Pera, a division of Desq, is a cyber managing general agent (MGA) focused on the large corporate space. We are fully backed by Chaucer Group's “A” rated capacity.

Instruct MBA and other graduate students at the American University Kogod School of Business, Department of Information Technology and Analytics, on the intersection of cybersecurity, privacy, and business risk. Course is taught twice each academic year (starting in January and June, respectively).

Led large risk underwriting, distribution, and security strategy for a multinational insurer with >$8B in annual revenue. Key member of three-person leadership team that built a cyber insurance practice from inception, realizing substantial gross revenue with minimal capital investment.Conducted underwriting assessments and designed tailored security solutions. Partnered with IT in the design / build of a digital cyber insurance and security platform.

Head of Cyber Practice at M&T Insurance Agency (subsequently acquired by Gallagher), providing client-focused cyber insurance and risk consulting solutions.Developed cyber risk analytical models, quantification tools, and product development. Served as principal cyber resource for risk consulting by providing insight and recommendations on core client and third-party vendor cyber vulnerabilities. Advised clients on the scope and impact of privacy regulatory risk.Directed cyber insurance growth strategy, thought leadership, and carrier and vendor relationships.

Adjunct professor for cybersecurity studies at ISDE, a graduate school with locations in Madrid and Barcelona. Academic Director for Privacy and Data Security certificate program with Georgetown University.

Cyber Practice / Cyber Center of ExcellenceDeveloped cyber risk management solutions for large U.S. and multinational clients. Subject matter expert for novel cybersecurity and privacy regulatory risks.Innovated products and analytical tools that helped clients manage financial risk associated with global privacy regulations. Advised Fortune 500 companies on privacy best practices and insurance solutions with respect to the GDPR and CCPA.

• Advised the Office of the Secretary of Defense on legal, national security, and policy matters.• Led executive-level briefings regarding the interpretation of various laws and regulations, and provided related risk mitigation and strategy recommendations. • Prepared legal opinions and policy guidance in connection with novel national security and information management issues. Work product frequently adopted as part of official U.S. government positions.• Ensured agency legislative and regulatory compliance. • Negotiated and developed strategy with other U.S. government agencies.

• Provided legal and strategic guidance on fighter aircraft sale to foreign sovereign buyer, and assisted with related negotiations.• Prepared coverage and litigation analyses for corporate and insurance clients.• Negotiated settlements to corporate management disputes.