Shawn Ram

Shawn Ram is a prominent figure in the cyber insurance industry, currently serving as the Head of Insurance at Coalition, Inc. He has been with Coalition since its founding in March 2017, making him part of the company's original team.1 With over six years of experience at Coalition, Ram has played a crucial role in the company's growth and development in the cyber insurance sector.

Professional Background

Shawn Ram's LinkedIn profile can be found at linkedin.com/in/shawnram.2 His experience at Coalition has been significant, as he describes it as "by far the most fun I've had professionally in my career by a mile".1

Role at Coalition

As Head of Insurance, Ram is deeply involved in Coalition's operations and strategic direction. Coalition is a cyber insurance provider that:

• Operates in North America, the UK, and Australia
• Has approximately 80,000 policyholders
• Functions as an MGA (Managing General Agent) with capacity from various global companies
• Runs its own admitted insurance company in nearly 50 U.S. states
• Manages its own balance sheet capital1

Expertise and Influence

Shawn Ram is considered an industry pioneer in cyber risk.1 He has shared insights on various aspects of the cyber insurance landscape, including:

• The ongoing digital revolution and its impact on asset classes
• The evolution of cyber insurance
• Emerging threats like ransomware
• Coalition's approach to "active insurance"
• The challenges of modeling cyber risk
• The future of cyber risk mitigation1

Ram has also been involved in explaining Coalition's strategic moves, such as the launch of Coalition Re, which aims to bring more stability to the reinsurance market.3

Online Presence

Besides his professional role, Shawn Ram maintains an active online presence. He can be found on Twitter under the handle @TechRisks, where he shares insights on tech risks, technology news, leadership, and sports.4