Background
Jeffrey Smith contributes to the Cyber
and Privacy Risk and Insurance column for IRMI.com.
Mr. Smith founded Cyber Risk Underwriters to offer cyber insurance and
related products distributed to insurance agents, cyber-security providers, and
"InfoSec" investors. Cyber Risk Underwriters maintains offices in
Atlanta, Georgia; Park City, Utah; and Huntington Beach, California.
Prior to joining Cyber Risk Underwriters, he enjoyed over 25 years of
success providing complex insurance and risk financing design, brokerage, and
relationship management expertise for complex risks including technology,
health care, private equity, and real estate.
Mr. Smith graduated from the University of Georgia's Terry College of
Business with degrees in risk and insurance management and finance. He has
spoken frequently on coverage, risk financing, and actuarial issues for the
various industry groups. He has also provided expert testimony relative to
coverage availability, procurement, design, and placement of complex insurance
programs.