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The Cyber Insurance Podcast x Scott Bailey: Closing the SME cyber protection gap

Scott Bailey, Head of Global Cyber Underwriting at CFC, discusses the evolving cyber threat landscape and the innovations shaping the future of cyber insurance.

CFC Group Podcast 44 min Thu, Oct 8, 2026

This podcast is brought to you by The Cyber Insurance Podcast. Originally released on October 6, 2026.

Cyber insurance has evolved over the past 25 years, but a protection gap remains. In this conversation, Scott Bailey, Head of Global Cyber Underwriting at CFC, explores how the cyber insurance market has evolved, why SMEs represent one of its biggest growth opportunities and how emerging risks such as AI are driving the next generation of product innovation.

You'll hear insights on:

  • The lasting impact of ransomware on the cyber market

  • Why SME cyber insurance uptake remains stubbornly low

  • The role of brokers in closing the cyber protection gap

  • Why cyber insurance offers far more than financial indemnity

  • How proactive monitoring and incident response support policyholders

  • Emerging cyber risks associated with AI adoption

  • Why executive cyber protection is becoming increasingly important

Tune in for a discussion on cyber insurance's evolution, the future of cyber risk and the innovations helping businesses build resilience in an increasingly digital world. Listen to the full podcast here.

Speaker

Scott Bailey leads CFC's global cyber underwriting strategy and works closely with brokers and clients around the world to address emerging threats, improve cyber resilience and expand access to cyber insurance for businesses of all sizes.

  • Head of Global Cyber Underwriting
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