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Associated Press
3 days ago
- Business
- Associated Press
FifthWall Solutions Rebrands as UKON
DENVER, CO - June 2, 2025 ( NEWMEDIAWIRE ) - FifthWall Solutions today unveiled its new corporate identity: UKON. The move marks a strategic evolution from wholesale broker to cyber insurance marketplace. Our mission is simple: every business has the right to survive a cyber attack. 'UKON is more than a name. It is a signal,' said Cole Knuth, Chief Executive Officer. 'We're charting a new path in cyber protection, one that simplifies insurance, quantifies risk, and restores confidence.' Originally founded in 2015 by Doug Wright following a severe cyber breach, FifthWall grew into the first dedicated cyber-only wholesaler in the United States. Its purpose was clear: help brokers and partners secure better coverage through streamlined access to more than 50 top carriers. Built on trust, speed, and strategic depth, that foundation still fuels the company today. UKON is the next chapter. 'This isn't a departure - it's an evolution,' said Gene Stevens, Chief Technology Officer of UKON. 'FifthWall pioneered wholesale cyber insurance, establishing unmatched discipline, speed, and depth of relationships across the carrier ecosystem. UKON carries this DNA forward, strategically bridging cyber risk expertise from the technology and insurance industries into one unified platform that reimagines how risk is communicated, valued, and reduced.' This rebrand introduces more than a name. It introduces an identity aligned to a larger strategy. The new logo features a magnetized needle, a direct reference to the compass instruments used to navigate the unchartered wilderness of the Yukon Territory. Like the Yukon River, one of the most powerful and previously uncharted rivers in the world, cyber insurance has long been difficult to map and move through. UKON sets out to change that. Chief Marketing Officer Matt Hightower led the creative and brand development alongside UK-based creative agency Vida Creative, beginning in November 2024 with an in-person branding workshop. 'Vida helped us reconnect to our 'why' and gave us the strategy and language to bring our brand vision to life,' said Hightower. 'They understood the parallels between the Yukon Territory and the unchartered world of cyber risk. What they delivered was more than branding material or strategy. It was clarity.' 'We're thrilled to have partnered with the FifthWall team to shape and launch UKON's new brand and website,' said Ellen Hedley, Director of Vida Creative. 'As a breakthrough platform in the cyber insurance space, UKON represents a bold step forward and we're proud to have played a role in helping the team define their positioning and share it with the world.' Hedley and Vida Creative led the complete rebrand initiative including the website redesign, brand positioning, and visual language. Vida's Design Director, Chris Stephenson, crafted UKON's new brand elements, drawing from raw geography and navigational iconography to produce a visual identity rooted in precision and strength. The result is now live: a new name, a new logo, a new mission, a new purpose. UKON, as a platform, was first introduced to the MSP community at XChange in March of this year. It will formally launch at Pax8 Beyond on June 8, where UKON is a Platinum Sponsor. Attendees can experience live demonstrations at Booth 314 and hear directly from the team during a main stage presentation on June 10. The UKON Founders Club, a limited early-access program for MSPs aiming to drive revenue as Cyber Risk Advisors, remains available by invitation. About UKON is a cyber insurance marketplace that helps businesses assess risk, access coverage, and build resilience through embedded distribution and real-time underwriting. Designed for MSPs, agencies, and enterprise partners, UKON simplifies the insurance process with automated quoting, financial-grade risk intelligence, and direct access to top carriers. Vendor-agnostic and execution-focused, UKON is redefining how cyber insurance is delivered in today's digital economy. Social Links X | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | LinkedIn Media Contact Full Name: Jon Gomez Title: Director of Communications Strategy Company Name: UKON Phone Number: 310-508-2880 Website:
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
FifthWall Solutions Rebrands as UKON
