Strategic Defense: Crafting a Resilient Cyber and Executive Risk Framework

Travis Kolupanowich

Travis joined Coalition in 2021 and was relocated from SLC to ATL in 2023 for his current position where he helps brokers and their insureds navigate the evolving cyber space and secure industry leading coverage.

Travis holds two bachelor’s degrees from Utah State University and later earned his MBA while simultaneously pursuing a career in technology. This background gives him a unique perspective on the intersection of business operations, risk management, and cyber insurance.

Today, you might see him speaking in Coalitions “Continuing Education” webinars, attending industry conferences, or in the office of insurance brokers relaying the never-ending evolutions in the industry. His goal is to simplify these complex dynamics and help businesses stay protected in an increasingly digital world. Personally, he loves outdoor recreation, his golden retriever, and adding to his plant collection.

Xavier Watson

Xavier has been with Coalition for three years supporting the growth of both its executive risk and cyber book of business, with a recent shift of focus to the Southeast, where he calls home. He proudly shows up to work every day knowing that he is continuing the company’s mantra of “Protecting the unprotected.”

When he’s not speaking on the importance of coverage and mitigating remote desktop exposures, you'll find him on his homestead in rural Tennessee, with his wife and 2 children (2 and 1 years old). He’s passionate about the outdoors and spends as much time gardening, hunting, fishing, and hiking as he can.

Michael Brucker, CIC, CCIC

Michael has over 25 years of experience in the insurance industry.  A proud graduate of Temple University, Fox School of Business in Philadelphia PA, he began his career in 1999 with Liberty Mutual Insurance in the National Market Claims division, managing claims for Large National Risks.  In 2001, Michael took an opportunity with Liberty Mutual and moved to Atlanta, GA.  Michael finished his career with Liberty Mutual in 2005 as a Technical Claims Specialist.  Michael joined Brown & Brown in 2005 as a Claims Manager, providing claims management services and data analytics on the property and casualty lines of business for middle to large complex risks.

Michael has held several roles within Brown & Brown including account executive, producer, marketing leader, IT manager, and is currently senior vice president of risk management.  Michael is versed in many aspects of insurance placement and risk management is responsible for placement of insurance coverage, insurance carrier stewardship, risk services support, people recruiting and enhancement, and continues to manage his own book of business.

Michael recently completed a nine-month course for Cyber COPE Insurance Certification (CCIC) sponsored by Chubb and Carnegie Mellon University Heinz College of Information Systems.  Michael is a current resident of Roswell, GA with his wife and two adult children.

Elliott Johnson

Elliott has over 15 years of solution sales experience between property & casualty insurance and enterprise software. He focuses on helping complex technology companies improve their cyber and executive programs.

Elliott graduated from Creighton University with bachelor’s degrees in business management and philosophy. He also received a Master in Negotiation and Alternative Dispute Resolution.