Cyber Insurance Leaders ASCERIS

The cyber insurance industry has the power to redefine the meaning of 'insurance'—and that's exactly what Canada-based cyber insurtech company BOXX plans to do.

In this episode, Vishal Kundi, CEO and Co-Founder of BOXX, chats with Anthony Hess about how his company is working closely with families and small businesses to not only compensate clients after an attack, but also debunk myths, reduce risk profiles, and predict vulnerabilities to prevent claims entirely.

Vishal also offers advice to the future generation of insurance entrepreneurs and shares his thoughts on cyber underwriting and unlockable opportunities in emerging markets.


In this episode, you'll learn:

1. How BOXX is overcoming the big myths in cyber insurance today
2. Vishal's thoughts on risk selection at BOXX:  “The rhino factor”
3. The novel opportunities BOXX is seeing around the world
4. An Inside scoop on what led Vishal to create BOXX
5. Advice for young professionals in the cyber industry

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About Vishal:
Vishal is the CEO and Co-Founder of rapidly growing Cyber Insurtech, BOXX Insurance. Originally from London, Vishal’s career has included roles in Hong Kong, Santiago, London, Dublin and Toronto. He launched BOXX in 2018 with a vision to make the world a digitally safer place and today works with a proven team of business builders, underwriting minds and product innovators.
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About BOXX Insurance:
BOXX Insurance Inc. helps businesses, individuals, and families insure and defend against cyber threats. Privately held with headquarters in Toronto, Canada, BOXX has global offices in Miami, Zurich, Dubai, and Mumbai. BOXX Insurance is an award-winning global cyber protection and insurance provider.

They're serious about making the world a digitally safer place; creating real, positive changes for our clients and partners, and building a lasting legacy, from what they create, inside the BOXX. Every day they're improving the digital health of businesses, families, and individuals around the world who rely on BOXX’s solutions and services to predict, prevent and insure them against cyber threats.

Website: https://boxxinsurance.com/
Industry: Cyber Security, Financial Services, Risk Management, Service Industry
Company size: 11-50
Headquarters: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Founded: 2018
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About the host, Anthony:
Anthony is passionate about cyber insurance. He is the CEO of Asceris, a company that enables its clients to respond to cyber incidents quickly and effectively. Anthony is originally from the US but now lives in Europe with his wife and two children.

Get in touch with Anthony on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonyhess/ or email: ahess@asceris.com


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Jason Rebholz's duties at Corvus Insurance extend beyond those of a conventional CISO...

Alongside developing the company's internal security framework, Jason runs a threat intel team focused on protecting policyholders and working closley with underwriters to identifying emerging risks. He also works closely with Corvus's Risk + Response team who is focused on delivering risk mitigation expertise into the hands of brokers and policyholders.

In this episode, Jason shares his thoughts on cybersecurity today and where it's heading, with topics like:

1. Why security awareness training isn't the strongest security measure
2. How Corvus Insurance found the sweet spot between underwriting methods and tech
3. The top 4 minimum cybersecurity measures all businesses should implement
4. The role CISO plays in harmonizing DevOps and IT security
5. The impact of the cyber insurance cycle on DFIR quality


About Jason:
Jason Rebholz is the Chief Information Security Officer at Corvus. He has over a decade of experience performing forensic investigations into sophisticated cyberattacks and helping organizations build secure and resilient environments. As Corvus’s CISO, Jason leverages his incident response, security, and infrastructure expertise to drive security strategy and reduce the risk of security threats internally at Corvus and for Corvus's policyholders. Prior to joining Corvus, Jason held leadership roles at Mandiant, The Crypsis Group, Gigamon, and MOXFIVE.

Find Jason on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jrebholz/
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About Corvus Insurance:
Corvus Insurance is building a safer world through insurance products and digital tools that reduce risk, increase transparency, and improve resilience for policyholders and program partners. Corvus's market-leading specialty insurance products are enabled by advanced data science and include Smart Cyber Insurance® and Smart Tech E+O™. Corvus's digital platforms and tools enable efficient quoting and binding and proactive risk mitigation. Corvus offers insurance products in the U.S., Middle East, Europe, Canada, and Australia.

