Insurance broker and risk advisor Marsh Specialty has just announced the appointment of Helen Nuttall as UK head of cyber incident management, a newly created role specifically for preparation for, response to, and recovery from cyber incidents.
Marsh has also appointed Patrick Cannon as UK head of cyber claims, where he will report to Helen Haggie of UK claims, finance and professional practice at Marsh Specialty.
Nuttall joins Marsh from Beazley, where she was instrumental in setting up its breach response services in the UK and Europe. She was likewise focused on cyber risks, data security, and breach response at DAC Beachcroft in London.
Nuttall will now be responsible for proactively tailoring cyber incident response strategies, managing the complexities of cyber incidents, and assisting with the preparation of post-event insurance claims for Marsh’s UK clients.
Before joining Marsh, Cannon was head of cyber claims at Tokio Marine Kiln. At Marsh, he will be responsible for advising and supporting the company’s UK clients on all recoveries following a cyber incident and maximising insurance recoveries on their behalf.
“Cyber claims volumes have increased exponentially over the past two years,” Haggie said. “These claims are often complex in nature, particularly where a business has suffered a network interruption following an incident.
“Patrick and Helen’s experience means that our clients have access to the resources they require at every stage of a cyber incident, and especially during times that can place great stress on business resources and individuals.”
Marsh Specialty head of cyber, international, Sarah Stephens added: “Helen and Patrick’s strong backgrounds in cyber incident response, from managing the practicalities associated with shutting down a cyber incident to managing recovery and claims, will undoubtedly be a tremendous asset to our clients as they look to increase their resilience to cyber threats.”
