Wood Smith Henning & Berman is pleased to announce that John Darminio, a partner and member of the firm's Cyber and Data Privacy Practice Team, has been selected as a faculty member for the 2026 ClaimsXchange Claims Academy 2026, taking place July 14-15 at the Sheraton Grand in Chicago, Illinois.
Darminio will present "Meet the Breach Response Team: The Scoping Call" on July 14, 2026, alongside fellow faculty members Richard Gatz, Esq., FIP Vice President, Head of Cyber Claims, Arch Insurance Group, Inc.; Stephen Ramey, Chief Cybersecurity Officer, IronGate Security; and Scott Tenenbaum, Esq., Head of North American Claims, Resilience. The session will feature a mock scoping call and debrief, offering an in-depth look at the early stages of breach response. Participants will be introduced to key team members, protocols, and legal considerations that shape an effective and defensible response strategy.
"Being part of the Claims Academy is an exciting opportunity to help claims professionals prepare for the fast-evolving world of cyber incidents," said Darminio. "The scoping call sets the tone for the entire response, and this session is designed to give participants a clear, practical understanding of how to navigate that moment effectively."
Hosted annually, the Claims Academy is known for its immersive, interdisciplinary approach, bringing together leading voices across the claims management industry. Through five focused learning tracks: casualty claims, construction cyber, professional lines, transportation, and workers' compensation, attendees gain hands-on strategies and cutting-edge insights designed to meet the demands of today's most complex claims scenarios.
"I look forward to working alongside an outstanding panel and engaging with attendees on the real-world challenges they face," Darminio added. "The interactive format allows for meaningful discussion around strategy, communication, and risk at the earliest stages of breach."
For more information about the 2026 Claims Academy, visit the event website: https://www.theclaimsx.org/2026-cyber-claimsacademy
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