Tech Insurance Leaders

What does it take to thrive in the ever-evolving cyber insurance market? Discover how a leader is embracing challenges by "running into the storm."

In this episode, Louisa Weix interviews Tammy Kocher, Vice President - Head of Cyber Underwriting at MSI. Tammy shares how she’s building MSI’s cyber division from scratch, all while navigating the demands of the market. With her “run into the storm” mindset, Tammy reveals what brokers and the market want, and offers powerful insights on leadership, resilience, and the future of cyber insurance.


You'll learn:

1. What brokers and the market are seeking in today’s shifting cyber landscape
2. The “Be the buffalo” mindset and its role in women’s leadership and success
3. How resilience from sports and business translates to career achievement
4. Tammy’s take on the future of cyber insurance, including the role of AI
5. Actionable advice on thriving in cyber while balancing career challenges


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Get in touch with Tammy Kocher on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tammykocher/

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Details about MSI:
Website: https://msimga.com/
Industry: Insurance
Company size: 501-1,000 employees
Headquarters: Tampa, Florida
Founded: 2015

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About the host Louisa Weix:
Louisa is Managing Partner at TittmannWeix LLP, a Chambers-rated insurance law firm specializing in cyber, technology, media, privacy, and shared economy insurance products and claims. A former player of the United States Rugby Team, she played in the 1995 World Cup. In her free time, she enjoys traveling with her twin daughters, whether hiking in the Swiss Alps or the Azores, visiting London and Paris, or road-tripping along the Oregon or California coast.

Get in touch with Louisa via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisa-weix/

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The Tech Insurance Leaders show is a TittmannWeix podcast produced in collaboration with SAWOO. 

A holistic approach to cybersecurity can make the difference between mitigating risks and facing costly consequences.

In this episode, Ken Suh, Senior Counsel at Locke Lord LLP, shares his 360-degree approach to managing privacy and cybersecurity risks. He offers practical advice on handling incidents, highlights the value of mentorship, and explores AI’s impact on law and risk management.


You'll learn:

1. How a 360-degree approach addresses legal risks while allowing his clients to focus on their business objectives
2. Ken’s top advice for managing cybersecurity incidents
3. The importance of mentorship in developing future legal talent
4. Insights into the role of AI in cybersecurity and legal practice


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Get in touch with Ken Suh on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kensuh/

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Details about Locke Lord LLP:
Website: https://www.lockelord.com
Industry: Law Practice
Company size: 1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters: Chicago, Illinois
Founded: 1887

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About the host Louisa Weix:
Louisa is Managing Partner at TittmannWeix LLP, a Chambers-rated insurance law firm specializing in cyber, technology, media, privacy, and shared economy insurance products and claims. A former player of the United States Rugby Team, she played in the 1995 World Cup. In her free time, she enjoys traveling with her twin daughters, whether hiking in the Swiss Alps or the Azores, visiting London and Paris, or road-tripping along the Oregon or California coast.

Get in touch with Louisa via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisa-weix/

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The Tech Insurance Leaders show is a TittmannWeix podcast produced in collaboration with SAWOO. 

A flexible and creative approach is the key to staying ahead in cyber insurance.

In this episode, we explore cyber insurance with HDI Global SE's US Cyber Lead, Gil Cujcuj. Gil discusses the critical role of networks, the most exciting aspects of cyber, and lessons he has learned along the way.


You'll learn:

1. The core value of professional relationships in career development and client management
2. HDI’s new approach to cyber underwriting
3. The impact of privacy cases on underwriting
4. Top claims challenges

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Get in touch with Gil Cujcuj on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gil-cujcuj-20234648/

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Details about HDI Global SE:
Website: https://www.hdi.global/
Industry: Insurance
Size: 1,001-5,000 employees
Year: 1903

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About the host Louisa Weix:
Louisa is the Managing Partner of TittmannWeix LLP, a Chambers-rated insurance law firm with significant expertise in cyber, technology, media, privacy, and shared economy insurance products and claims. She played rugby for the United States Rugby Team and played in the 1995 World Cup. In her free time, she loves to travel with her twin daughters, whether that be hiking in the Swiss Alps or the Azores, visiting London and Paris, or road-tripping on the Oregon and California coast.

Get in touch with Louisa Weix on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisa-weix/

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The Tech Insurance Leaders show is a TittmannWeix podcast produced in collaboration with SAWOO.

Discover innovation of cyber insurance policies through the addition of cyber security services and the power of maintaining industry knowledge.

Host Louisa Weix sits down with Christopher Votta, Senior Vice President and Professional Executive at Founders Professional, who brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in the world of cyber insurance. Christopher shares how wholesale brokers provide education and risk management, and offers valuable insights into the transformation from InsurTech to InsurSec.


