Cyber Security and Hygiene – Your Personal Digital Risk & Professional Responsibility

Delivered as part of the MGAA Next Gen programme, and aligned with the committee’s focus on emerging and evolving risks, this webinar is specifically designed to support those in the early stages of their careers in the MGA and wider insurance market.

As new entrants build networks and navigate increasingly digital ways of working, understanding how to manage personal cyber hygiene and online behaviour has never been more important. This session offers practical guidance on staying safe online, while highlighting how personal habits can directly impact employer data and workplace security.

The webinar will cover key topics including phishing, password management, device hygiene, social media footprint, the dangers of oversharing, and how to recognise AI-generated scams, all through the lens of what this means for those starting out in a relationship-driven market.

For the next generation of professionals, your cyber posture outside of work is no longer separate from your working life. A reused password, an oversharing post, or a cloned voice from a short audio clip can all create real risk for you and your employer.

In a market built on trust, reputation, and discretion, staying safe online is a core professional skill. This session will help MGAA members confidently navigate the digital world and protect themselves, their colleagues, and their clients.

• Describe the cyber risks that are most prominent today
• Explain the link between personal cyber awareness and professional credibility (i.e how poor cyber hygiene outside of work can spill over into your work life and impact your employer, and damage your reputation)
• Explain how common scams operate
• Describe good practice in password management