Robert Thomas named Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Relm Insurance

Relm Insurance appointed Robert Thomas as Chief Information Security Officer. Thomas brings over 20 years of cybersecurity and technology leadership experience across the banking, insurance and fintech sectors, and will shape the specialty insurer's information security strategy as it scales globally.

According to Relm Insurance, Thomas will be responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance and strengthening the company's cyber resilience, in addition to executing its information security strategy. According to the announcement, Thomas said he will lead efforts to strengthen cybersecurity posture and to make security a core enabler of resilience and growth across the business.

Relm Insurance says that over his career Thomas has led digital transformation initiatives and moved organisations from outsourced IT service models to internal ones. The company says he has also implemented automation and DevOps programs intended to drive operational efficiency. According to Relm Insurance, Thomas holds a Master of Science in Information Technology from the University of Liverpool. The company describes his leadership philosophy as centred on mentorship, transparency and collaboration, with cross-functional teams empowered to deliver secure and scalable solutions.

Relm Insurance describes itself as an insurer dedicated to emerging industries. The company says Relm Insurance has announced a strategic partnership with Cybercube. According to the company, Relm has tapped Web3 cyber security company Cyvers for a comprehensive suite of security measures. The company also reports that Relm has partnered with Project Eleven to explore quantum risk.