Cyber Risks Update and the Future of Insurance Seminar

HALF DAY SEMINAR

SPEAKERS: Stephen Ridley, James Webster, Hannah Wilde and Matthew Churchill - HISCOX UK

VENUE: Loddon Room, Royal Berkshire Conference Centre, Madejski Stadium, Reading RG2 0FL

ITINERARY

9.30am Arrival, registration, tea and coffee

10.00am Welcome and introduction

10.05am -10.45am- 'How has cyber insurance evolved over time?'

The exposures clients face, a look at how cover has changed, and what the key things are to look for in a cyber policy.

Speaker : Stephen Ridley, Cyber & Data Lead Underwriter, Hiscox UK

Stephen has more than 9 years experience underwriting cyber & data risks. He is widely regarded as a thought-leader in the field, and sits on the Cyber Committee for the Association of British Insurers. He regularly speaks at industry events, and is frequently featured in both trade and national press. Outside of work, Stephen is a keen triathlete, and represented Great Britain at the European Championships in June 2017.

10.45am-11.25am-'Your client’s been hacked. What now?'

A review of cyber claims trends from 2018, together with a case study of a real hack

Speaker: James Webster, Head of Specialty Claims, Hiscox UK

James joined Hiscox in 2009 after working as a solicitor in private practice. He leads the Media, Cyber and Technology claims team, dealing with all of the domestic & international claims for Hiscox UK.

11.25-11.35AM- MID MORNING TEA/COFFEE BREAK

11.35-12.05pm- 'How is Hiscox using data to get smarter in our underwriting'

An overview and some case studies on how “big data” is helping Hiscox make better decisions

Speaker: Hannah Wilde, Senior Pricing Analyst, Hiscox UK

After graduating, Hannah worked in underwriting at Zurich Insurance, and subsequently in the Hiscox Maidenhead Commercial team. In 2017, she took a role in the Pricing team, combining her underwriting and analytical skills to support an initiative to write more business on a portfolio basis. In 2018 she was promoted to Senior Pricing Analyst.

12.05pm-12.45pm-: 'Three years of innovation – Successes, failures and disruptors'

What we have seen in the Insure Tech and wider retail markets with regard to innovation. Start-ups that have been successful, and those that did not live up to their hype. The Hiscox Futures view on ‘Disruption’. Some Hiscox successes and failures.

Speaker: Matthew Churchill, Head of Hiscox Futures, Hiscox UK

Futures is a team focussed on innovation in the insurance market, with a particular interest in digital innovation. Matthew joined Hiscox in 2011 as a project manager and after working for the UK, London Market and Special Risks business units, moved to his current role.

12.45pm Vote of thanks and notices

1.00pm-2pm Networking lunch and close