Greg Bee

SVP - Chief Information Security Officer at Hagerty Insurance

Greg Bee is an accomplished information security executive currently serving as the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Hagerty Insurance.1 Here are some key details about Greg Bee's background and career:

Professional Experience

Greg has over 34 years of experience in information technology and risk management, with more than 21 years specifically as a CISO.2 His career history includes:

Chief Information Security Officer at Hagerty Insurance (November 2023 - Present)3
VP - Chief Risk Officer & Chief Information Security Officer at Pekin Insurance (April 2019 - November 2023)3 4
Vice President - Chief Information Security Officer at Horace Mann (April 2018 - April 2019)4
Chief Information Security Officer at Country Financial (October 1987 - April 2018)4

Education and Certifications

Greg holds multiple degrees and certifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Illinois State University1
Bachelor's degree in Economics from Illinois State University1
MBA from Illinois State University1
Various certifications including C|CISO, CISM, CISA, CRISC, CGEIT, ARM, FLMI, CLU, CHFC, and CPCU1

Responsibilities and Expertise

As CISO at Hagerty Insurance, Greg is responsible for:

Implementing and governing information security programs
Managing business and IT risk
Overseeing security operations1

His expertise includes:

Complex security infrastructure management
Information security best practices implementation
Cyber risk management integration into enterprise strategies2

Additional Roles and Recognition

Chair of the Cyber Security Board and Adjunct Instructor at Illinois State University (August 2017 - Present)3 4
Recognized as a Top 100 CISO by Security Connect for three consecutive years (2021-2023)2
Active presenter at CISO forums and events1
Mentor to many security professionals who have become CISOs1

Greg Bee is known for his commitment to nurturing future cybersecurity leaders and his significant contributions to both his organizations and the broader cybersecurity community.2