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Keynote: Erica Orange, The Future Hunters

The New Human Frontiers: Reimagination in a Time of Change

Instead of preserving our tried-and-true ways of doing things, we must adapt and innovate quickly, and in real time, to what will be an entirely new world. Using macro technological, sociocultural and economic trends as a catalyst, Erica Orange will put these changes within a broader context and discuss several emerging trends that are shaping and impacting the landscape today. She will also delve into a discussion about how AI will help shape the human experience, particularly at a time when the lines between what is real, fake, true and false are becoming more blurred.

1. Laurie Kamaiko, Saul Ewing LLP
2. Caroline McGlynn, Booz Allen
3. Erica Orange, The Future Hunters

Over the past few years, NetD panels have thoroughly explored the challenges surrounding business interruption claims—highlighting recurring disputes, interpretive gaps, and the ever-present call for “more communication.” This session takes that conversation to the next level.

In this hands-on workshop, participants will be divided into small, diverse working groups and assigned two of 10+ common BI dispute scenarios, each one drawn from real-world claims.

Facilitators will guide the discussion, ensuring balanced input and productive dialogue. Groups will work from a shared set of policy wordings and reconvene at the end to share key insights and consensus points.

1. Jane Warring (M), Zelle LLP
2. Harriet Bateman, MDD Forensic Accountants
3. Tiffany Calhoun, Allianz Commercial
4. Karrieann Couture, Aon
5. Gwenn Cujdik, AXA XL
6. Britt Eilhardt, Brown & Brown
7. Jessica Eldridge, J.S. Held LLC
8. Otto Elkins, Resilience
9. Robert Glasser, Berkeley Research Group
10. Matt Grady, Beazley
11. Hillary Hogan, Baker Tilly
12. Laurie Kamaiko, Saul Ewing LLP
13. Danielle Kaminski, Stout
14. Mitchell Markarian, Intact Insurance
15. Drew Olson, BDO
16. John Scordo, Marsh
17. Judy Selby, Tittmann Weix
18. Melanie Witte, Crum & Forster

If a catastrophic cyber event were to occur unlike anything we have seen before, how can Insurers collaborate in a pro-competitive way to help the broader economy recover as quickly as possible?  Josh Corman, creator of the CISA Bad Practices List and leader of UnDisruptable27, will walk through a realistic scenario that could overwhelm first-responder capacity and cause widespread damage and outages across multiple industries.  By understanding how an event could unfold, insurers can develop a response plan on the best way to collaborate with incident responders, regulators, law enforcement, etc.,  to effectively engage with multiple stakeholders to restore and recover systems in an orderly way.   

Program for carriers and reinsurers and by invitation only.  Contact Mark Camillo at [email protected] for more information and availability.

1. Mark Camillo (M), CyberAcuView
2. Joshua Corman, CyberAcuView
3. Tony Gaidhane, Booz Allen
4. Sara Goldstein, BakerHostetler
5. Kellyn Wagner Ramsdell, Arete

1. Lori Bailey, AXIS
2. Heather Osborne, NetDiligence

Rising global threats are straining insurance markets and reshaping the economics of risk. The next era of security won’t be about defending perimeters — it will be about self-protecting data itself. 

1. Timothy Smit (M), Independent
2. James Adams, Former NASA Deputy Chief Technologist, Retired
3. GEN (Ret) Keith Alexander, Former DIR NSA & Cmdr USCYBERCOM
4. Shane Valdez, SuperFile

1. Michael Bruemmer, Experian
2. Mark Greisiger, NetDiligence

Cyber insurance is evolving quickly—and so are the risks. Join industry leaders as they tackle the big questions: Can the market remain sustainable? How will coverage adapt? What does “fair” pricing look like in a shifting threat landscape? From the surge in generative AI adoption by large enterprises to the rise of new players and facilities, this session delivers an inside look at where the cyber market stands today—and where it’s headed next.

