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!