cyber

1. Mark Greisiger, NetDiligence
2. Heather Osborne, NetDiligence

Director Barbara Richardson from the Arizona Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions is the Chair of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners Committee on Innovation, Cybersecurity, and Technology. This fireside chat with veteran insurance regulatory attorney, Fred Karlinsky, will provide attendees with unique insights on underwriting cyber risk and cyber insurance marketplace in the United States.

1. Fred Karlinsky, Greenberg Traurig
2. Barbara Richardson, Arizona Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions

Understanding current cyber claims trends can help guide the assessment of cyber risk of the potential policyholder. This session will examine claims and losses from cyber events. Data from the most recent NetDiligence Cyber Claims Study will be shared and discussed. Claims professionals will provide examples of incidents reported and claims processed.

1. Joe Niemczyk (M), Markel
2. Tamara Ashjian, Tokio Marine HCC-CPLG
3. Mark Greisiger, NetDiligence
4. Paul Reyes, Swiss Re
5. Carolyn Purwin Ryan, Mullen Coughlin LLC

As cyber threats evolve, the insurance market faces a rapidly shifting landscape filled with both challenges and opportunities. This State of the Market session will delve into critical trends, examining whether the availability of capacity is driving irrational market behavior, if there is alignment on the intended scope of coverage, and whether current underwriting approaches support long-term sustainability. We will also explore the impact of the soft market on underwriting discipline and discuss how the industry is adapting to a post-war exclusion world, where much of the market can no longer support type 4 and type 7 wordings. Join us for an engaging discussion on the future of cyber insurance and the steps needed to foster a resilient and sustainable market.

1. Juliet White (M), Vantage Risk
2. Navarone Dozier, Aon
3. Garrett Koehn, CRC Group
4. Ashley Sales, AXIS
5. Tresa Stephens, Allianz

The costs of defending data privacy and cybersecurity class actions, including those related to website tracking technologies and traditional data breaches, are evolving. This change is influenced by factors such as the number of plaintiffs' attorneys filing suits, novel legal theories for recovery, and unpredictable controlling law due to a lack of case precedent. Settlement valuations for these actions have also shifted, driven by the nature and scope of the data impacted, the number of individuals affected, and the potential applicability of statutory damages.

1. Allen Sattler (M), Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP
2. Jamisen Etzel, Lynch Carpenter LLP
3. Paul Karlsgodt, BakerHostetler
4. Doug Meal, Boston College Law School
5. Marissa Olsen, Aspen Insurance

Cyber insurance is at a crossroads, where innovation meets opportunity. This panel will dive into how policyholders perceive cyber as a product, explore ways to enhance customer satisfaction, and assess key elements like applications, coverage, claims processes, and the rise of embedded insurance. This panel will share actionable strategies for shaping a stronger, more customer-focused cyber insurance market.

1. Nick Economidis (M), Crum & Forster
2. Raphael Da Costa, Markel
3. Katherine Keefe, Kroll
4. Marty Leicht, Marsh
5. Brandon Russ, CFC

When a cyber disruption strikes, the clock starts ticking to restore operations and minimize impact. This session will explore how to effectively balance security, privacy, and operational efficiency while fostering seamless collaboration between IT teams, incident responders, and claims professionals. Discover strategies to streamline processes, enhance stakeholder coordination, and get back to business faster. 

1. Michael Bruemmer (M), Experian
2. Kash Brown, Arete
3. Dave Cunningham, Alvaka
4. Rich Gatz , Arch Insurance
5. Karen Painter Randall, Connell Foley LLP

Are all cyber insurance markets created equal? This panel dives into regional differences, examining pricing disparities between U.S. and UK/EU insureds, the unique risks embraced by off-shore carriers, and whether the factors driving a “soft market” are universal. We’ll also explore the potential for one market to harden ahead of others and the challenges of creating a streamlined, consistent global cyber insurance product. 

1. Erin Burns (M), CRC Group | INSUREtrust
2. Donavan Burgess, Relm Insurance
3. Michael Colford, Westfield Specialty
4. Debbie Hobbs, Miller Insurance
5. Keith Savino, Trucordia

In today’s data-driven world, unlocking the power of information is key to anticipating security issues and fostering collaboration between insurers and policyholders. This panel will delve into how effective communication, innovative technologies, and advancements like AI are reshaping risk mitigation strategies and discuss how to harness the potential of data to not only stay ahead of threats but also create more proactive, informed decision-making processes that drive better outcomes for all.

