Cyber Liability Insurance essentials: Cowbell's Trent Cooksley on SME Cyber Risk and Recovery

Cyber liability insurance now sits at the heart of SME risk management. In this episode of the Cyber Insurance News & Information Podcast, executive editor Martin Hinton talks with Cowbell co-founder and COO Trent Cooksley about how small and mid-sized businesses can prepare for today’s cyber threats.They dig into business email compromise, ransomware, incident response, and the true cost of a serious cyber incident. Cooksley explains why many SMEs still underestimate their exposure and how cyber liability insurance supports faster recovery, expert incident handling, and stronger security controls.You’ll hear real-world insights on:Why business email compromise remains a leading cyber threat for SMEsHow ransomware incidents can shut down operations and damage cash flowThe role of cyber liability insurance in funding response, forensics, and restorationHow AI is changing both cyber attacks and cyber defenseWhat brokers and business owners should know before placing SME cyber coverage🎙 Guest: Trent Cooksley, COO and Co-Founder, Cowbell🎙 Host: Martin Hinton, Executive Editor, Cyber Insurance News & Information PodcastIf you work with SMEs as a broker, underwriter, or business owner, this episode will help you rethink cyber risk and cyber liability insurance as a core business protection, not just an add-on.