Ironshore Inc. has launched a computer emergency response team (“CERT”) to manage cyber claims across all product lines.
The company said in a statement that CERT-Ironshore is a dedicated computer response team comprised of cyber claims coordinators representing each specialty lines division. Howard Panensky will serve as director of CERT-Ironshore, reporting to Mike Mitrovic, Ironshore's global claims officer.
According to Ironshore, CERT-Ironshore will provide insureds a single point of contact for cyber risk claim coordination and collaboration. CERT-Ironshore coordinators will offer technical advice and support in response to cyber security incidents. Third-party expertise will be available to all policyholders to manage cyber security risk with selected vendors at pre-negotiated Ironshore rates.
“CERT-Ironshore reflects our commitment to promoting cyber security situational awareness throughout its entire specialty product lines platform,” stated Kurtis Suhs, cyber senior vice president at Ironshore.
According to Mr. Mitrovic, “In the event of a cyber-related claim, policyholders will benefit from a coordinated claims strategy by accessing coordinators and resources with cyber claims handling expertise. Howard's first-hand knowledge and understanding of the complexities of cyber claims will be invaluable in leading CERT-Ironshore.”
Learn more: www.ironshore.com.