AEGIS Introduces Affirmative Cyber War Coverage
With the rapidly evolving landscape of offensive cyber operations and geopolitical risk, we're expanding our cyber coverage to include affirmative cyber war and nation-state attack coverage. Affirmative Cyber War coverage will be available for an additional premium charge beginning on May 1, 2026, and is subject to an All-Member Aggregate Limit of $200M. AEGIS Cyber policyholders will now have clarity regarding their coverage, confirming that their cyber policy will respond regardless of the identity or intentions of the threat actor causing the loss. This coverage enhancement is unique in the marketplace and made possible with contributions from our Risk Management Advisory Committee (RMAC) and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Advisory Group, and through the support of our Membership. Please contact your underwriter for more information.
Mark your calendar for upcoming webinars
Our Loss Control Webinar Series continues this spring before we pause for the summer months and pick up our remaining topics starting in September. As a reminder, these one-hour webcast sessions cover a wide variety of safety and risk management topics of interest to electric, natural gas and water utilities. Risk managers, as well as safety, engineering and operations personnel, are encouraged to attend. More information, including how to register for each topic, will be sent via email and posted on our LinkedIn page.
- May 6: Transformer Inspection Testing & Maintenance Suggestions Lessons Learned
- June 3: Solar Loss Control Considerations
- September 2: Smarter Inspections: Data Analytics and Smart Tools for Electric Utilities
- October 7: Renewable Natural Gas & Odorization
- November 4: Monitoring and Diagnostics for Generators
Visit us at RIMS
Headed to RIMS May 3-6 in Philadelphia? We'd love to connect! Join us for cocktails and conversation, Monday, May 4, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at F1 Arcade Philadelphia, or stop by our exhibition booth (#1330) to say hello or schedule a meeting with an AEGIS or AEGIS London staff member. Register to attend our cocktail reception at F1 Arcade using the following link: AEGIS RIMS Cocktail Reception.
Hope to see you there!
Claims Corner: 2026 Claims Roundtables and Claims Seminar
On March 12, AEGIS hosted its first Claims Roundtable of 2026, bringing together claims professionals for an engaging discussion on Effective Use of Expert Witnesses. The virtual event attracted 65 participants, including 49 Members from 28 companies, underscoring strong interest in this critical litigation topic.
The program focused on practical strategies for winning the "battle of the experts," exploring expert selection, scene investigation and management and preparation for deposition and trial testimony. Through real-world case examples, speakers demonstrated how expert witnesses can clarify complex evidence and significantly influence case outcomes.
The session was exceptionally well received, with 92% of post-event survey respondents rating the presentation as "Exceeds" or higher. AEGIS extends its appreciation to the featured speakers, James Ordeneaux (Plauche Maselli Parkerson), Brent Inabnit (Sopko Nussbaum Inabnit) and Steve Pugh (Richardson Plowden), for sharing their expertise with our Membership.
AEGIS remains committed to advancing continuing education for our Members. Our second Claims Roundtable of 2026, Managing and Defending Serious Gas, Electric, and Auto Incidents, will be held on Thursday, June 11, via webinar.
In addition, AEGIS will host its 2026 Claims Seminar on October 12–14 in Chicago. This is an excellent opportunity for our Members and their dedicated outside counsel and brokers to gather in person to discuss the important issues facing AEGIS Members in the management and defense of their claims. Industry experts and litigators will share insights on nuclear verdicts and mega settlements, preparing utility cases for today's jurors and a variety of other topics pertinent to our industry. Click here for more details, and be on the lookout for your invitation to register soon.
Watch for your invitation to the AEGIS 2026 Annual Policyholders' Conference
We are excited to welcome our Members and brokers, along with their families and guests, to beautiful Calgary, Canada, for the AEGIS 2026 Annual Policyholders' Conference, taking place Monday, July 13, to Thursday, July 16, 2026.
The 2026 AEGIS Policyholders' Conference promises to be an exciting opportunity to connect with colleagues and AEGIS representatives, catch up on industry trends, discuss the evolving risk landscape and work together to develop thoughtful solutions to meet these challenges head-on. Attendees and their families will also enjoy time to mingle during our receptions and an exciting schedule of tours showcasing the best of Calgary in the summer.
Plans are well underway to make this a Policyholders' Conference you won't want to miss, with impactful guest speakers, important industry updates, lively receptions and engaging tours in and around Calgary. Watch for your invitation to register coming soon.
AEGIS 2025 Annual Review Coming Soon
We look forward to sharing the strong financial performance of your Mutual and the many ways AEGIS continues to lead the way in providing stable capacity, collaborative claims support and specialized loss control services to the energy industry. Watch for an email with a link to our 2025 Annual Review, expected to be published in early May.
Power Ready Focused Services Coming Soon
Helping our Members strategically manage risk is our top priority. At AEGIS, we support that mission by conducting comprehensive casualty risk assessments of each member's operations every three years. Led by our senior Loss Control professionals, these in‑depth, on‑site reviews bring together engineering, operational and support teams to examine reported claims, operational practices, policies and safety programs.
When an assessment identifies operational or public safety risks, our commitment doesn't stop there. Through Loss Control's Focused Services, Members have access to on‑site support from a senior AEGIS Loss Control professional to help implement practical, effective risk reduction strategies.
We've recently enhanced our suite of Power Ready Focused Services for electric utility Members, which will be available soon. These programs are designed to address risks identified in electric risk assessments, including:
- Design standards
- System inspections
- Incident investigation
- Wildfire mitigation
- Emergency call handling
- Public safety awareness programs
Power Ready Focused Services for natural gas utility Members are also in development and will be introduced in the coming months.
Watch for more details and a link to learn about the full range of Power Ready Focused Service offerings, which will soon be available to support the unique safety needs of our electric utility Members.
Quick Tips: Maintaining Drainage Systems in Turbine Buildings
A properly designed and maintained drainage system is critical in preventing a fire from an uncontained fuel spill – one of the worst disasters that can occur in a turbine building. As an integral part of the fire protection system, when a drain is needed to contain and remove a combustible fluid release, it's needed immediately. A drain that is partially or entirely blocked cannot perform this function effectively. In its latest Quick Tip, AEGIS Loss Control uses a real-life case study to illustrate the importance of routine inspection and maintenance and provides critical considerations to ensure drainage systems are fully operational before they're needed. Click here to access the full copy.
Updated Flood, Wind and Hail Hazard Risk Reduction Design Considerations for Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Sites White Paper Now Available
As utilities shift from traditional fossil-based generation to renewable sources, the reliability and resilience of these assets have never been more critical—especially for photovoltaic (PV) solar, which now plays a central role in power generation.
We're pleased to share the updated edition of AEGIS Loss Control's white paper, Flood, Wind and Hail Hazard Risk Reduction Design Considerations for Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Sites. This resource brings together the latest guidance from the International Building Code (IBC), with input from FEMA, to outline key design considerations and construction requirements that help mitigate flood, wind and hail risks at PV sites.
Click the link for more information on how to access this important resource.