Website: https://www.corvusinsurance.com/
Industry: Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Insurance, InsurTech
Company size: 300
Headquarters: Boston, United States
Founded: 2017
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About the host, Anthony:
Anthony is passionate about cyber insurance. He is the CEO of Asceris, a company that enables its clients to respond to cyber incidents quickly and effectively. Anthony is originally from the US but now lives in Europe with his wife and two children.

Get in touch with Anthony on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonyhess/ or email: ahess@asceris.com
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AXIS is a specialist in the most complex and misunderstood of all insurance sectors: cyber.

In this episode, Global Head of Cyber and Technology Dan Trueman talks about how his team stays ahead of the curve with internal training, webinars and market-leading courses, and how modern claims data is helping the industry to set standards and manage risk.


You'll learn:

1. The impact of cyber insurer underwriting and insights on the cybersecurity industry
2. How AXIS shares its expertise with internal and external training
3. How the insurance industry can pin down systemic risk and create general rules of thumb
4. Dan's take on war exclusions and their effect on the global cyber insurance market


About Dan:
Dan Trueman is the Global Head of Cyber and Technology at AXIS. Dan is an experienced multi-class underwriter with expertise in Cyber, Reputational Risk, Intellectual Property, Supply Chain insurance, Political Risks, Contract Frustration, Marine Consequential loss, Marine War, Marine Hull, Piracy, Physical Damage and Energy. Prior to AXIS, Dan was the Chief Innovation Officer and Unit Head for the Cyber Division of Novae from 2014 until 2017, when the company was acquired by AXIS. Dan was previously at ANV, where he was Lead Underwriter for its Enterprise Risk Division. Prior to this he spent 10 years at Kiln, most recently as Active Underwriter of the Enterprise Risk Division of Syndicate 510.

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About AXIS:
AXIS is a specialty insurer and reinsurer, focused on helping businesses navigate dynamic risks.  Our underwriters are known for their business acumen and technical expertise. Our claims teams champion customers’ needs with an honest approach and quick decision-making.

Website: http://www.axiscapital.com/
Industry: Finance, Financial Services, Insurance
Company size: 2,200
Headquarters: Hamilton, Bermuda
Founded: 2001

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About the host, Anthony:
Anthony is passionate about cyber insurance. He is the CEO of Asceris, a company that enables its clients to respond to cyber incidents quickly and effectively. Anthony is originally from the US but now lives in Europe with his wife and two children.

Get in touch with Anthony on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonyhess/ or email: ahess@asceris.com
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Howden doesn't just sell cyber policies. They sell a process.

In this episode, Howden's Global Head of Cyber Shay Simkin shares how brokers can provide a better service to their clients, and sheds more light on the insurance needs of small and medium-sized businesses.

Tune in to learn more about:

1. The latest developments in the international cyber market
2. What brokers can do to help SMEs purchase insurance products
3. How clients can better prepare themselves for the day of a claim
4. The role of technology in the growing cyber industry
5. Why brokers need a combination of insurance and technology expertise


About Shay:
Shay Simkin is the Global Head of Cyber for Howden (world's largest employee-owned insurance broker). Shay has more than 35 years of experience in the Insurance Broking industry, serving in senior management roles both in Israel and Europe.

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About Howden:
Howden Israel, established in 2003, is the largest international insurance broker in Israel and one of the top 3 insurance brokers in the country. Howden provides a unique service model by combining risk management, tailor-made policies and professional claim handling. Over the past decade, the company's in-house Professional Legal Department has handled over 1 billion in insurance claims payments. Howden operates in 40 countries and employs approximately 8000 people worldwide. They are leading the Israeli market in innovation by providing policies and insurance products that are innovative and tailor-made for each customer’s unique needs.

Website: https://www.howdengroup.com/
Industry: Business Development, Insurance, Local Business
Company size: 8,000
Headquarters: London, England, United Kingdom
Founded: 1994

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About the host, Anthony:
Anthony is passionate about cyber insurance. He is the CEO of Asceris, a company that enables its clients to respond to cyber incidents quickly and effectively. Anthony is originally from the US but now lives in Europe with his wife and two children.

Get in touch with Anthony on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonyhess/   or email: ahess@asceris.com
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Anthony Dagostino's multifarious career as a broker, VC and underwriter has poised him a true expert in the realm of cyber insurance.

