Charleston CyberLaw Forum: Cyber Insurers

Chris places network, privacy, technology and media E&O insurance for a wide variety of companies including financial institutions, authentication providers, manufacturers, healthcare, retail and telecommunications companies. Christopher has also executed Cyber Information Risk Assessment projects and worked with regulators on evaluation of E-Business risks. Prior to joining Beecher, Christopher was a National Resource at Willis for Cyber and E&O and a leader of the Information Risk Advisory Practice at Marsh focusing on Privacy, Technology, Media, Network Intellectual Property and Professional Liability insurance products.

Tiffany Calhoun is the Deputy Head – Regional Product Leader of Cyber, Tech & Media for Allianz Commercial in North America. Based in Atlanta, Tiffany is a passionate Cyber and E&O-focused insurance professional with experience on the commercial carrier and captive sides of the insurance industry. Tiffany has 15 years of insurance industry experience focused on Cyber, Tech, Media and traditional E&O throughout this time. In addition to insurance placements, Tiffany has experience with global fronting and reinsurance structures. Prior to joining AGCS, Tiffany recently was the Underwriting Manager for L&F Indemnity, Ltd., PwC Global’s Bermuda-based captive overseeing the cyber, E&O, D&O and EPLI placements. She has also held positions at Sompo International and ACE USA. Tiffany has a dual major from Temple University with a focus on Actuarial Science and Risk Management and Insurance.

Marcin Weryk is the Head of North American Field Underwriting at Coalition, and previously the Head of Business Development. Marcin was previously the Head of Cyber – West and South Region at XL Catlin from May 2012 to July 2020. Marcin was also the Underwriting Director at CNA Insurance from May 2005 to April 2012.

Pete Castillo is a Senior Vice President in Chubb’s North American Financial Lines Division. He is responsible for the Major Accounts Segment where he oversees the Underwriting, stewardship, growth, and servicing of large, complex organizations across various industries within Cyber and Professional Liability. Mr. Castillo has 19 years of experience within Cyber and E&O. Prior to this role, he served as a Zonal Manager responsible for strategy, growth, and profitability among the Underwriting teams in the New York, Southwest and Pacific Regions. Prior to his insurance career. he was the Owner/Chef of Café Sorrento Restaurant in Closter, NJ.