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What are the opportunities, trends, threats and developments in the rapidly moving ATE market and what does it mean for investors and their client base? Joining on the panel are:

• Rocco Pirozzolo, Underwriting Director, Harbour Underwriting
• Maurice MacSweeney, Director of Litigation Funding and Sales Planning, Harbour Litigation Funding
• PJ Kirby KC, Gatehouse Chambers
• Paul Hargreaves, Partner, Walker Morris

Aviva's Head of Cyber, Stephen Ridley speaks on how brokers and insurers can best tailor cyber coverage to fit the needs of SMEs.

In this masterclass, panelists discuss the cyber threat landscape, the changing role of the insurer when it comes to managing cyber risk, and the most effective technology in limiting cyber risk.

• Stephen Ridley, Head of Cyber, Aviva
• Chris McMurray, Cyber Lead, Travelers
• Jack Jenner, International Head of Distribution & Strategy, Resilience

Learning Outcomes:

1. Understand the current cyber threat landscape
2. How the industry can best support businesses
3. Which technology is most effective in improving cyber risk

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Cyber Live Event - November 2022

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