You’ll learn:

1. The value of a wholesale broker
2. Impact of being a student of the cyber insurance industry
3. Predictions for and benefits of InsurSec

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Get in touch with Christopher Votta on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-votta-a204b023a/

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Details about Founders Professional:
Website: https://www.founderspro.com/
Industry: Insurance
Size: 51-200
Year: 2009

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About the host Louisa Weix:
Louisa is the Managing Partner of TittmannWeix LLP, a Chambers-rated insurance law firm, with significant expertise in cyber, technology, media, privacy, and shared economy insurance products and claims. She played rugby for the United States Rugby Team and played in the 1995 World Cup. In her free time, she loves to travel with her twin daughters, whether that be hiking in the Swiss Alps or the Azores, visiting London and Paris, or road-tripping on the Oregon and California coast.

Get in touch with Louisa Weix on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisa-weix/

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The Tech Insurance Leaders show is a TittmannWeix podcast produced in collaboration with SAWOO. 

As cyber risks evolve, so must our strategies. Learn how strong interdisciplinary teams and adaptation help navigate a dynamic cyber market.

In this episode, we welcome Amanda Stantzos, Vice President of Cyber Underwriting at Corvus Insurance, who discusses the ever-changing cyber landscape, including the nature of threats, cyber policies and assessment technologies, as well as market conditions and predictions for 2025.


You’ll learn:

1. Evolutions that have occurred in cyber risks and insurance
2. The benefits of Corvus policies and services
3. The opportunities and challenges for insureds of various sizes
4. Current and future cyber insurance market conditions

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Get in touch with Amanda Stantzos on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-stantzos-2434a55a/

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Details about Corvus Insurance:
Website: https://www.corvusinsurance.com/
Industry: Insurance
Size: 201–500 employees
Year: 2017

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About the host Louisa Weix:
Louisa is the Managing Partner of TittmannWeix LLP, a Chambers-rated insurance law firm with significant expertise in cyber, technology, media, privacy, and shared economy insurance products and claims. She played rugby for the United States Rugby Team and played in the 1995 World Cup. In her free time, she loves to travel with her twin daughters, whether that be hiking in the Swiss Alps or the Azores, visiting London and Paris, or road-tripping on the Oregon and California coast.

Get in touch with Louisa Weix on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisa-weix/

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The Tech Insurance Leaders show is a TittmannWeix podcast produced in collaboration with SAWOO. 

Threat actors aren't going to wait for you to put defenses in place before they attack. They're here now and they're praying on the vulnerable.

In this episode, we're joined by James Tuplin, SVP and Head of International Cyber at Mosaic Insurance, to discuss what's holding businesses back on implementing rigid cybersecurity measures. He also offers his thoughts on the role of regulatory frameworks in shaping cyber risk management and the insurance industry's role in driving cybersecurity practices.


You'll learn:

1. The impact of global liability differences on cyber risk
2. Challenges in adapting to evolving cyber threats
3. The role of cultural and generational perspectives in cybersecurity
4. Strategic importance of regulatory compliance and vendor management

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Get in touch with James Tuplin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-tuplin-9b24a29/

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Details about Mosaic Insurance:
Website: https://www.mosaicinsurance.com
Industry: Insurance
Size: 51-200 employees
Year: 2021

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About the host Louisa Weix:
Louisa is the Managing Partner of TittmannWeix LLP, a Chambers-rated insurance law firm with significant expertise in cyber, technology, media, privacy, and shared economy insurance products and claims. She played rugby for the United States Rugby Team and played in the 1995 World Cup. In her free time, she loves to travel with her twin daughters, whether that be hiking in the Swiss Alps or the Azores, visiting London and Paris, or road-tripping on the Oregon and California coast.

Get in touch with Louisa Weix on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisa-weix/

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Thanks to our friends at SAWOO for producing this episode with us! 

Join Louisa Weix and Kelly Castriotta as they dive deep into the transformative wave of AI reshaping the insurance landscape.

In this special episode, Kelly Castriotta, Global Executive Underwriting Officer, Cyber Tech AI at Markel, unravels the underwriting challenges associated with AI, and the evolving role of technology in risk management. From the foundational aspects of AI to its profound implications on claims and cybersecurity, Kelly shares her expert insights and experiences at the forefront of AI strategy and implementation in the insurance industry.


You'll learn:

1. The impact of AI on cyber and tech E&O products
2. Differences between Generative AI and “Traditional AI”
3. Strategies for keeping up with AI developments
4. AI's transformative potential in the insurance sector
5. Underwriting challenges and opportunities posed by AI
6. The importance of risk management frameworks for AI

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Get in touch with Kelly Castriotta on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-castriotta-esq-2405615/

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Details about Markel:
Website: https://www.markel.com/
Industry: Insurance
Size: 1,001-5,000 employees
Year: 1930

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About the host Louisa:
Louisa is the Managing Partner of TittmannWeix LLP, a Chambers-rated insurance law firm with significant expertise in cyber, technology, media, privacy, and shared economy insurance products and claims. She played rugby for the United States Rugby Team and played in the 1995 World Cup. In her free time, she loves to travel with her twin daughters, whether that be hiking in the Swiss Alps or the Azores, visiting London and Paris, or road-tripping on the Oregon and California coast.

