Coalition appoints Trent Nihill to lead Australian operations
Coalition has appointed Trent Nihill as General Manager for its Australian operations.
Nihill will be responsible for leading the next phase of growth and expansion for Coalition across the Australian market.
Nihill brings nearly 15 years of experience as a specialist in cyber and financial lines, focusing on insurance areas such as Cyber, Professional Indemnity, and Directors & Officers (D&O) coverage.
His previous roles include leading cyber underwriting teams and managing portfolios for major global carriers within Australia, demonstrating experience in achieving profitable growth and developing market strategies.
Leadership comments
Kyle Bryant, Coalition's Head of International, said Nihill's performance has been a key factor in the company's progress in Australia.
"Trent's performance in launching and growing our underwriting operation has been exceptional," said Kyle Bryant, Coalition's Head of International. "He has the strategic vision and deep market experience needed to scale Coalition to the next level in Australia."
The appointment comes as Coalition looks to further establish its presence in the Australian cyber insurance sector.
Vision for growth
Nihill commented on the company's progress and his vision for the future expansion of Coalition in the region.
"We've been able to build a truly incredible business in Australia over the last two years. I'm looking forward to continuing to drive our mission of protecting the unprotected and fundamentally changing how organisations manage cyber risk," commented Nihill. "Coalition is actively helping policyholders by combining superior technology and real-time cybersecurity insights with insurance best practices. I'm excited to lead the team here in Australia and drive a more active era of cyber insurance for Australian businesses."
Coalition currently offers Active Insurance solutions that integrate insurance coverage with cybersecurity tools designed to help organisations prevent and mitigate the impact of cyberattacks.
Company background
Coalition, which describes itself as the world's first Active Insurance provider, operates in multiple regions including the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, and France. The company delivers its insurance products through relationships with global insurers and capacity providers.
The service offering includes automated cyber alerts, access to expert advice, and global third-party risk management tools accessible through Coalition's cyber risk management platform.
Policyholders in Australia can access insurance products issued by local insurers under a binding authority, as well as security products and services through Coalition Incident Response and its affiliates. Coalition indicates that its security offerings are available independently from its insurance products.
Coalition's appointment of Nihill signals an increased focus on the Australian cyber insurance market, reflecting the growing demand for digital risk management solutions among businesses in the region.
