Debra Decker in Carrier Management: A Win-Win for Government and Insurers: Partnering for Security

October 10, 2013

Despite the government shutdown, sometimes government gets it right. Recently, government appeared to truly appreciate the benefit of establishing public-private partnerships, including with insurers. Three meetings held at the end of September-two hosted by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and one a congressional hearing-exemplified the potential of partnering for national security. If only the insurance industry and government would figure out how to act together more cooperatively to realize those benefits.

Cyber Security and Insurance

On Sept. 23, DHS hosted a kick-off meeting in Arlington, Va., for the Voluntary Program Development Working Group (VPDWG). The group’s goal is to support adoption of a cyber security framework now under development for critical infrastructure and any other interested entities. The meeting was packed. The VPDWG, established by DHS under Presidential Executive Order 13636 Section 8, is supposed to help inform stakeholders that voluntary cyber guidance is coming in early 2014 and to discuss possible industry incentives for adoption. Some believe insurance will play a critical role.

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