The Gallagher Re Cyber Academy will provide students with the chance to receive best-in-class teaching whilst also gaining practical hands-on experience in a dynamic brokerage environment.
Delivered over three years, the programme will be led by industry experts within Gallagher Re’s Cyber team. Upon completion of the Cyber Academy scheme, candidates will continue their training and development in their chosen specialisations, equipped with a comprehensive foundational understanding of cyber risk as well as practical experience in broking and analytics.
Ian Kerton, CEO of Gallagher Re UK, commented: “There is a significant shortage of professionals who possess a comprehensive understanding of cyber (re)insurance, the evolving cyber risk landscape, and data literacy in the market today. Recognising this talent gap, our Cyber Academy will provide a three-year foundational programme aimed at equipping talented individuals with these essential skills, enabling them to become future leaders in the field of cyber (re)insurance and cyber risk.”
Gallagher Re hopes that in establishing this funnel for talent, there will be a steady influx of candidates into the cyber insurance space, which will foster growth in the market.
Kerton concluded: “This new initiative – and the interest it has garnered – demonstrates our market-leading cyber reinsurance team’s commitment to taking a long-term perspective and investing in the development of talent. We are all looking forward to welcoming our new joiners and watching them flourish at Gallagher Re.”
