Ep. 15 - Women's Leadership in Cyber: How to "Run Into the Storm" and Succeed - with Tammy Kocher

Tech Insurance Leaders

What does it take to thrive in the ever-evolving cyber insurance market? Discover how a leader is embracing challenges by "running into the storm."
In this episode, Louisa Weix interviews Tammy Kocher, Vice President - Head of Cyber Underwriting at MSI. Tammy shares how she’s building MSI’s cyber division from scratch, all while navigating the demands of the market. With her “run into the storm” mindset, Tammy reveals what brokers and the market want, and offers powerful insights on leadership, resilience, and the future of cyber insurance.
You'll learn:
1. What brokers and the market are seeking in today’s shifting cyber landscape
2. The “Be the buffalo” mindset and its role in women’s leadership and success
3. How resilience from sports and business translates to career achievement
4. Tammy’s take on the future of cyber insurance, including the role of AI
5. Actionable advice on thriving in cyber while balancing career challenges
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Get in touch with Tammy Kocher on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tammykocher/
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Details about MSI:
Website: https://msimga.com/
Industry: Insurance
Company size: 501-1,000 employees
Headquarters: Tampa, Florida
Founded: 2015
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About the host Louisa Weix:
Louisa is Managing Partner at TittmannWeix LLP, a Chambers-rated insurance law firm specializing in cyber, technology, media, privacy, and shared economy insurance products and claims. A former player of the United States Rugby Team, she played in the 1995 World Cup. In her free time, she enjoys traveling with her twin daughters, whether hiking in the Swiss Alps or the Azores, visiting London and Paris, or road-tripping along the Oregon or California coast.
Get in touch with Louisa via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisa-weix/
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The Tech Insurance Leaders show is a TittmannWeix podcast produced in collaboration with SAWOO.