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Zywave Announces the 2025 Cyber Risk Award Winners

On June 12, 2025, Zywave, a leading name in insurtech solutions, hosted the 12th annual Cyber Risk Awards at the elegant Gotham Hall in New York City. This prestigious event showcased the top talents and organizations in the cyber risk industry, recognizing their exceptional contributions to the sector.

The evening was a star-studded affair, with nearly 500 attendees dressed in black-tie attire, all eager to celebrate the achievements of their peers. Renowned companies such as Arch Insurance, CFC, and the Beakage Firm generously sponsored the event, showcasing their commitment to the integrity of the cyber risk landscape.

Jeff Cohen, Zywave's Senior Vice President, opened the ceremony with a heartfelt address: "Congratulations to each winner and every nominee. There are no judging panels or backroom decisions in these awards; these accolades result from the only democratic voting process to salute the parties who are truly shaping the Cyber Risk marketplace. Thank you to the thousands who voted, paving the way for this event's success, and to the dedicated professionals working tirelessly to elevate our industry."

Since its inception in 2013, the Cyber Risk Awards have been vital in acknowledging the individuals and companies pushing the boundaries of innovation and excellence in the cyber risk arena. For this year, winners were revealed across 17 categories, honoring achievements in various segments of the industry, such as insurance, law, and technology.

Award Winners

The awards recognized five distinguished individuals and twelve innovative companies for their outstanding performances:

Individuals Recognized

• - Cyber Visionary Award: Nick Economidis, Crum Forster
• - Cyber Risk Industry Person of the Year – The Americas: Michael Phillips, CFC
• - Cyber Risk Industry Person of the Year – London/EMEA: Lindsey Maher, CFC
• - Cyber Risk Industry Person of the Year – Actuary/Modeler: Rebecca Lumb, Beazley
• - Cyber Risk Industry Person of the Year – Attorney: Stu Panensky, Pierson Ferdinand

Companies Awarded

• - Cyber Safety Loss Control (Pre-Breach) Team of the Year: CFC
• - Cyber Claims Team (Insurer or MGA) of the Year: AXA XL
• - Cyber Incident Response Team of the Year: S-RM
• - Cyber Newcomer of the Year: International Women's Cyber Alliance
• - Cyber Law Firm of the Year: Mullen Coughlin
• - Cyber Technology Provider of the Year: Bitsight
• - Cyber Retail Broking Team of the Year: Marsh
• - Cyber Wholesale Broking Team of the Year: CRC
• - Cyber Reinsurance Broking Team of the Year: Gallagher Re
• - Cyber MGA of the Year: Cowbell
• - Cyber Insurer of the Year: Beazley
• - Cyber Reinsurer of the Year: Munich Re

This year’s award ceremony also featured presentations from distinguished leaders in the industry, such as Alexandra Bretschneider from Johnson, Kendall & Johnson, and Emily Selck from The Baldwin Group. Each speaker provided valuable insights into the evolving cyber risk landscape, further enriching the experience for attendees.

The Cyber Risk Awards constitute just one facet of Zywave's commitment to fostering collaboration, learning, and networking among insurance thought leaders. For those interested in future events or insights on cyber risk and insurtech, Zywave encourages visits to their official events page at Zywave Events.

About Zywave

Zywave remains a key driver of innovation in the insurance sector, offering powerful solutions that empower insurers and brokers to navigate today’s complex risk environment. Over 15,000 clients, including insurers, MGAs, and agencies, leverage Zywave's comprehensive tools to enhance their operations and optimize risk assessment. For additional information, visit Zywave.