Cyber insurers can’t just assess risk—they need to actively protect businesses from evolving threats.

In this episode, host Anthony Hess welcomes Daniel Woods, Principal Security Researcher at Coalition, to explore how cyber insurers can move beyond risk transfer and take an active role in cybersecurity. Daniel explains how Coalition’s mission-driven approach sets it apart, and why active insurance has an edge in an era of escalating threats.


You'll learn:

1. Why cyber insurers must go beyond risk assessment and actively protect policyholders
2. How web privacy litigation from the plaintiffs’ bar mirrors cybercriminal tactics
3. The biggest blind spots in systemic cyber risk, and why a privacy casualty catastrophe is worth thinking about
4. How insurers can build real-time risk mitigation into their coverage models
5. The future of cyber insurance: Where the industry is headed and how insurers can stay ahead

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Get in touch with Daniel Woods on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-woods-82555199/


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About the host Anthony Hess:
Anthony is passionate about cyber insurance. He is the CEO of Asceris, which supports clients to respond to cyber incidents quickly and effectively. Originally from the US, Anthony 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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Thanks to our friends at SAWOO for producing this episode with us!

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 David Anderson, Vice President of Cyber at Woodruff Sawyer, to explore the evolving cyber insurance landscape. David dives into the current trends shaping the market, sharing insights into what 2025 holds for privacy underwriting, ransomware risks, and premium stabilization. He reveals the common missteps that leave organizations vulnerable and offers actionable strategies to ensure your cyber insurance policy performs effectively in the event of a claim.


You'll learn:

1. Why privacy underwriting is the focal point of 2025 renewals
2. How policy misalignment can lead to disastrous claims outcomes
3. The must-have policy elements for manufacturing and tech firms
4. Strategies to improve collaboration between CISOs and financial buyers
5. Why underwriter scrutiny is shifting from quantity to efficacy of tools

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Get in touch with David Anderson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dava988/


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About the host Anthony Hess:
Anthony is passionate about cyber insurance. He is the CEO of Asceris, which supports clients to respond to cyber incidents quickly and effectively. Originally from the US, Anthony 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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Thanks to our friends at SAWOO for producing this episode with us!

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 sits down with Sidd Gavirneni, Global Product Owner, Digital Risk Management at HSB. With a background spanning cybersecurity, entrepreneurship, and InsurTech innovation, Sidd shares his insights into transforming the cyber insurance landscape. He highlights how pre-breach services benefit insurers, brokers, and clients. This episode also explores personal cyber insurance, AI’s dual role in cybersecurity, and the value of partnerships in the cyber insurance ecosystem.


You'll learn:

1. Why pre-breach solutions are key to reducing claims and enhancing client trust
2. How the insurance industry can unlock the potential of personal cyber coverage
3. The challenges of data utilization in underwriting and ways to overcome them
4. The role of AI as both a cybersecurity asset and a growing threat
5. How closer collaboration between insurers and cybersecurity vendors drives innovation

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Get in touch with Sidd Gavirneni on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siddgavirneni/


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About the host Anthony Hess:
Anthony is passionate about cyber insurance. He is the CEO of Asceris, which supports clients to respond to cyber incidents quickly and effectively. Originally from the US, Anthony 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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Thanks to our friends at SAWOO for producing this episode with us!