Rachel Jenkins
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Rachel Jenkins

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Rachel is one of the premier leading insurance professionals with over ten years of experience in the industry. After graduating from University of Pennsylvania Wharton School of business and launching her career as a management liability underwriter at AIG, she spent several years as a client advisor for the Financial Institution Group at Marsh. Rachel advised on risk management for the world’s largest banks, insurance companies, asset managers & funds. Since joining the Founder Shield as a Senior Account Executive in 2017, she now leads the Customer Success team. Rachel focuses on client advising, improving policy language for venture-backed companies, including financial institutions, healthcare, ecommerce, and SaaS companies, and developing new tech to continue driving innovation in the insurance industry.

Authored articles

clinical-trials-insurance
January 19 • Specialty

Clinical Trials Insurance Guide

Launching research in hopes of bringing an FDA-approved drug to the market is a risky process. Here’s how clinical trials insurance can help companies navigate this endeavor.

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digital-health-companies
November 16 • Risk Management

Insurance Guide for Digital Health Companies

Digital health companies impact society now more than ever before — but new opportunities mean facing unknown risks. Here’s the insurance guide you need to help protect your ehealth business.

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digital-health-companies-funding-trends
September 1 • GrowthRisk Management

Funding Trends Digital Health Companies Should Know

Digital health companies catapulted to the forefront of the US healthcare system during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are the funding trends keeping the momentum going and what you should know to prep for the future.

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cyber-liability-premiums
August 29 • Cyber Liability

To Understand Cyber Liability Premiums, Let’s Talk About Hurricanes

Cyber liability insurance premiums are rising, and company leaders struggle to keep up with the increase — but why is this happening? Let’s talk about the “hurricane effect” and what to expect in the future.

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ransomeware-defense
June 13 • Cyber Liability

Ransomware Defense — 5 Tips to Protect Your Business

With cyber attacks on the rise for technology and late-stage companies, it’s up to risk management teams to build fortifying ransomware defense — here’s how.

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dark-patterns-data-protection
March 22 • Cyber Liability

How “Dark Patterns” Impact Data Protection

Dark patterns are everywhere, from confusing ecommerce checkouts to unsubscribe links — and they impact data protection. Let’s talk about it.

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cloud_outages_downtime
December 16 • Cyber Liability

How Insurance Can Limit the Impact of Cloud Outages & Downtime

Cloud outages can cause devastating downtime, resulting in business interruption and loss — but we have a solution for this issue.

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TWRM Dec 1
December 12 • Thought Leadership

This Week in Risk Management — December Issue #1

A cloud outage disrupts business processes across the US while the new Omicron variant threatens our collective health. Plus, a favorite coffee joint faces some steep allegations, and BlackRock plays financial advisor. This week’s clip provides a healthy dose of risk management happenings and juicy insights you won’t want to miss. Major Cloud Outage Devastated

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cyber liability_crime_insurance
October 12 • Crime InsuranceCyber Liability

What’s the Difference Between Crime and Cyber Insurance?

Plenty of overlap occurs between crime and cyber liability insurance. Let’s review the similarities and differences in these policies for startups, or even small business or mid-market company.

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TWRM Sept 2
October 5 • Thought Leadership

This Week In Risk Management — September Issue #2

If you look toward the stars in roughly a week, a unique sight will be floating through the sky — The Shat. Yes, in this roundup, we’re talking about William Shatner visiting space, a win for diversity, vaccine mandates, and how Amazon continues to expand. In a recent RIMS podcast, host Justin Smulison touched on

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TWRM Sept 1
September 14 • Thought Leadership

This Week in Risk Management — September Issue #1

One part of the world is on fire, the other part is underwater, and we’re all trying to figure out how these disasters will impact us in the future. So, let’s talk about all things risk management — at least, for this week. Hurricane Ida Could Cost Insurers $18B The Caribbean and US experienced substantial

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cyber-liability-insurance
August 31 • Cyber Liability

Cyber Liability Insurance Guide

Cyber liability insurance can seem confusing — but it doesn’t have to be. Here are several crucial cyber coverage guidelines for startups and technology companies.

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MSP insurance
August 30 • Cyber LiabilityErrors & OmissionsRisk Management

Managed Service Providers (MSPs) Insurance Guide

With the environment rapidly changing for a small or mid-market business, what risks do MSPs face now? Here’s a practical guide to MSP insurance.

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TWRM-Aug-1
August 3 • Thought Leadership

This Week In Risk Management — August Issue #1

This week in risk management, we talk about the “Wild West” market, companies leaving each other at the altar, and robot-driven taxis. If you’re ready for some twists and turns, you’re in the right place. Let’s go. Amazon Can’t Dodge Product Liability in Wild West Market Amazon is the largest online marketplace, but it’s routinely

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post-acquisition
July 26 • Directors & OfficersEPLIErrors & OmissionsFiduciary LiabilityGeneral LiabilityReps and Warranties Insurance

Post-Acquisition Insurance & M&A Risk Management Guide

Late-stage companies sometimes overlook post-acquisition challenges, but they still pose a problem. Here’s how to navigate these tricky situations.

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remote work risks
July 13 • Risk Management

Remote Work: Understand the Lasting Risks

Many mid-market and late-stage companies are adopting hybrid work schedules, embracing flexible options — but at what cost? Let’s talk about remote work risks.

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media-liability-insurance
May 25 • Risk Management

Media Liability Insurance Guide

Publishers, agencies, and even corporate bloggers face unique risks — but media liability insurance has solutions. Here’s an overview.

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social-media-influencer
April 10 • Cyber LiabilityRisk Management

Top 5 Social Media Influencer Lawsuits

A social media influencer often reaches millions of people, raising the stakes for the mid-market companies who hire them. Here’s how these risks unfold.

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trade_credit_insurance_1
March 27 • Risk Management

Trade Credit Insurance

Accounts receivables can either prevent development or catapult you forward. Here’s how trade credit insurance can support growth.

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Fintech-Insurance-Trends-2020-feature
February 27 • Thought Leadership

Fintech Trends & Insurance in 2020

With 2019 and all its innovations in the rearview mirror, here are fintech trends we expect to see in 2020—plus, how it will impact insurance.

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ESOPs
September 17 • Directors & OfficersFiduciary Liability

ESOPs: Do They Impact D&O Insurance?

Plenty of risks are associated with ESOPs. But, how do they impact your current D&O, E&O, or general liability insurance policy. Here’s the scoop.

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Insurance and Contracts Requirements guide
June 20 • General LiabilitySpotlightThought Leadership

The Ultimate Guide to Insurance Requirements in Contracts

Vendors, cities, partners, investors, etc.— often require specific insurance policies as a part of a contract. We breakdown why and what you need to know

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In the Media

Article

5 Ways to Demonstrate to Investors Your Startup Is Prepared for a Rainy Day

Cyber Risk Podcast
Podcast

Self-Insuring for Cyber Risks

Cybersecurity is intertwining with D&O litigation and more companies are self-insuring for cyber risks. Our Customer Success Manager, Rachel Jenkins, dives into the reasons..

Article

5 of the Biggest Gaps in Cyber Liability Insurance

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Navigating Biotech Risks from Discovery to Approval

Feature

Leaders Edge: Game On!

Rachel Jenkins & Wil Hamory weigh in on the response to the coronavirus, esports are pivoting, bringing team sports back online and back onto..

Rachel 11 FS Podcast
Podcast

Insurtech Insider Ep #110

Rachel Jenkins features on a panel of experts to take deep dive into new insurance products in this space, with a focus on how..