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Why Your Businesses Needs Cyber Insurance

There has been a 175% increase in cyber-attacks since, 2017.  Experts now predict it’s not IF you get hacked, it’s WHEN you get hacked. You can prepare your systems and operations, but it all takes is one minor mistake and your business could be shut down for days, weeks, or even months. This type of business loss is typically excluded from the normal business insurance that you carry. Cyber Insurance is a separate form of coverage due to the complexities surrounding this type of loss. Cyber insurance is insurance that covers the [...]

2022-08-08T15:08:17+00:00August 8th, 2022|
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Detox Your Devices

As technology becomes more and more integrated into our daily lives, it becomes more important to be vigilant about your online safety. Take a moment to detox your devices using these helpful tips: Review your online accounts. Go through any online accounts you have and delete any you no longer use. Update the personal information associated with those accounts and remove any unnecessary information. Update your passwords. Update any passwords that haven’t been updated in the last year, making sure to use complex longer passwords with a mix of letters, numbers, and symbols. [...]

2022-04-26T17:46:55+00:00May 29th, 2022|
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Can Your Business Survive A Cyber Attack?

You’ve probably seen the news headlines such as “Business crippled by cyber-attack” or “Hackers cost company millions”… the facts are that studies have shown that 60% of small businesses who experience a cyber attack go out of business within 6 months of the attack1. Cyber attacks can hit a business hard. Often times there is some sort of ransom payout in order to stop the attack, however, even with no ransom, the fallout of a cyber attack could drain your bank account. Can your company survive a cyber attack? When it comes to [...]

2022-04-26T18:08:39+00:00May 8th, 2022|
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Municipalities… Insurance For Your Unique Needs

Municipalities face a lot of risks. From a child getting hurt on a community playground to a town official being sued as the result of their decision-making, many things can go wrong when you are running local government. How can you protect yourself, your staff, and your municipality? The right insurance coverage can help you manage the risks. Every county, parish, town, township, city, and village are unique and require insurance solutions tailored to their distinct needs. Let’s take a look at some of the coverage options you should consider. [...]

2021-11-18T17:54:17+00:00November 18th, 2021|
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Don’t Open That Suspect Email!

It has happened to all of us, you are checking your daily emails and you see one that you did not recognize. It probably said something like “You have won a million dollars!” or “We need to confirm your bank details.” In most cases, these subject lines are the first sign of a phishing email. A phishing email is an attempt to obtain private information such as usernames and passwords or credit card information by pretending to be a trustworthy source. Unfortunately, these emails are becoming more and more prevalent, which is [...]

2020-06-29T14:35:51+00:00June 29th, 2020|
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Cyber Insurance 101

If you go into a business today, chances are you will encounter technology in many forms. From the card reader you use to pay for your purchase to the computer sitting on the desk they may use for inventory or customer management; businesses today are using technology more and more. With this increased use of technology, comes increased risk. There are many different types of risks that are associated with a business using technology. These include data breaches, malware attacks, loss of data, hacking, and [...]

2021-07-27T17:28:44+00:00February 23rd, 2020|
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