1. Max Perkins (M), Spektrum Labs
2. Marc Bleicher, Surefire Cyber
3. Blair Dawson, McDonald Hopkins
4. Nadia Hoyte, USI Insurance Services
5. Tracy O'Hara, Ascot Group

Cybersecurity threats don’t impact all industries equally—different sectors face unique challenges when it comes to business interruption losses. We've picked three diverse industry classes to discuss, compare and contrast. This panel will focus on how manufacturing grapples with supply chain disruptions and operational downtime; retail navigates consumer demand fluctuations; and healthcare deals with the inability to deliver both new and ongoing care.

1. Jane Warring (M), Zelle LLP
2. Allen Blount, Risk Strategies
3. Hillary Hogan, Baker Tilly
4. Kathleen Miller, HSB
5. Jamison Narbaitz, Atheria Law

AI is rewriting the playbook for social engineering, making attacks more sophisticated, personalized, and harder to detect. From deepfakes and adaptive learning to automation at scale, cybercriminals are leveraging cutting-edge technology to outsmart defenses. This session will showcase recent examples of AI-driven schemes and provide actionable strategies to mitigate these emerging threats.

1. Stephen Ross (M), S-RM
2. George Al-Koura, ruby Life Inc.
3. Jennifer Beckage, The Beckage Firm
4. Alexandra Bretschneider, Johnson Kendall Johnson
5. Chris Reagan, CDW

Companies come and go, how do you become the company that sticks? What are the strategies for standing out in the competitive and ever-changing cyber industry? Our panel will discuss how to grow and maintain a strong business and brand, what partners look for in a vendor, and why they decide to give new vendors a chance, as well as common pitfalls and ineffective approaches to marketing in the cyber space.

1. John Loyal (M), Cipriani & Werner PC
2. Theresa Le, Cowbell
3. Jim Leonard, Cybereason
4. Stu Panensky, Pierson Ferdinand LLP
5. Mike Wager, MOXFIVE

Generative AI tools like Co-Pilot, Claude, ChatGPT, and Otter.ai are reshaping enterprise operations but also introduce significant risks related to data privacy, security, and compliance. This session will focus on how enterprises can safely implement these tools while addressing underwriting and incident response challenges. Special emphasis will be placed on privacy-centric information governance and data classification as foundational practices to mitigate risk. Attendees will gain actionable insights for navigating the intersection of innovation, risk management, and cyber insurance.

1. Michael Sarlo (M), HaystackID
2. Victoria Beckman, Shopify
3. Rick Cavaliere, NFP
4. Gene Fishel, Troutman Pepper Locke
5. Shannon Noonan, HiNoon Consulting

In this lively close to the day, our industry experts will field audience questions via the mobile app and from the conference floor.

1. Robert Parisi (M), Munich Re
2. Meghan Hannes, K2 Insurance Services
3. Al Saikali, Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP
4. Stephanie Snyder Frenier, Gallagher
5. Daniel Tobok, CYPFER

How is the reinsurance landscape evolving and what are the implications for the cyber insurance market? Hear a comprehensive review of the recent renewal cycle, examining key factors such as loss cap ratios and shifts in market players; current views on aggregate risk, including non-breach privacy litigation and ransomware; and exploration of the impact these changes are having on second-tier carriers.

1. Oliver Brew (M), Lockton Re
2. AJ Dharma-Wardana, Envelop Risk
3. Julien Galzy, SCOR
4. Mark Henderson, AEGIS Insurance Services, Inc.
5. Lydia LaSalata, AXIS Re

Dive into the complexities of managing business interruption (BI) losses within the cyber insurance tower in this insightful session. Panelists will explore the role of multi-factor authentication (MFA), including its definitions, functionality, and application across primary and excess layers. The discussion will also address strategies for managing BI from an excess perspective and tackle the frustrations and challenges often encountered in the claims process.

1. Deborah Hirschorn (M), Lockton
2. Jessica Eldridge, J.S. Held LLC
3. Pat Groshong, Berkley Cyber Risk Solutions
4. Ian Hussey, Arctic Wolf
5. Danielle Roth, AXA XL

Here we will explore the complexities of cyber catastrophe (Cyber CAT) events and the role of vendor capacity in managing them. Key topics will include recent examples of single vulnerabilities with widespread impact, how to model and predict the scope of vendor support needed during a Cyber CAT event, and effective resource allocation across personnel, technology, and processes. Additionally, the panel will discuss the importance of collaboration between vendors and clients to tailor solutions and how understanding unique risk profiles can lead to more accurate and effective response plans.

1. Christopher Keegan (M), Brown & Brown
2. Tony Anscombe, ESET
3. Hanumita Gupta, QBE
4. Kerri Hamm, Munich Re
5. Brian Hurd, Booz Allen Hamilton