As an independent agent, you know the truth: acquiring new clients is often much more expensive than keeping the ones you already have. The old saying, “new business is king,” no longer entirely rings true. Today, retention is the new acquisition. ...
By Lewis Nibbelin, Research Writer, Triple-I ...
[00:01:27] Gia Snape: Let's meet today's expert panelists, who will bring unparalleled experience from across the cyber ecosystem. First, we have James Rizzo, product leader, USD&O at Beazley. James has 17 years of underwriting experience and specializes in directors and officers and employment practices liability for both public and large private companies. Since joining Beazley in 2010, he has been deeply engaged in helping organizations navigate executive risk at the board level. We also have Catherine Heaton, focus group leader, Cyber Large Risk and Middle Market Claims at Beazley. Catherine leads Beazley's Wrongful Collection Working Group, and manages claims related to pixels, privacy breaches, and class actions. Previously a class-action defense attorney at a Top 50 law firm, she brings legal precision to every claim she touches. Francisco Donoso, Chief Product and Technology Officer at Beazley Security. He leads product and technology strategy for Beazley Security. With a career at the forefront of major global cyber incident response, Francisco has deep expertise in threat intelligence and breach mitigation. He is widely recognized for his research into advanced cyber threats, including the Equation Group's tools, and he has presented at leading cybersecurity conferences, such as Derbycon, Microsoft Blue Hat, and ThoughtCon. Francisco's focus is on making cyber defense practical, proactive, and automated. And last but not least, we have Craig Linton. Head of U.S. Underwriting Management for Cyber Risk at Beazley. He leads initiatives to enhance risk management and leverage technology for improved underwriting. With over a decade of experience in the cyber insurance industry, Craig has held various roles in cyber, including at Beazley and the Hartford. He began his career as an attorney, eventually focusing on insurance coverage disputes. So we have an all-star panel today, but before we get started, I want to test everyone's awareness and knowledge. ...
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By Lewis Nibbelin, Research Writer, Triple-I ...
2025 is not yet over but already, Gallagher Re’s Natural Catastrophe and Climate Report shows that in just the first half of the year, global insured losses have already hit $84 billion. At this pace, 2025 is set to mark the fifth straight year with insured losses exceeding $100 billion. All this exemplifies the fact that the frequency and intensity of climate-related events—floods, wildfires, earthquakes—have escalated dramatically to reach nearly unsustainable levels. Insurers are adjusting to this fundamental change in underlying risk and loss patterns and how it is impacting the products and services that they are bringing to market. ...
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By Loretta Worters, Vice President – Media Relations, Triple-I ...