In Demystifying NFTs Episode 5, Alice Budge, Jennifer Stivrins and Vito Marzano welcome guest contributor, Kieran Quigley of Mosaic Insurance to the podcast.  At the top of the podcast, Jennifer and Vito share updates on the SEC’s latest enforcement actions against Impact Theory and Stoner Cats.  Kieran then leads the group in a spirited discussion on underwriting of companies with NFT risks from the viewpoint of a cyber and technology liability underwriter.

Special thanks goes to Liam Thau of Kissel Straton & Wilmer for support and research for the episode. 

If you’d like to send a question to the speakers, you can email them to NFTLiabilityPodcast@gmail.com.

You can listen to the podcast episode below or for easy access on the go, listen to the podcast on the PLUS Connect App.

The transcript for this podcast recording is available to view below.

Meet the Speakers

Alice Budge, Director
SR International

Alice has been within the Lloyd’s market, broking for 13 years and with SR International for the last 2. She specializes in placing North American Errors and Omissions and Directors and Officers for Financial Institutions.
Alice also concentrates on broking Media liability worldwide. Alice has a developing interest in the emerging markets space, specifically in the digital asset space.
Alice also sits on the London PLUS Committee.
Jennifer Stivrins, Partner
Kissel, Straton & Wilmer

Jenni has been with the firm for more than 16 years and represents clients in the U.K., Bermuda, and the U.S. in connection with insurance coverage and claims issues. She also provides underwriting assistance such as drafting policy language and application questions. Jenni heads the firm’s Media Liability department and is also well-versed in the Cyber and Tech spheres as well as Employment Practices Liability. Jenni also sits on KSW’s Emerging Technology team where her concentration is in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.
Vito John Marzano, Senior Associate
Kissel, Straton & Wilmer

Vito has been with the firm for more than two years and represents clients in the U.K., Bermuda, and the U.S. in connection with insurance coverage claims issues. He also provides underwriting assistance such as drafting policy language and application questions. Vito is well-versed in the areas of Cyber and Tech, Media Liability and Directors and Officers Liability. Vito also sits on KSW’s Emerging Technology team where his concentration is NFTs.
Kieran Quigley, AVP Cyber Underwriter
Mosaic Insurance

Kieran is a distinguished cyber professional with 5 years of experience in the London Cyber Market. He has gained expertise in cyber underwriting, broking, The Lloyd’s Corporation and holds the title of an Accredited Chartered Insurer (ACII).
 
As AVP Cyber and Technology Underwriter at Mosaic syndicate London, Kieran specializes in underwriting complex cyber risks. His innovative approach has earned him recognition as a rising star in the London Cyber Market.
 
Furthermore, Kieran is the founder and chair of the Lloyd’s Cyber Under 35s, passionately shaping the future of Cyber Insurance and fostering a vibrant community within the dynamic London Cyber Market. His passion for innovation also extends to the evolving digital assets space, where he actively contributes to the market’s growth and development.

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