Riles Egeland
About Riles Egeland
Riles Egeland is a Senior Account Manager specializing in E&O and Cyber at Woodruff Sawyer, where he has worked for ten years. He focuses on providing cyber liability insurance solutions and collaborates with executives to enhance clients' cyber risk management strategies.
Work at Woodruff Sawyer
Riles Egeland has served as a Senior Account Manager in the E&O/Cyber division at Woodruff Sawyer since 2014. In this role, he focuses on anticipating changes in cyber risks to enhance the protection of clients' businesses. Egeland collaborates closely with CFOs, CISOs, and General Counsel to ensure comprehensive cyber risk management. He is part of a dedicated cyber practice that consolidates expertise to address clients' cyber liability needs effectively.
Education and Certifications
Riles Egeland studied at Carnegie Mellon University, where he pursued a program related to Insurance and achieved the Cyber COPE® Insurance Certification from 2021 to 2022. Prior to this, he attended the University of San Francisco, earning a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) with a focus on Finance from 2010 to 2014. His educational background supports his specialization in cyber liability insurance solutions.
Previous Experience
Before joining Woodruff Sawyer, Riles Egeland worked as a Student Assistant in the MGEM Program at the University of San Francisco from 2011 to 2014. This role provided him with foundational experience in a professional environment, contributing to his development in the field of finance and insurance.
Specialization in Cyber Liability Insurance
Riles Egeland specializes in providing cyber liability insurance solutions for a diverse clientele, ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies. He is involved in developing a holistic approach to business risks, integrating cyber liability with other insurance solutions to better protect clients against evolving cyber threats.