Episode Details

In this episode of the 5-Minute Business Boost, Sam sits down with Henry Monahan, Business Development Manager for VIC/TAS at Coalition Insurance Solutions — one of the world’s leading cyber insurance and security providers. Coalition protects more than 85,000 policyholders globally and is backed locally by Allianz in Australia.

Henry brings a rare mix to the table: deep cyber-risk expertise and the fact that he’s a certified BBQ judge who has competed in the US. Yes — he can talk ransomware and ribs in the same sentence.

This conversation delves into what’s really happening in cyber insurance right now — especially for small businesses and the brokers supporting them.

In this episode we cover: • How Henry found his way into cyber insurance • The biggest shifts and trends shaping the cyber insurance market • How hackers actually target Australian businesses (hint: blanket-scanning, RDP exposures, and mass-exploitation tactics) • The most common vulnerabilities small businesses overlook • What practical steps businesses can take today to stay protected • How Coalition’s “active cyber insurance” works — including real-time scanning, monitoring, incident response, and in-house security support • Why Coalition’s data-driven model significantly reduces claims compared with traditional insurers • The value of proactive IT support for SMEs • How Coalition is democratising cyber insurance for businesses of every size.

Website: https://www.coalitioninc.com/au

LinkedIn: Search Coalition Cyber

Looking for a broker? Try Community Insurance Solutions

1300 132 983 | broker.assist@cisbroker.com.au

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