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WORKSHOPS & PRESENT A TIONS

Monday, October 18 State of Ransomware for Businesses and
the Insurance Industry
State of Program Business Study Presentation 4:00 PM – Lower Level, Herberger Ballroom

2:30 PM – Lower Level, Herberger Ballroom
John Colis, Euclid Program Managers
Moderator: Chris Pesce, One80 Intermediaries Robert Walker, Wilson Elser
Matt Sackett, DOXA Insurance Holdings, LLC Michael Kar, Wilson Elser
Stephen Leeret, Allied World Insurance Company
Ryan Armijo, Amwins Underwriting Companies large and small have been fighting a
Jim Blinn, Advisen, a Zywave Company losing battle against ransomware for years. The
COVID-19 pandemic and transition to remote work
Dynamic fast paced presentation of major benchmarking for enterprises across all industries, along with the
areas explored in the 2021 State of Program Business introduction and accessibility of cryptocurrency, has
Study. The presentation will be moderated by TMPAA proliferated the volume and damage of these attacks.
President, Chris Pesce, with a panel of experts to comment This has resulted in widespread media coverage,
on each of the benchmarked topics. Executive Summary increased government attention, a hardening of
of the 2021 State of Program Business Study will be made the cyber insurance market, and a race to protect
available at the presentation. businesses from ransomware. This workshop will
provide a concise overview of:
• The state of insurance coverage for ransomware
Tuesday, October 19 claims and their potential losses.
• The players involved, from the insured victim
Maximizing Compensation, Tax Advantages, company to the broker, carrier, incident response
and the Value of Your Business team, and regulators.

2:00 PM – Lower Level, Herberger Ballroom • The anatomy of a ransomware cyber claim from
breach to closure.
Kelly Drouillard, Live Oak Bank
Matt Hazelett, RPS Signature Programs • Best practices to prevent and respond to network
security compromises including ransomware
The growth of your business is a journey. To reap the
rewards, owners must understand effective ways to
maximize compensation along the way and maximize
the value of the business. Too often owners that are
considering a sale or succession strategy do not have
a comprehensive financial approach to managing
the proceeds from a sale to retire of start another
business venture. Workshop attendees can expect to
learn strategies to:
• Maintain significant EBITDA for ideal valuation
• Maximize cash compensation
• Minimize taxes without long term commitments

• Key operational and financial metrics
• Retirement planning and wealth management
post exit

• Preparing for perpetuation or exit with
strong financial position

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