Brit taps ex-PwC senior consultant to expand cyber offering

Global speciality re/insurer  Brit has bolstered its cyber underwriting capabilities with a new hire from PwC.

Tim Hodgkins joins Brit as cyber underwriting consultant.

He comes from SureCloud, where he held the role of senior security consultant for a year, focused on supporting financial services businesses manage and reduce risk across their technology landscape. He started his career at PwC, working first in the technology risk & digital audit division before becoming a senior consultant for cyber security.

In his newly created role, Hodgkins will be tasked to add security and technology expertise to Brit’s cyber proposition, providing technical risk management advice and detailed insight into emerging cyber threats to support both internal and external stakeholders.

He will report into Ben Maidment, head of global cyber, privacy & technology at Brit.

Jonathan Mudd, financial and professional lines managing director, commented: “The cyber landscape is constantly evolving, with new thinking and expertise essential in remaining on the front foot. At Brit, we are committed to continually furthering our offering through meaningful investment, and the creation of this new role will be help equip our clients and our people as best as possible when faced with the changing risks in the market. Tim’s technical background makes him an excellent fit for this role, and I’m delighted to welcome him to the team as we continue to expand our cyber offering.”