DENVER, CO - June 2, 2025 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - FifthWall Solutions today unveiled its new corporate identity: UKON. The move marks a strategic evolution from wholesale broker to cyber insurance marketplace. Our mission is simple: every business has the right to survive a cyber attack. "UKON is more than a name. It is a signal," said Cole Knuth, Chief Executive Officer. "We're charting a new path in cyber protection, one that simplifies insurance, quantifies risk, and restores confidence." Originally founded in 2015 by Doug Wright following a severe cyber breach, FifthWall grew into the first dedicated cyber-only wholesaler in the United States. Its purpose was clear: help brokers and partners secure better coverage through streamlined access to more than 50 top carriers. Built on trust, speed, and strategic depth, that foundation still fuels the company today. UKON is the next chapter. "This isn't a departure - it's an evolution," said Gene Stevens, Chief Technology Officer of UKON. "FifthWall pioneered wholesale cyber insurance, establishing unmatched discipline, speed, and depth of relationships across the carrier ecosystem. UKON carries this DNA forward, strategically bridging cyber risk expertise from the technology and insurance industries into one unified platform that reimagines how risk is communicated, valued, and reduced." This rebrand introduces more than a name. It introduces an identity aligned to a larger strategy. The new logo features a magnetized needle, a direct reference to the compass instruments used to navigate the unchartered wilderness of the Yukon Territory. Like the Yukon River, one of the most powerful and previously uncharted rivers in the world, cyber insurance has long been difficult to map and move through. UKON sets out to change that. Chief Marketing Officer Matt Hightower led the creative and brand development alongside UK-based creative agency Vida Creative, beginning in November 2024 with an in-person branding workshop. "Vida helped us reconnect to our why' and gave us the strategy and language to bring our brand vision to life," said Hightower. "They understood the parallels between the Yukon Territory and the unchartered world of cyber risk. What they delivered was more than branding material or strategy. It was clarity." "We're thrilled to have partnered with the FifthWall team to shape and launch UKON's new brand and website," said Ellen Hedley, Director of Vida Creative. "As a breakthrough platform in the cyber insurance space, UKON represents a bold step forward and we're proud to have played a role in helping the team define their positioning and share it with the world." Hedley and Vida Creative led the complete rebrand initiative including the website redesign, brand positioning, and visual language. Vida's Design Director, Chris Stephenson, crafted UKON's new brand elements, drawing from raw geography and navigational iconography to produce a visual identity rooted in precision and strength. The result is now live: a new name, a new logo, a new mission, a new purpose. UKON, as a platform, was first introduced to the MSP community at XChange in March of this year. It will formally launch at Pax8 Beyond on June 8, where UKON is a Platinum Sponsor. Attendees can experience live demonstrations at Booth 314 and hear directly from the team during a main stage presentation on June 10. The UKON Founders Club, a limited early-access program for MSPs aiming to drive revenue as Cyber Risk Advisors, remains available by invitation. About UKON is a cyber insurance marketplace that helps businesses assess risk, access coverage, and build resilience through embedded distribution and real-time underwriting. Designed for MSPs, agencies, and enterprise partners, UKON simplifies the insurance process with automated quoting, financial-grade risk intelligence, and direct access to top carriers. Vendor-agnostic and execution-focused, UKON is redefining how cyber insurance is delivered in today's digital economy. Social Links X | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | LinkedIn Media ContactFull Name: Jon GomezTitle: Director of Communications StrategyCompany Name: UKONPhone Number: 310-508-2880Website:
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Retired firefighter passes away after serving over 50 years for multiple departments
A retired firefighter who served for over 50 years across the Miami Valley has passed away. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Doug Wright passed away on May 27 at the age of 74 in his Greenville home, according to his online obituary. TRENDING STORIES: Coroner called to crash near Dayton International Airport 3 hospitalized after crash in Preble County 1 officer in critical condition, another stable after shooting in Ohio; Suspect on the run Wright graduated from Mississinawa Valley High School in 1970. 'He had a heart of gold and lived for helping people and his community, as exemplified by his 55 years as a firefighter, and his time on the Greenville City Council,' his obituary stated. Wright started his career as a firefighter in 1968 with the Union City, Ohio, Fire Department, where he rose to the rank of fire chief in 1998. He joined the Liberty Township Fire Department in 2008 and served as the Jefferson Township Fire Chief in 2020 until his retirement in 2023. Visitation is May 30 at Tribute Funeral Homes in Greenville from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. 'A Firefighter Memorial Bell Service will be held at 7:00 PM on Friday at the funeral home,' his obituary said. A celebration of life will be held at Reverent Church in Greenville on May 31 at 10 a.m. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