Now, he's leaning on his experience to grow Converge, a US-based MGA that combines the best of underwriting fundamentals, technology, and cybersecurity data to offer innovative coverage in different areas of cyber insurance.

In this episode, Anthony shares his expertise on a variety of hot topics, such as:

1. Why external scan data is a vital addition to any underwriters toolbox
2. How Converge uses its adversary-focused underwriting methodology
3. How underwriters can use risk quantification to inform limits
4. Identifying the data that matters for small insurance companies
5. The most important metrics for young insurance companies

About Anthony Dagostino:
Anthony Dagostino is considered one of the earliest pioneers in cyber and technology insurance. Anthony has held an array of leadership positions over the past 20 years spanning underwriting, brokerage, and risk consulting. Prior to founding and leading Converge, a next generation cyber and technology insurance provider, Anthony led Lockton’s Global Cyber & Technology Practice focusing on large client advisory and implementing a global brokerage, consulting, and analytics strategy. Previously, Anthony led Willis Towers Watson’s global cyber brokerage division and created what is currently the Cyber Risk Solutions consulting practice, focusing on risk advisory, platform development for assessments and risk quantification, and reinsurance company consulting. His clients have included some of the largest banks, retail, healthcare, manufacturing, and technology companies in the world. In addition, Anthony has a long tenure in cyber, technology, and financial lines underwriting at Chubb and The Hartford where he held an array of leadership positions across product management, MGA development and administration, alternative risk transfer products, and field underwriting operations for nearly 15 years. Anthony is a regular contributor to broadcast and print media, serves on numerous advisory boards for early-stage companies, and is active with various non-profit organizations.

Find Anthony on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonyvdagostino/
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About Converge:
Converge fuses cyber insurance, security, and technology to provide businesses with complete cyber protection. Deploying a proprietary data ecosystem underpinned by expert underwriting, they provide insurance brokers and policyholders risk solutions that deliver improved outcomes at competitive rates. They believe that insurance needs the right elements and personalized approach to mitigate risk. By partnering with their policyholders, they precisely formulate what their business needs so they can become confidently cyber secure. Converge is headquartered in New York and backed by venture firm Forgepoint Capital. Learn more at convergeins.com.

Website: http://www.convergeins.com
Industry: Cyber Security, Insurance, InsurTech, Risk Management
Company size: 15
Headquarters: New York, United States
Founded: 2021
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About the host Anthony:
Anthony is passionate about cyber insurance. He is the CEO of Asceris, a company that enables its clients to respond to cyber incidents quickly and effectively. Anthony is originally from the US but now lives in Europe with his wife and two children.

Get in touch with Anthony on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonyhess/   or email: ahess@asceris.com
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From 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 handling
2. What insurers should be doing to limit the occurrence and impact of cyberattacks
3. Pablo's perspective on state-sponsored attacks, war coverage, cyberterrorism and more
4. The effects of IT outages and cyberattacks on business supply chains
5. The importance of expertise in the cyber insurance industry and how to procure top talent


About Pablo:
Pablo currently leads cyber claims management and products wording for Marsh Europe. Previously, Pablo worked at carriers (Beazley, AXA XL) and legal private practice in London. In his current role, Pablo gives advice to brokers and clients regarding cyber coverage across all Europe and leads negotiations with carriers. Also, Pablo leads the strategy for cyber claims management as well as managing complex claims. Pablo has developed particular interest in topics such as catastrophic cyber risk and cyber supply chain.
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About Marsh:
Marsh is the world's leading professional services firm providing risk, strategy and human capital advice and solutions. Through its market-leading brands, colleagues in more than 130 countries help clients identify, plan for and respond to critical business issues and risks. Its around 45,000 employees worldwide provide industry-focused brokerage, consulting and claim advocacy services on leveraging data, technology, and analytics to reduce their clients' total cost of risk.

Website:  https://www.marsh.com/
Industry: Financial Services, Professional Services, Service Industry
Company size: over 45,000
Headquarters: Greater New York Area, East Coast, Northeastern US
Founded: 1871
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About the host Anthony:
Anthony is passionate about cyber insurance. He is the CEO of Asceris, a company that enables its clients to respond to cyber incidents quickly and effectively. Anthony is originally from the US but now lives in Europe with his wife and two children.

Get in touch with Anthony on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonyhess/   or email: ahess@asceris.com
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