How we
Underwrite Risk
At MiC you will deal with the most experienced media underwriters in the industry. We have an adaptive and responsive approach to risk assessment and always provide the most superior tailored policy possible for our clients. We have a board of governors led by media professionals focused on ensuring our mission is always to protect the first amendment. Our loyalty and unmatched commitment to the media industry and Freedom of Speech guarantees we are the best insurance option for any media professional.
Our Underwriting Team
Sinead Murphy
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Los Angeles, CA
Sinead has over 20 years of Media Underwriting and Management experience. Sinead started her career with Hiscox in London and made the move to California to assist with the build of their US business. She has extensive experience developing insurance products and has a keen understanding of the Media E&O market. She has a deep understanding of how Media E&O Insurance can assist with the challenges faced by media organizations. Sinead's experience extends beyond her underwriting expertise as she has a keen understanding of the insurance legal landscape.
Jessica Currier
ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT
New York, NY
With over 10 years of experience in the industry as a broker and underwriter, Jessica has a deep understanding of the unique risks and challenges faced by Media organizations. She is dedicated to providing personalized and efficient services to her clients, ensuring that they have the coverage they need to protect their business. She works creatively to ensure all insureds receive the appropriate coverage and understand the value in our policies. Jessica began her career as a Media & Entertainment Insurance Broker in New York and has worked at Hiscox and Axis Underwriting Media Liability.
How we
handle Claims
MiC has earned a sterling reputation in the media industry for responsibly and consistently paying claims. With honest policy interpretation and minimal interference, our claims team is always available to help navigate the legal landscape allowing our insureds the freedom to manage their business as only they know how. We highly value relationships with our insureds and remain loyal and co-operative through these difficult and occasionally stressful situations.
Our Claims Team
Jay Ward Brown
MIC CLAIMS DEPARTMENT
Executive Claims Counsel
Partner, Ballard Spahr LLP
Jay Ward Brown, a partner at Ballard Spahr, serves as outside claims advisor for MiC Specialty. Jay has been representing news and entertainment companies for more than three decades, and he litigates defamation, privacy, copyright, subpoena, and access matters in the U.S. Supreme Court, federal and state appellate courts, and trial courts around the country. Jay’s prior experience includes managing claims against media and technology companies in North America for a large US Insurance Company and he has significant experience advising insureds on risk reduction.
Jay has been described in Chambers USA as “a lawyer who delivers continuously high-quality service,” possesses “impeccable analysis and impressive writing skills,” and has a “friendly, approachable and attentive demeanor [that] sees clients wanting to use him exclusively.”
Thomas Cooper
MIC CLAIMS DEPARTMENT
EVP – Media & Entertainment Claims
CA License#: 4347680
Thomas has 20 years of claims handling experience. As a young lawyer, he began his legal career in-house defending the intellectual property of MetLife on a global stage. He started his own law firm practice focused on defending franchisees from allegations of misappropriation or misuse of trademarks, trade secrets and trade names. In 2005, he moved his career into the insurance industry and worked for several large insurers handling complex claims for Fortune 500 accounts. For over a decade, Thomas managed a claims department at a major insurance company regularly participating in mediation and arbitration proceedings for libel and slander claims. Thomas has dedicated himself to the MIC claims program where he is committed to upholding First Amendment protections and ensuring the integrity of our claims philosophy. He helps protect publishers and broadcasters and other media outlets from the numerous perils they face in the 21st century.
Thomas combines his commitment to free speech with a thoughtful approach to managing media liability and First Amendment commercial claims, contributing to MIC's mission of providing comprehensive protection and exceptional service.
