Keynote Speaker

Gordon Malin, President & COO at Elpha Secure 

Malin is a distinguished expert with an impressive 17-year tenure in global property/casualty insurance markets. With his extensive background as an insurance-only investor on the buy-side and a former portfolio manager, he brings a wealth of industry wisdom and insights to the forefront.  With his deep industry expertise and commitment to shaping the future of insurance, Malin is set to deliver a captivating presentation on navigating the new age of cyber security insurance. 

Cyber Risk: A Universal Challenge  

In today's digital age, cyberthreats loom large, affecting businesses of all sizes. However, small businesses often have been at a disadvantage when it comes to accessing effective cyber security strategies, despite facing the same risks as their larger counterparts. 

Do your clients know the cyber security measures they need to be insurable? The landscape of cyber security risk is evolving rapidly, and as their trusted adviser, you must help them navigate these uncharted waters. 

Familiar Challenges: Bridging the Gap 

Identifying cyber security risks, discussing defensive measures, and persuading your clients to embrace solutions can be a daunting task. Gain insight into tools that can help you overcome this challenge.  

Instructor Bradford Lachut, Esq.

With more than a decade of experience in the insurance industry, Bradford J. Lachut, Esq., is responsible for all legal, government relations and insurance industry liaison programs for PIA Northeast. Lachut has been involved with the regulatory framework of cybersecurity protection since the inception of New York’s cybersecurity regulation in 2015. Since that time, he has authored numerous articles and developed several educational courses designed to assist insurance producers with navigating the regulatory framework that has been developed around cybersecurity protections. Most recently, Lachut and PIA provided expertise and comment to the New York Department of Financial Services as that agency drafted amendments to the cybersecurity regulation. As a big sci-fi fan, Lachut has been preparing for the artificial intelligence apocalypse for many years and he is uniquely positioned to discuss the opportunities and challenges that AI presents to the insurance industry.