1. Tim Nunziata (M), Nationwide
2. Erin Burns, CRC Group
3. Anthony Dolce, The Hartford
4. Natalia Santiago, Howden
5. Clay Stabert, Sompo

This session dives into the evolving landscape of data breach class actions, unpacking the latest trends in certifications, effective defense strategies, and the practical realities of damages and settlement negotiations. Gain insights from experts who navigate these high-stakes cases daily, and leave with actionable takeaways to strengthen your response playbook.

1. Jill Fertel (M), Cipriani & Werner PC
2. Melanie Chico, Dykema
3. Edward McAndrew, BakerHostetler
4. Andrew Nadolna, JAMS
5. Richard Sheridan, Berkley Cyber Risk Solutions

From cutting-edge ransomware prevention to refinements in social engineering defenses, this session explores the innovations shaping today’s top security controls. Panelists will examine the evolution of tools like EDR, MFA, and back-ups, and how these advancements are transforming incident response strategies. Learn how leading organizations are adapting their defenses to meet an ever-shifting cyber threat landscape.

1. Meredith Brown (M), QBE
2. Matthew Dowling, Surefire Cyber
3. Max Henderson, Kroll
4. Chris LaFleur, Trend Micro
5. Michael Rogers, MOXFIVE

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. Claims professionals will provide examples of incidents reported and claims processed.

1. Chris Ballod (M), Mullen Coughlin LLC
2. Lorraine Ekong, CFC
3. Tara Monaghan, Travelers
4. Allen Sattler, Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP
5. David Soloway, Westfield Specialty

Cyber risks are not just a concern for large corporations—they’re impacting micro businesses and individuals alike. This session explores the evolving personal lines cyber market, covering product offerings, underwriting data, and policy options from standalone to bolt-ons for D&O and high-net-worth individuals. Panelists will discuss sales strategies, claims trends, systemic risk, and programs designed to protect executives and affluent clients, while emphasizing the critical role of personal cyber hygiene and support services like virtual CISOs.

1. Matt Cullina (M), TransUnion
2. Kareen Boyadjian, Tokio Marine HCC-CPLG
3. Jeffrey Cron, Berkley Re
4. Meghan Hannes, K2 Cyber
5. James Saunders, USI Insurance Services

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. William Gadzinski (M), Pondurance
2. Seth Battles, Arctic Wolf
3. Paul Caiazzo, Quorum Cyber
4. Daniel Tobok, CYPFER
5. Kellyn Wagner Ramsdell, Arete

Reinsurance is at a pivotal moment—shifting conditions and new innovations are reshaping the market landscape. This session covers current reflections on current reinsurance market conditions, observations of the underlying market, innovation in reinsurance & emergence of retro, reinsurance market trends and profitability outlooks for 1/1 renewals, and strategies to best position your portfolio. Experts will also dive into how systemic risk is being assessed in this evolving environment. Attendees will gain insights to position portfolios, adapt to market shifts, and navigate the evolving reinsurance landscape.

1. Matthew Webb (M), Howden Re
2. Tim Allen, RenaissanceRe
3. Lydia LaSalata, AXIS Re
4. Jamie Schibuk, Arch Insurance
5. Tom Spurgeon, Liberty Mutual Re

Cyber incidents can quickly escalate into media crises, presenting unique exposures and challenges for organizations and media companies alike. This session examines the evolving cyber risks impacting media firms, the growth of specialized insurance policies, emerging market players, crossover risks, and important policy exclusions. Gain essential insights to confidently navigate this complex sector and effectively manage emerging cyber-media risks.

1. Samantha Billy (M), Aon
2. David Anderson, Woodruff Sawyer
3. Stu Panensky, Pierson Ferdinand LLP
4. Joseph Wornham, AXIS

Insider threats are the silent saboteurs—hard to detect and potentially devastating. This session uncovers the latest trends, early warning signs, and cutting-edge DFIR tools like EDR and user behavior analytics to catch threats before they strike. Real-world examples reveal what works in preventing and mitigating these hidden risks. Join us to learn how to safeguard your organization from within.

