In her new role, Keefe will oversee Kroll’s cyber insurance services, strengthening the firm’s capabilities worldwide.
Keefe brings extensive experience in cyber incident management. Previously, she served as the U.S. Cyber Incident Management Leader at Marsh, where she managed cyber response operations, including data breaches and ransomware events. She worked closely with breach coaches, forensic experts, and cyber insurers, advising clients on both pre- and post-incident management strategies.
Prior to her role at Marsh, Keefe was Head of Breach Response Services at Beazley. She also has a strong legal background, having served as a partner at several law firms, including Reed Smith LLP, and as in-house counsel for an academic medical center and a large Blue Cross plan.
Keefe’s appointment reflects Kroll’s commitment to bolstering its expertise in the growing cyber insurance sector, as businesses increasingly face complex cyber threats.
“We are proud to welcome Katherine to Kroll. Her deep understanding of the cyber insurance and regulatory landscape, along with her strong cyber marketplace relationships, is invaluable as we expand our support for insurance clients,” said Dave Burg, Global Head of Cyber & Data Resilience at Kroll.
He continued: “Our clients face significant risks that challenge their resilience, from active and evolving cyber threats to changing regulations worldwide. With Katherine leading our cyber insurance strategy, we will further enhance our end-to-end solutions, helping clients navigate ongoing threats, manage costs and build robust resilience strategies.”
Katherine Keefe, Global Cyber Insurance Industry Lead said, “I am thrilled to join Kroll and contribute to their legacy as a trusted partner in risk mitigation and resilience. Kroll’s unparalleled reputation in incident response and management detection and response services, alongside its extensive offensive security and advisory offerings, are a testament to the team’s strength and expertise.”
She added: “I look forward to supporting Kroll’s continued success and enhancing our ability to assist our insurance carrier and broker partners.”
