Catalyit Coffee Chat with Motiva Networks

May 18, 2026

Cybersecurity compliance is becoming non-negotiable for insurance agencies

The Rundown

In a conversation with Catalyit, Motiva founder and CEO Walter Contreras discussed how growing cybersecurity regulations and rising cyber threats are forcing insurance agencies to take a more proactive approach to compliance, risk assessments, and vendor oversight. With more states adopting regulations modeled after New York’s cybersecurity framework, agencies can no longer afford to treat cybersecurity as an afterthought.

The Context

Motiva has spent more than 25 years serving the insurance industry, evolving from traditional IT services into a specialized cybersecurity and compliance partner for agencies.
Contreras noted that states across the U.S. are increasingly adopting cybersecurity requirements similar to New York’s Department of Financial Services (DFS) regulations, creating new compliance obligations for agencies.
He emphasized that cybersecurity and compliance are separate disciplines from standard IT support, requiring ongoing risk assessments, documented controls, and regulatory expertise.
Motiva is pursuing SOC 2 compliance as part of its commitment to demonstrating strong internal security controls and accountability.
Agencies should regularly evaluate their IT providers by asking about security monitoring, breach response procedures, employee access controls, third-party vendors, and cybersecurity assessments.

Why it Matters

Cybersecurity regulations are rapidly expanding beyond a handful of states, and regulators are increasingly scrutinizing how agencies protect customer data. Motiva's key message was simple: trust is no longer enough. Insurance agencies must actively verify that both their own security practices and their vendors’ controls meet modern standards. Those who wait until after a breach or a compliance audit may find themselves facing far greater costs than investing in cybersecurity preparedness today.

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