Cyber Insurance is a relatively new but increasingly important type of insurance as cyber breaches continue to rise and organisations’ reliability on technology to operate their business increases. Learn about the different types of cover available for ransom attacks, data breaches and business interruption. Unless your organisation could operate for a week or even a day without computers, website and access to online storage, you need to be across cyber insurance.

Presenters

Jehan Mata, Partner, Sparke Helmore Lawyers
Jehan is an experienced insurance litigator with a strong background in cyber, professional indemnity, professional negligence, casualty line and health law claims. She is highly experienced in cyber breach and ransomware responses and advising insurers and insureds on breach incidents. As a breach coach, Jehan has provided incident response triaging, coordinating service providers, and managing any regulatory notifications and potential public relations matters. This is followed by general assistance to parties regarding training and mitigation and/or management strategies. Jehan has a deep knowledge of the Australian risk landscape, advising on risk management strategies and trends in the market, privacy and regulatory matters and indemnity/claims issues regarding commercial contracts and projects. Jehan also identifies and advises on recovery actions and subrogated claims. Jehan also has extensive expertise in cyber policy drafting (including personal and company policies), coverage (including serving as monitoring counsel, and overseeing the work of breach counsel regarding cost and time management and data collection) and advising insurers and insureds on breach incidences. We often work with insurers as the preferred provider for their insureds. Jehan completed a cybersecurity course from Harvard which puts her in a unique position to assist with cyber and privacy claims and develop steps to mitigate the losses arising out of such breaches. Jehan has heavily contributed to thought leadership in this space.


Matthew Davis, Senior Claims Specialist – International Financial Lines AXA XL
Matthew joined AXA XL in August 2018 as Claims Specialist for International Financial Lines following years in private practice.  He has extensive experience dealing with both defence and coverage work with respect to Professional Indemnity, Management Liability, Cyber, and Director/Officers Claims.  He has extensive experience in risk management advice and policy coverage.  In addition to technical expertise he brings an understanding of commercial and practical considerations to Claims management.


Bex Woodiwiss, Client Manager – Cyber Solutions Group, Aon
Bex is a part of Aon’s Cyber Solutions Group specialising in Cyber Insurance, with over six years of experience in the insurance industry. Having spent four years in London, Bex relocated to Australia in 2023 to expand their experience on the rapidly growing Cyber insurance market. They are committed to helping businesses navigate the evolving landscape of Cyber risks and providing tailored risk management solutions.

In-House 10 Points Lunchtime Essentials Series

Attend this lunchtime series designed specifically for In-House Counsel to gain an update on the latest legal and commercial issues and risks impacting governance and In-House Counsel each day. Learn practical tips on how to deal with sexual harassment in a 2 hour session to kick off the series. Hear key takeaways for IP, consumer law, advertising, and marketing law, how to tackle the ‘S’ in ESG, make sure your business is ready for legislative changes in employment law and that you understand how to create and protect legal professional privilege in your role. Ensure that you understand the UCT provisions and hear some practical guidance regarding these, gain a timely update on cyber risk and cyber insurance as well as on risks and indemnities included in contracts. Hear practical tips on how to manage working with external counsel and internal stakeholders and steps you can implement to reduce the risk of accusations of greenwashing.