Ireland’s insurance sector operates at the intersection of financial risk, personal data, and regulatory scrutiny. Insurers hold vast volumes of sensitive customer information while also supporting complex underwriting, claims processing, and digital service platforms. As cyber threats increasingly target financial institutions, cybersecurity leaders in insurance must balance operational resilience, regulatory compliance, and business enablement. The professionals below are shaping how Ireland’s insurance organisations protect critical systems, manage cyber risk, and maintain trust in an industry built on reliability and long-term confidence.
Terry Wymer — Head of Information Security, Allianz Ireland
Terry Wymer has led information security at Allianz Ireland for nearly two decades, overseeing the development and execution of the organisation’s security strategy, governance framework, and risk management programs. His remit spans enterprise security architecture across traditional data centres and cloud environments, incident response, third-party security oversight, and regulatory compliance with frameworks such as General Data Protection Regulation and Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard. He also contributes at the group level as a member of the Allianz Group Security Control Board, advising on enterprise security architecture, investment priorities, and global cybersecurity strategy.
Eimear Buckley — Chief Information Security Officer, Zurich Insurance Company Ltd
Eimear Buckley serves as Chief Information Security Officer at Zurich Insurance Company Ltd in Ireland, where she is responsible for protecting critical insurance systems and ensuring regulatory compliance. With prior experience as an information risk and compliance consultant at Espion and an information security consultant at ECSC Group plc, she brings deep expertise in risk management, governance, and security program implementation. Her leadership helps Zurich maintain strong security controls while supporting business operations in a highly regulated financial environment.
Luis Cunha — Head of Cybersecurity, The Fidelis Partnership
Luis Cunha leads cybersecurity strategy at The Fidelis Partnership, focusing on protecting sensitive insurance data through robust security program development and operational resilience. His responsibilities include managing security operations centre capabilities, overseeing incident response and remediation processes, and advancing automation to improve detection and response efficiency. His work ensures the organisation maintains a proactive security posture while enabling the business to operate securely in a digital-first insurance ecosystem.
Joe McDonagh — Chief Information Security Officer, AIB Bank
Joe McDonagh serves as Chief Information Security Officer at Allied Irish Banks, where he is responsible for overseeing cybersecurity strategy, risk management, and operational security across one of Ireland’s largest financial institutions. With extensive experience in information technology, risk management, and incident response, he plays a central role in protecting banking systems and customer data. His leadership focuses on aligning security initiatives with business objectives while maintaining strong governance and resilience against evolving cyber threats.
The Security Leaders Protecting Ireland’s Insurance Infrastructure
Cybersecurity leadership in Ireland’s insurance sector requires more than technical expertise—it demands strategic oversight, regulatory fluency, and the ability to support business growth securely. These leaders are strengthening governance, improving incident readiness, and embedding security into core insurance operations. Their work helps ensure that insurers can continue to protect customer data, maintain operational continuity, and uphold trust in an increasingly complex and threat-driven digital environment.