Description

We’ll kick off the day with a 1-hour CE course focused on the importance of data privacy and just what can happen when it’s not taken seriously. 

Following the course, we have a series of 1-hour sessions scheduled, offering resources that deliver the solutions you need to enhance your processes around data security, which will help both you AND your clients.

For Security's Sake - Why a Data Privacy Policy is Critical
8:30am - 9:30am

Data security is a complex, extensive, and constantly changing topic.  But - in order to keep data secure, we first must have an understanding of and a proactive approach to data privacy.    Regardless of agency size, individual roles within the organization, jurisdiction, or other factors, data privacy is the first step and an essential one.  During this session, we’ll focus on governing the privacy of your data, as well as the “so what” of data privacy for your agency and client interactions.

Sera-Brynn CHECKLIGHT
9:45am - 10:45am

CHECKLIGHT is a powerful and proactive endpoint detection and response (EDR) technology that detects potential threats to your network, quarantines the threat processes, and alerts you early so attacks can’t take hold, reducing the impact in the event of a breach.
CHECKLIGHT uses the same cybersecurity software engine used by several federal agencies; it identifies unauthorized processes associated with fraudulent phishing attacks, hacking, imposter scams, malware, ransomware, and viruses.

Agents Council for Technology (ACT)
11:00am - 12:00pm

When you're looking for technology solutions for your agency, turn to the Big "I" Agents Council for Technology (ACT).
The industry's leading technology experts provide blueprints on disaster planning, cybersecurity, customer experience, and other emerging trends to help your agency.  Look to ACT when you are looking for best practices or if you want to influence the industry's technology direction, join an ACT meeting or virtual workgroup.

Evolve MGA
1:00pm - 2:00pm

At Evolve MGA, we believe that every business in the United States needs Cyber Liability Insurance. The number of Data Breaches and Hacking Attacks have skyrocketed in the last five years. This is no longer an “optional” coverage that applies to specific industries - Cyber Liability Coverage is now a crucial element to ALL business’s risk management strategies. We are seeking to fulfill this need by bringing the best Cyber products to Retail Insurance Brokers at competitive prices. We have written our policy forms to include the wording and coverage options that are most advantageous to our Insured’s at the time of a loss. 

Securibly
2:15pm - 3:15pm

Join Michael Jordan of Securibly for a dive into Virginia’s new cybersecurity law, as well as other cybersecurity requirements that every agency must address. We are in a new world, and taking cybersecurity seriously is critical. It isn’t simply about protecting your data; you must protect your business from regulatory scrutiny. Learn how Securibly, proudly endorsed by IIAV, is making compliance with requirements simple and a fraction of the cost of any alternative.

Kite Tech Group
3:30pm - 4:30pm

Kite Technology utilizes a comprehensive, multi-layered approach that ensures your business is protected, in line with best practices and meeting regulatory compliance.
Our Cybersecurity Services are designed to provide organizations 24x7 cybersecurity threat detection and compliance reporting. Our services include automated consolidation, correlation, and analysis of security events across your entire network coupled with manual daily reviews performed by security analysts in our Security Operations Center (SOC). The result is instant notifications to the support team when cybersecurity threats are detected, plus human oversight to find hidden threats and trends that a fully automated system can’t detect on its own.

Meet your guides:

David Dillon
Principal/Owner, Watney Insights
David Dillon is a licensed P&C agent in 25 states and an IIAV associate member as owner of Watney Insights Network, Inc. His “why” is to collaborate with successful agency professionals to solve big, meaty challenges, so that together they “raise their game” to accomplish meaningful results for success and fulfillment. He has earned data privacy certifications as a member of the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP).

Ron Berg
Executive Director, Agents Council for Technology
In his position with ACT, Ron brings together independent insurance agents, insurance carriers, software vendors, and other industry groups to advance the use of the most effective business processes and technologies.  
ACT facilitates work groups which develop agency resources and drive the industry forward.  ACT’s free tools for Big ‘I’ independent agents enhance productivity, service, marketing, sales, and security.  A key focus for ACT is to keep informed on the strategic trends that will drive future consumer expectations and business opportunities. 
Prior to ACT, Ron worked with MetLife Auto & Home for almost 20 years, advising on future technology strategies and advocating for effective agent workflows.  He has also long been involved with insurance industry workgroups and associations such as ACT, AUGIE, the ID Federation, the Insurance Digital Revolution, the Real Time/Download Campaign, and numerous other user group conferences.  Ron has a wide technology background in computer operations, programming, technical support management, and project management.

Rob Hegedus
Chief Executive Officer, Sera-Brynn

Scott McLaren
Executive Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer, Fortegra

Danny Plant
Executive Vice President, Towne Insurance

Travis Whitmill
Vice President, Evolve MGA
Travis Whitmill is the Vice President at Evolve, a cyber liability MGA based out of San Rafael, CA. At Evolve MGA, we believe that every business in the United States needs Cyber Liability Insurance. The number of Data Breaches and Hacking Attacks have skyrocketed in the last five years. This is no longer an “optional” coverage that applies to specific industries - Cyber Liability Coverage is now a crucial element to ALL business’s risk management strategies. We are seeking to fulfill this need by bringing the best Cyber products to Retail Insurance Brokers at competitive prices. We have written our policy forms to include the wording and coverage options that are most advantageous to our Insured’s at the time of a loss.

Michael Jordan, CIPP/US, MCSM
Vice President, Securibly
Michael Jordan has over 10 years of experience in cybersecurity and data privacy compliance, including consulting at one of the Big Four firms and working with legal and IT teams of Fortune 1000 companies. He has his Master’s of Cybersecurity Management from Washington University in St. Louis and is a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US).

Jason Gobbel
Chief Solutions Officer, Kite Tech Group
As the Chief Solutions Officer at Kite Technology Group, Jason Gobbel uses his unique blend of insurance and technology expertise to consult with independent agencies on topics of cloud adoption, Microsoft 365, security posture, and remote work strategies. For more than 28 years, Kite Technology has been passionately helping agencies leverage technology to drive productivity, bolster security and maximize business performance and results.