Ledgebrook adds head of cyber as Atya joins from At-Bay

By David Bull

May 15 - (The Insurer) - E&S-focused insurtech MGA Ledgebrook has taken another step towards launching a suite of cyber products with the hire of Zach Atya from At-Bay to spearhead the initiative.

Atya was most recently head of micro business product for cyber and tech E&O at At-Bay, where he spent just over a year.

He held previous underwriting positions at Marsh-owned MGA platform Victor and Chubb, as well as director of insurance solutions at Trava and director of insurance partnerships at Zeguro, which was acquired by Hartford Steam Boiler.

E&S Insurer reported last month that Boston, Massachusetts-based Ledgebrook has entered a strategic partnership with cyber insurance and risk management platform Spectra as it also set about developing a new suite of cyber products slated to launch later this year.

Although details couldn’t be confirmed, a spokesperson for the MGA said the suite of offerings will integrate Bermuda-based startup Spectra’s products and expertise.

At the time, Spectra’s founding CEO Edouard von Herberstein said: “We are excited and proud to partner with Ledgebrook, as they prioritise unique risk data, technology and quoting speed to deliver leading commercial insurance service to U.S. mid-market customers.

“This partnership will benefit our managed service provider partners and their customers when they seek rapid quotation for comprehensive cyber insurance coverage reflecting their preferred cyber posture.”

Ledgebrook founder and CEO Gage Caligaris added: “I’ve been incredibly impressed with Edouard, Eric (Altamura) and the entire Spectra team. Their innovative approach to cyber risk management is truly next-level, and we couldn't be more excited to partner with Spectra as we build our companies together.”

Launched in 2022, Ledgebrook offers a range of insurance solutions to mid-market customers in the U.S., distributing through wholesalers.

The tech-enabled platform says it aims to provide wholesale brokers with the fastest, most efficient quoting experience with access to comprehensive coverage options.