
About Us
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Established in 2011, Horizon is a leading insurance broker specializing in cyber insurance, digital risk management, and general insurance solutions. The company collaborates closely with top-tier insurance carriers, investment firms, and international brokers, cultivating a strategic and enduring professional network. Horizon excels in developing innovative and customized insurance solutions, precisely tailored to meet each client’s unique requirements. Additionally, Horizon has extensive experience in managing and leading large-scale insurance projects and business development initiatives, including specialized insurance programs for consumer and credit card loyalty clubs, and establishing strategic partnerships within these sectors.

Horizon
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CEO & Founder
Yaakov (Jacky) Ben Shachar
Jacky Ben Shachar specializes at the intersection of technology and insurance, with a particular focus on cyber insurance. He guides businesses in establishing strategic relationships with global insurance providers and effectively managing digital risks.
Jacky holds professional certifications in cyber crisis management from Reichman University and cyber insurance from Israel’s National Cyber Directorate. His extensive professional experience includes senior managerial roles in the financial and banking sectors, specializing in risk management, insurance, and regulatory compliance. In his banking career, Jacky founded the insurance division, overseeing comprehensive regulatory licensing processes, the implementation of advisory systems, staff training and development, as well as managing operational and sales activities. Additionally, he served in a professional capacity at the Topaz hedge fund of Meitav.
Jacky holds licenses in pension insurance, general insurance, and investment management.
Outside of his professional life, Jacky actively participates in endurance sports, including marathons and Ironman competitions, and is the father of two daughters.