1. Tawana Johnson (M), Lewis Brisbois
2. Kevin Golas, HaystackID
3. Bill Hardin, Charles River Associates
4. Conor Osthoff, S-RM
5. Brent Riley, CyXcel

There are no standard Cyber liability policies and you can expect anywhere from 5 to 30 insuring agreements or sections within the insuring agreements. Coverage has been broadened every year over the past 25 years and it's hard for buyers to decipher which coverage grants are the most critical for their particular risk or risk transfer desires. The panelists will discuss many of the different insuring agreements and how they align with different industry group and company size risk transfer needs.

1. Courtney Maugé (M), NFP
2. Adam Abresch, Acrisure
3. Dr. Anjali Camara, Amwins
4. Matt Kuhn, Ascot Group
5. Judy Selby, Tittmann Weix

The construction industry faces an increasing spectrum of cyber risks that can disrupt project timelines, compromise reputations, and result in significant financial losses. This session will explore key threats including bidding delays, supply chain and subcontractor vulnerabilities, intellectual property theft, and reputational impact. Join this session and gain valuable insights and strategies to enhance risk assessment, underwriting accuracy, and mitigation efforts within this complex and critical sector.

1. Karen Painter Randall (M), Connell Foley LLP
2. Devon Ackerman, Cybereason
3. Michelle Chia, AXA XL
4. Laura Kerns, Conner Strong & Buckelew

From cookies to pixels, website tracking tools have become a cornerstone of digital marketing and analytics. Yet, as regulators and privacy advocates increase their focus on these technologies, companies face mounting legal and reputational risks. This panel will explore the privacy implications of tracking, the importance of transparency, and how to comply with evolving laws while reducing exposure to class actions and fines. Attendees will leave with practical steps to protect their organizations, maintain user trust, and continue leveraging data responsibly.

1. Sean Buckley (M), Dykema
2. Allen Blount, Risk Strategies
3. Julie Choi Hawkinson, Atheria Law
4. Emily Lowe, Hudson Insurance Group

The cyber insurance market is evolving rapidly, with new strategies to strengthen underwriting, manage risk, and support insureds. This session will highlight advances in proactive portfolio monitoring, the value of ongoing communication with policyholders, the benefits of in-sourcing security and incident response capabilities, and how insurers are incorporating cybersecurity resources into the underwriting process. Join this session to gain insight into how these innovations are reshaping the market and improving resilience for both carriers and clients.

1. Nick Economidis (M), Crum & Forster
2. Tony Anscombe, ESET
3. Alexandra Bretschneider, Johnson Kendall Johnson
4. Alex Jomaa, Onda
5. Jonas Schwade, cysmo

The telecom industry faces a range of complex cyber risks fueled by rapid technological change, geopolitical pressures, and critical reliance on digital infrastructure. This session examines advanced cyberattacks like Salt Typhoon, AI-enhanced threats, vulnerabilities in physical and operational technology, as well as ongoing challenges with data privacy, regulatory compliance, supply chain disruptions, and internal security gaps. Key concerns around underwriting and claims aggregation will also be addressed. Join this session to gain valuable insights to strengthen strategies for managing cyber exposures in this high-risk sector.

1. Amy Mushahwar (M), Lowenstein Sandler LLP
2. Andrew Clopton, GuidePoint Security
3. Ashley Heller, Beazley
4. Eyad Kabbani, Marsh
5. Oliver Newbury, Halcyon

In this session, we'll delve into the fascinating and frightening world of deepfake technology. Here's what you can expect: Live Demonstration: Watch as we take a voiceprint and manipulate it to convincingly impersonate someone, demonstrating how easily an IT department could be tricked into changing a password. Deepfake Video Call: See firsthand how a deepfake video call can be crafted to execute a funds transfer scheme, highlighting the potential risks and vulnerabilities. Best Practices & Insurance: We'll wrap up with essential strategies and insurance solutions to protect against these sophisticated social engineering tactics.