Get in touch with Louisa Weix on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisa-weix/

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Thanks to our friends at SAWOO for producing this episode with us! 

Tech E&O is a core risk to companies, and the complexity of claims arising under these policies requires expertise and experience to properly manage.

In this episode, Antonio Trotta, Vice President, Financial Lines Claim Practice Leader — Cyber & Professional Liability at QBE Insurance, brings his expertise in Tech E&O to the show, touching on topics like the importance of early assessments, the differences between tech-product and tech-services claims, and more. He also shares insights into talent sourcing in cyber, emerging technologies and the impending legal challenges surrounding AI.


You'll learn:

1. The critical role of customer service in claims handling
2. Key differences between tech-product and tech-services claims
3. Strategies for building a successful claims management team
4. The impact of emerging technologies on the insurance industry
5. Insights into the future of tech insurance

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Get in touch with Antonio on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antonio-trotta-a8087113/

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Details about QBE Insurance:
Website: https://www.qbe.com/
Industry: Insurance
Size: 10,001+ employees
Year: 1886

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About the host Louisa:
Louisa is the Managing Partner of Tittmann Weix LLP, a Chambers-rated insurance law firm with significant expertise in cyber, technology, media, privacy, and shared economy insurance products and claims. She played rugby for the United States Rugby Team and played in the 1995 World Cup. In her free time, she loves to travel with her twin daughters, whether that be hiking in the Swiss Alps or the Azores, visiting London and Paris, or road-tripping on the Oregon and California coast.

Get in touch with Louisa Weix on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisa-weix/

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Thanks to our friends at SAWOO for producing this episode with us!

Cyber breaches have taken center stage in recent years, but Tech E&O never went away. In this episode, we delve into the intersection of Tech E&O and Cyber Insurance.

With over two decades of experience, John Butler brings a wealth of knowledge on the challenges and opportunities at this crossroads. This discussion not only uncovers the evolving nature of cyber risks but also explores the intricate balance between technological advancements and insurance solutions.


You'll learn:

1. The complexities at the intersection of Tech E&O and cyber insurance
2. Strategies for effective risk aggregation in the face of emerging threats
3. The significance of advancing from device to user authentication
4. Insights into the future directions of cyber insurance and underwriting

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About John:
John has worked in the insurance industry for 20 years in various underwriting and leadership roles.  As the globe pushes for more autonomous technology into the infrastructure of our society and work product, John’s development and growth has led him to collaborate on past initiatives regarding emerging technology and the impact this has on the insurance marketplace. He has received two insurance designations, RPLU+ and CPLP, from the Professional Liability Underwriting Society.  He earned a bachelor’s degree from Illinois State University and a Master in Business Administration from Keller Graduate School of Management. He is involved with the Professional Liability Underwriting Society as a Cyber Trend Advisor and sits on the CPLP committee, which is responsible for on-demand learning products in the CPLP designation program and future content for PLUS members.

Get in touch with John Butler on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-butler9/

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About the host Louisa:
Louisa is the Managing Partner of TittmannWeix LLP, a Chambers-rated insurance law firm with significant expertise in cyber, technology, media, privacy, and shared economy insurance products and claims. She played rugby for the United States Rugby Team and played in the 1995 World Cup. In her free time, she loves to travel with her twin daughters, whether that be hiking in the Swiss Alps or the Azores, visiting London and Paris, or road-tripping on the Oregon and California coast.

Get in touch with Louisa Weix on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisa-weix/

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Thanks to our friends at SAWOO for producing this episode with us!

In the digital era where new cyber threats emerge every day, specialized knowledge in complex claims is a huge advantage.

Melissa Collins, Cyber & Technology Claims Focus Group Leader at Beazley, has more than a decade of experience in managing cyber and technology claims. In this episode, she decodes the complexities of navigating the landscape of cyber insurance.


You'll learn:

1. Strategies for transitioning into cyber insurance
2. How cyber and technology claims have evolved
3. Current trends and challenges in cyber and technology claims 
4. Why continuous learning and adaptability in cyber insurance are important
5. How to embrace innovation and adapt to changes in cyber insurance

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Get in touch with Melissa Collins on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-collins-120232260/

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Details about Beazley:
Website: https://www.beazley.com/
Industry: Insurance
Company size: 1,001-5,000 employees
Founded: 1986

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About the host Louisa:
Louisa is the Managing Partner of TittmannWeix LLP, a Chambers-rated insurance law firm with significant expertise in cyber, technology, media, privacy, and shared economy insurance products and claims. She played rugby for the United States Rugby Team and played in the 1995 World Cup. In her free time, she loves to travel with her twin daughters, whether that be hiking in the Swiss Alps or the Azores, visiting London and Paris, or road-tripping on the Oregon and California coast.

Get in touch with Louisa Weix on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisa-weix/

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Thanks to our friends at SAWOO for producing this episode with us!