Insider threats can come in many forms. A disgruntled employee who has access to records can embezzle money. An unsuspecting employee can be phished into giving money or data to a cybercriminal when they receive an email that looks like it came from an executive. Intentional or not, insider threats…
Read MoreActions and planning during the off-season impact how well you are ready to weather another wildfire season. In the past few years, the U.S. mainland has experienced bigger and more frequent wildfire activity. Read below for timely advice on wildfires. Prepare Know where to go. Be familiar with evacuation routes.…
Read MoreActions and planning during the off-season impact how well you are ready to weather another hurricane season. The number of hurricanes and their intensity is on the rise. If you felt prepared, that’s great – keep it up! If you didn’t feel prepared, now is the time to plan ahead.
Read MoreWe know that managing your Family Office is multi-faceted and requires a unique focus on personal needs. This four-part series is designed to educate family office leaders and wealth managers on key trends and priorities in the marketplace. Key Topics include: Emerging Aircraft Exposures for Successful Families Cyber/Digital Protection Navigating…
Read MoreSmoke alarms play a crucial role in safeguarding our homes and workplaces. Around 60% of fire-related fatalities occur in homes with either no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms present. Their importance is the focus of this year’s Fire Prevention Week, observed Oct. 6-12, “Smoke Alarms: Make Them Work…
Read MoreWith the hard insurance market continuing what may soon be a historical run, manufacturers and distributors across the country are clamoring to gain clarity and control of their terms and premiums. This hard market has many contributing factors, including rising replacement costs, capacity going down as losses pile up, and…
Read MoreWith more wealth comes greater security concerns. The statistics don’t lie. A staggering 28% of high-net-worth families have been targeted by bad actors, which caused 25% of them to lose money, said Stephen Hines, senior director and consultant with Jensen Hughes. The former U.S. Secret Service agent partnered with Oswald…
Read MoreThe news has been full of cyberattacks recently and no organization is safe, regardless of its size. Cybercriminals are targeting for-profit and nonprofit organizations, public and private companies, and government entities. Their attacks are also becoming more sophisticated. Earlier this year, the website of the Pennsylvania courts system shut down…
Read MoreA common set of chemicals that appear in our drinking water, food and many consumer products is emerging as the latest threat in insurance. And companies that allow those chemicals to be used in their products likely will be held accountable by insurance companies. Though a national standard has been…
Read MoreThere’s a significant amount of risk involved in any construction project, so all builders should be prepared in case of an accident on the job. It will make the process of making a claim on your insurance easier, more efficient and, hopefully, put the odds in your favor. Claims Treat…
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