Managing Cyber Insurance Risk
In this episode, CSS’s Director of Cyber IT Services E.J Yerzak sits down with AVP, Program Executive at Varney Agency and cyber insurance expert Nick Weiner to discuss the recent NYDFS guidance for insurers that underwrite cyber insurance policies. The guidance includes a Cyber Insurance Risk Framework that provides best practices for managing cyber insurance risk amid concerns of systemic and “silent” risks to the financial sector.
About Our Guest Speakers:
E.J. Yerzak CISA®, CISM®, CRISC™ assists firms in assessing and managing their cybersecurity risk – from network vulnerability scanning and penetration testing to onsite cybersecurity assessments and assistance in implementing the NIST cybersecurity framework. E.J. has authored articles and alerts on emerging regulatory and technology issues, and is regularly requested to speak as a cybersecurity expert at industry conferences.
Nick Weiner is a commercial insurance agent, with ten years of experience focused on cyber, professional & management liability insurance for financial institutions. Nick firmly believes every professional organization deserves access to a specialist who can design, administer and implement a custom insurance solution. Working with an independent insurance agency gives Nick the opportunity to use his experience, knowledge, and understanding of the marketplace to assist his clients in finding the insurance solutions that meets their needs. At twenty-two, Nick started his own national insurance agency focused solely with the goal of servicing entrepreneurs in the financial services industry. Seven years later, Nick’s business was purchased, and he joined forces with Varney Agency (Portland, ME) to assist in the continued growth of their financial institution’s division. Nick often participates in thought leader groups for the industry and works closely with some advisory focused publications to provide input on insurance related topics.
