London, 4 February 2026 — At the prestigious Cyber Insurance Awards Europe 2026, held at The Brewery in London and organised by Intelligent Insurer, Andrea García Beltrán was named Cyber Insurance Mentor of the Year, marking a significant milestone for European cyber insurance leadership.

In addition to this individual honour, the Cibervoces Podcast & CyberSpecs Training Hub — founded and led by Andrea García Beltrán — was also recognised as Highly Commended in the Cyber Insurance Awareness Initiative of the Year category.

The ceremony brought together more than 500 cyber insurance professionals, underwriters, brokers, reinsurers and technology leaders from across Europe.

A Double Recognition for Leadership and Education in Cyber Insurance

The Cyber Insurance Awards Europe 2026 celebrate excellence, innovation and impact across the European cyber insurance market.

Andrea García Beltrán’s recognition reflects:

• Her contribution to mentoring emerging professionals in cyber underwriting and risk governance

• Her work bridging technical cyber risk and executive decision-making

• Her efforts to make cyber insurance education accessible across geographical and demographic boundaries

The judges specifically praised the Cibervoces Podcast for:

“Bridging geographical and demographic gaps in understanding, and providing accessible, authentic content that strengthens digital resilience.”

What Is the Cyber Insurance Mentor of the Year Award?

The Cyber Insurance Mentor of the Year Award recognises individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership in developing talent within the cyber insurance sector.

This includes:

• Mentoring underwriters and brokers

• Promoting ethical leadership in digital risk

• Advancing knowledge of AI-driven risk and systemic cyber exposure

• Supporting cross-border collaboration in Europe and Latin America

Andrea García Beltrán’s  is an International Speaker, Founder and ChairWomen of CyberSpecs TM, Host Cibervoces podcast and work at Nirvana — where she serves as Partner & Head of Cyber, Media & Tech Europe — has focused on strengthening underwriting discipline while fostering industry-wide education and innovation.

Cibervoces & CyberSpecs: A Cyber Insurance Awareness Initiative

The Cibervoces Podcast and CyberSpecs Training Hub were recognised as Highly Commended in the Cyber Insurance Awareness Initiative of the Year category.

The initiative explores:

• Cybersecurity governance

• Artificial intelligence risk

• Digital resilience frameworks

• Systemic cyber risk

• Insurance as a strategic risk transfer tool

Through bilingual content and cross-continental dialogue, the platform contributes to closing the cyber insurance protection gap and enhancing public understanding of digital risk.

Why This Recognition Matters for the European Cyber Insurance Market

The European cyber insurance market is undergoing rapid transformation due to:

• The rise of AI-enabled cyber threats

• Regulatory developments such as NIS2 and the EU AI Act

• Increased board-level accountability for cyber governance

• Systemic risk concerns affecting insurers and reinsurers

Awards such as those organised by Intelligent Insurer highlight the importance of:

• Structured mentoring

• Education-driven resilience

• Responsible underwriting

• Strategic risk management

This recognition reinforces the growing role of education as a core pillar of cyber insurance sustainability.

Event Details

• Event: Cyber Insurance Awards Europe 2026

• Date: 4 February 2026

• Location: The Brewery, London

• Organiser: Intelligent Insurer

• Attendance: 500+ European cyber insurance professionals

Statement from Andrea Garcia Beltran:

Andrea García Beltrán “We are delighted to share this double recognition. Cyber insurance is not only about transferring risk — it is about understanding it, quantifying it and building long-term resilience. Mentorship and education remain central to strengthening our industry.”

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won Cyber Insurance Mentor of the Year 2026?

Andrea García Beltrán was named Cyber Insurance Mentor of the Year at the Cyber Insurance Awards Europe 2026 in London.

What is the Cyber Insurance Awards Europe?

The Cyber Insurance Awards Europe is an annual industry event organised by Intelligent Insurer recognising excellence and innovation within the European cyber insurance market.

What was Cibervoces recognised for?

Cibervoces Podcast and CyberSpecs Training Hub were Highly Commended in the Cyber Insurance Awareness Initiative of the Year category for promoting accessible education and digital resilience.

Where were the Cyber Insurance Awards 2026 held?

The awards ceremony took place at The Brewery in London on 4 February 2026.

Why is mentorship important in cyber insurance?

Mentorship strengthens underwriting discipline, supports emerging talent, enhances governance standards and improves systemic resilience across the cyber insurance ecosystem.

What were the Comments from the Judges?

Judges’ Comments: Praised for bridging geographical and demographic gaps in understanding, as well as providing accessible, authentic content.

We’re delighted to share news of this double win, as we continue to invest, innovate and mentor within the Cyber Industry. A special thanks to Intelligent Insurer for hosting an inspiring night, and congratulations to all other nominees and winners.