Willis, a WTW business, has appointed Brian Vosloh (pictured) as head of cyber for the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region, as the company continues to strengthen its cyber risk capabilities amid growing concerns over digital threats.
Vosloh joins the firm with more than three decades of international experience in financial lines and cyber products. Prior to his new role, he served as global head of mid-corporate financial lines at Allianz Commercial and earlier held the position of head of financial lines Europe at Chubb. His background includes leading underwriting and support teams at national, regional and global levels, according to a news release.
Based in Barcelona, Vosloh will now lead Willis’ FINEX Cyber Specialty operations across EMEA, focusing on providing strategic cyber risk solutions for clients.
“Our recent global D&O survey highlighted cyber risk as of key concern to Boards of Directors and the ongoing news about cyber attacks both here and across the globe means this continues to be a significant risk for our clients,” said Jeremy Wall, global head of FINEX. “Brian’s appointment demonstrates our ongoing commitment to investing in talented cyber professionals to help our clients mitigate cyber risk.”
Peter Foster, global head of FINEX Cyber, added: “Brian brings a wealth of experience in managing financial lines teams across a region, which will allow us to harness and build on the strengths of the EMEA Cyber team and deliver client services more effectively and efficiently.”
Vosloh’s appointment comes amid a rise in cyber incidents across the EMEA region. In April, UK retailer Marks & Spencer suffered a cyberattack that disrupted in-store payments and online services, compromising personal customer data. The breach led to a potential insurance payout of up to £100 million.
Similarly, the Co-op experienced a cyber incident that temporarily disrupted its operations, though systems have since been restored.
In Spain, authorities are investigating whether a cyberattack on smaller electricity generators contributed to a massive blackout that disrupted essential services. The incident has raised concerns about the cybersecurity of the country’s energy infrastructure, particularly its reliance on renewable energy sources.
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