1. John Farley (M), Gallagher
2. Evgueni Erchov, CYPFER

Artificial intelligence presents both groundbreaking opportunities and complex risks in cybersecurity. This session examines emerging threats such as misinformation, algorithmic bias, discrimination, and privacy concerns. Panelists will explore how AI-powered security tools—like advanced threat detection, automated incident response, and predictive intelligence—are reshaping defense strategies. Coverage considerations, including new approaches to what’s insured or excluded, will be discussed alongside incident response challenges in the AI era. Real-world AI failures, from deepfakes to erroneous legal citations, will illustrate the high stakes of this rapidly evolving technology.

1. Tom Srail (M), Independent
2. Cristina Dolan, PrimeRadiant
3. Michael Hauner, Munich Re
4. Craig Linton, Beazley
5. Melissa Ventrone, Clark Hill PLC

Operational Technology environments create a fractured risk landscape that’s tough to see—and even tougher to manage. This session cuts through the complexity with practical strategies to build a unified security ecosystem that bridges technical, legal, and insurance domains. Real-world case studies bring these challenges to life, equipping attendees with the tools to quantify risks and boost resilience where it matters most.

1. Mark Stacey (M), Dragos Inc.
2. Pia Capra, Booz Allen
3. Bridget Quinn Choi, Woodruff Sawyer
4. Joel Max, Rockwell Automation
5. Scott Stransky, Marsh McLennan

Privacy exposures increasingly arise not from cyber hacks but from improper handling and use of personal data, creating complex challenges for organizations and insurers alike. This session dives into oversight by agencies like the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and Fair Credit Reporting Act, challenges from emerging laws such as Daniel’s Law, and contentious issues like session replay, pixel tracking, and AI-related claims. Panelists will explore compliance best practices, privacy frameworks, and the nuances of coverage and exclusions. Join this discussion to gain critical insights to navigate this complex and expanding risk landscape.

1. Annamaria Landaverde (M), Euclid Cyber, LLC
2. Blake Feldman, Integreon
3. Mario Paez, Marsh McLennan Agency
4. Timothy St. George, Troutman Pepper Locke
5. Brandon Welch, Ankura

With cybersecurity regulations constantly evolving, understanding the latest developments is key to effective compliance and risk management. This plenary session provides a comprehensive overview of the latest regulatory developments shaping the cybersecurity and data privacy landscape. Spotlighting new and pending regulations, it will examine evolving federal trends toward regulatory consolidation and highlight significant international activity, with a particular focus on the EU, UK and APAC. Participants will leave equipped to manage evolving regulatory demands across domestic and international jurisdictions.

1. Randi Zimmer (M), Epiq
2. Reece Corbett-Wilkins, Atmos
3. Anjali Das, Wilson Elser
4. Patrick Hill, DAC Beachcroft

The cyber insurance market is poised for significant growth, with potential to nearly double from $16 billion to $30 billion. This plenary will explore how the industry can realize this opportunity, examining the implications for reinsurance, key market drivers, and strategies for deeper penetration into emerging sectors. Discussions will also cover the impact of technology and data on exposure, new legislative developments, policyholder education, and recent large loss experiences by geography and sector. Join this session to gain a better understanding of the market dynamics that will shape the future of cyber insurance and reinsurance.

1. Robert Parisi (M), Munich Re
2. Jasper Goring, Gallagher Re
3. Nadia Hoyte, USI Insurance Services
4. Steven Schwartz, Safe Security
5. Tresa Stephens, Allianz

Cyber risk is dynamic, and the tools to assess it must keep pace. This plenary will bring together leading experts to share the latest developments in Cyber CAT modeling—just in time for the January 1 renewal season. Panelists will highlight the release of new and updated models, examine the evolution of modeling methodologies, and discuss the data sources and coverage considerations shaping today’s market. Attendees will gain insight into real-world use cases, best practices for balancing transparency with customization, and how modeling approaches align with both regulatory requirements and industry standards. The session will also explore how advances in technology and integration are enabling more precise, efficient, and actionable cyber risk assessments.

1. Patrick Wells (M), Lockton Re
2. Tim Francis, Liberty Mututal Insurance
3. Simon Shreeve, CyberCube
4. Pratyush​ Uddagiri, Moody's RMS