Ace Professional Risk Podcast #4: Cyber Liability Risks, with Brad Gow and Toby Merrill

ACE USA, the U.S.-based retail operating division of the ACE Group of Companies, is pleased to share Episode #4 of the "Ace Professional Risk Podcast," an occasional series of audio "podcasts," or Internet-distributed audio programs, discussing selected risk management topics.

In this program, Brad Gow and Toby Merrill of ACE Professional Risk, discuss computer data security liability issues companies face, and how liability insurance protection can help mitigate those risks.

Download the Podcast here. (28.7 mb stereo MP3 file, 20:57 duration).

Brad Gow is Vice President of ACE Professional Risk, where he is responsible for technology product development as well as overseeing professional liability underwriting operations. Mr. Gow has more than 16 years' experience in the insurance arena, specifically in product development for professional liability and cyber risk exposures and in developing network security, incident response, and forensic computer investigation services for the insurance industry. Mr. Gow holds a B.A. in history from Hamilton College in Clinton, New York, and received his Master of International Business Studies from the University of South Carolina.

Toby Merrill is Assistant Vice President of ACE Professional Risk, where he is responsible for technology product development as well as overseeing technology E&O underwriting operations. Mr. Merrill has more than seven years' experience in the insurance arena, specifically in underwriting professional liability, management liability and cyber risk exposures. In addition, he has extensive experience in underwriting financial institutions working for Chubb Group of Insurance Companies.
Mr. Merrill holds a B.A. in Business Administration from Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.


Staffed by a team of innovative underwriters, ACE Professional Risk is the operating unit within ACE USA, which distributes management liability, professional liability and surety products through retail brokers throughout the U.S. and Canada. For more information about ACE Professional Risk and its range of products and services, please visit: www.aceprofessionalrisk.com. The above is only a summary; please see actual policies for terms and conditions.

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ACE USA is the U.S.-based retail operating division of the ACE Group of Companies, headed by ACE Limited (NYSE: ACE), and is rated A+ (Superior) by A.M. Best Company and A+ (Strong) by Standard & Poor's. ACE USA, through its underwriting companies, provides insurance products and services throughout the U.S. Additional information on ACE USA and its products and services can be found at www.ace-ina.com. The ACE Group of Companies provides insurance and reinsurance for a diverse group of clients around the world.

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ACE Global Markets Political Risk Podcast #1 with Frederik Murer, Vice President and Manager, North America, ACE Global Markets Political Risk

ACE USA, the U.S.-based retail operating division of the ACE Group of Companies, is pleased to offer Episode #1 of the "Ace Global Markets Political Risk Podcast."

Increasing political unrest in emerging markets around the world is making it more important than ever for risk managers to conduct a thorough assessment of political risks when considering significant investments in these markets.

In this program, we chat with Frederik Murer, Vice President and Manager, North America, ACE Global Markets Political Risk and Credit.

Fredrik started his career in Political Risk and Trade Credit in 1993 as a senior underwriter with the American International Group (AIG) in AIG's New York and Chicago offices.

He was also a Senior Underwriter and Vice President in charge of Political Risk in North America for Chubb & Son, and in 2001
became Executive Political Risk Underwriter and Vice President for UK and Continental Europe for Chubb Insurance Company of Europe, based in London.

Before joining ACE in 2004, he worked for Zurich Emerging Markets Solutions (ZEMS) in London as a Senior Underwriter.

Fredrik holds an MBA from the Thunderbird School of Global Management; and a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University.

Download the Podcast here. ( 28.8 mb stereo MP3 file, 21:00 duration).

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ACE USA is the U.S.-based retail operating division of the ACE Group of Companies, headed by ACE Limited (NYSE: ACE), and is rated A+ (Superior) by A.M. Best Company and A+ (Strong) by Standard & Poor’s. ACE USA, through its underwriting companies, provides insurance products and services throughout the U.S. Additional information on ACE USA and its products and services can be found at www.ace-ina.com. The ACE Group of Companies provides insurance and reinsurance for a diverse group of clients around the world.

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Ace Logistics Industry Practice Podcast #1: Logistics Risk with Stephen Connor

ACE USA, the U.S.-based retail operating division of the ACE Group of Companies, is pleased to offer Episode #1 of the "Ace Logistics Industry Practice Podcast."

In this podcast, Stephen Connor, Vice President, ACE USA Logistics Industry Practice, discusses the risks associated with logistics issues, especially those involving third-party logistics companies, or "3PLs."

Based in Atlanta, Stephen Connor is responsible for leading this specialized practice focusing on providing comprehensive insurance coverage and solutions to the logistics industry. He has more than 30 years of insurance industry experience, including senior leadership positions with Royal & SunAlliance and Kemper Insurance. He also previously worked for Lloyd's of London, and was a Board Director and Marine Cargo Practice Leader for a major Lloyd's of London insurance brokerage operation. We spoke in ACE's Philadelphia offices.

Download the Podcast here. ( 42.3 mb stereo MP3 file, 30:50 duration).

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ACE USA is the U.S.-based retail operating division of the ACE Group of Companies, headed by ACE Limited (NYSE: ACE), and is rated A+ (Superior) by A.M. Best Company and A+ (Strong) by Standard & Poor’s. ACE USA, through its underwriting companies, provides insurance products and services throughout the U.S. Additional information on ACE USA and its products and services can be found at www.ace-ina.com. The ACE Group of Companies provides insurance and reinsurance for a diverse group of clients around the world.

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