Effective October 18, 2024, Kroll, a prominent independent provider of global risk and financial advisory solutions, has appointed Katherine Keefe as Managing Director and Global Cyber Insurance Industry Lead. This strategic move comes as Kroll seeks to enhance its offerings in cyber insurance capabilities on a worldwide scale. In her new role, Keefe will spearhead initiatives to provide unparalleled support to insurance clients facing the daunting challenges of cyber threats and evolving regulations.

Expressing enthusiasm about the appointment, Dave Burg, Global Head of Cyber & Data Resilience at Kroll, stated, "Katherine's expertise in the cyber insurance domain and her robust marketplace relationships are critical as we expand our client's resilience strategies."

He emphasized that the current landscape for Kroll's clients is fraught with significant risks from active cyber threats and global regulatory changes. By leading the cyber insurance strategy, Keefe is expected to refine Kroll's comprehensive solutions, aiding clients in navigating persistent threats, optimizing costs, and bolstering resilience strategies. Katherine Keefe brings a wealth of experience to Kroll, having previously acted as the US Cyber Incident Management Leader at Marsh. In her previous capacity, she oversaw cyber event management and response initiatives, managing scenarios such as data breaches and ransomware attacks.

Her leadership included advising clients on both pre-incident and post-incident management, and maintaining crucial relationships with breach coaches, forensic investigators, and cyber insurers. Prior to Marsh, Keefe led breach response services at Beazley and held legal and compliance-focused roles at renowned institutions. Upon her appointment, Keefe commented on her excitement at joining Kroll, recognizing it as a leader in risk mitigation and resilience. She admired Kroll's reputation in incident response and its extensive security offerings, committing to advancing its services for insurance carriers and broker partners.

Kroll currently partners with over 85 insurance panels and manages thousands of incidents each year, leveraging expert teams specializing in privacy, compliance, and cyber threats. Kroll's Cyber & Data Resilience team is equipped to tackle incidents in real-time, advise strategic initiatives, and transform organizational processes for increased resilience. This team of diverse professionals ensures comprehensive risk management for clients of varying sizes and maturity, effectively mitigating ongoing and emerging threats on their behalf.

As Burg noted, Kroll plans to enhance its leadership in this domain by strategically hiring in major markets worldwide to extend its capacity in addressing critical business challenges.

About Kroll, with nearly a century of history in risk and financial advisory services, the firm employs over 6,500 professionals worldwide. Utilizing unique insights, data, and technological expertise, Kroll provides solutions that empower clients to navigate complex demands with a competitive edge. Kroll's commitment to risk management and advisory excellence is reflected in its core values and longstanding client partnerships. Additional information about Kroll's services and expertise is available at kroll.com.