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Detox Your Devices
Detox Your Devices

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. [...]

Kali Jo Grove2022-04-26T17:46:55+00:00May 29th, 2022|

Can Your Business Survive A Cyber Attack?
Can Your Business Survive A Cyber Attack?

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 [...]

Kali Jo Grove2022-04-26T18:08:39+00:00May 8th, 2022|

Trucking: Insurance For Your Unique Needs
Trucking: Insurance For Your Unique Needs

Trucking: Insurance For Your Unique Needs

From owner-operators to major fleets, the trucking industry is one that faces many risks. Whether it’s employee injury and illness or damage to your trucks, the right insurance protection is important. For the trucking industry specifically, insurance can quickly become one of the most complicated aspects of business because your coverages and premiums are dependent on so many things. Everything from the age of your drivers and vehicles to the type of materials you are transporting is a factor. Because this can be complex, let us help break down some of [...]

Kali Jo Grove2022-02-23T16:58:56+00:00February 23rd, 2022|

Manufacturing: Insurance For Your Unique Needs
Manufacturing: Insurance For Your Unique Needs

Manufacturing: Insurance For Your Unique Needs

Manufacturing can be a dangerous business. Whether you work with band saws and drill presses or harmful chemicals there are a lot of risks that both your employees and your business face. From on the job injuries to environmental accidents… these risks could end up costing you a small fortune. How do you protect yourself, your employees, and your business from the risks you face daily? You most likely already implement safety procedures and policies to keep everyone safe. You also probably have checks and balances in place to safeguard your business [...]

Kali Jo Grove2022-02-23T16:52:21+00:00February 23rd, 2022|

Personal Cyber Insurance
Personal Cyber Insurance

Personal Cyber Insurance

We have all heard the stories of businesses being hacked or data being leaked. Major companies like Facebook and Adobe and much smaller local businesses alike have all fallen victim to these cyberattacks, but did you know that cybercrime isn’t business exclusive? Individuals are just as much at risk. Throughout the last decade, we have seen technology become an increasingly larger part of our lives. From attending school to ordering groceries, everything is done online these days. With this increased use of technology, the risk of you falling victim to cyber-attacks increases. In [...]

Kali Jo Grove2021-07-27T13:57:39+00:00June 6th, 2021|

Construction and Excavating…Insurance Plans To Meet Your Need
Construction and Excavating…Insurance Plans To Meet Your Need

Construction and Excavating…Insurance Plans To Meet Your Need

As you know, contractors and excavators face more risks than most businesses. Big jobs call for heavy equipment, large crews, and comes with plenty of hazards. Your equipment is expensive and the chance for accidents is high. How can you protect yourself, your employees, and your company from the dangers you face every day just doing your job? One important tool you can use to manage risks is the right insurance coverage. The right package of policies can ensure you are covered in case there is an accident. There are always conditions [...]

Kali Jo Grove2021-05-11T18:07:55+00:00May 11th, 2021|

Don’t Open That Suspect Email!
Don’t Open That Suspect Email!

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 [...]

Kali Jo Grove2020-06-29T14:35:51+00:00June 29th, 2020|

Cyber Insurance and Everyday People
Cyber Insurance and Everyday People

Cyber Insurance and Everyday People

We live in a technology world. Most people rely on technology to live their everyday life. Whether it is getting news on our computer, purchasing items online, or using social media sites on our Smart Phone; the average American spends at least 8 hours a week of screen time online. It is an exciting time to be alive; however, it also a scary time. With increasing technology use comes increasing threats. The technology we all rely on every day gives us a window to the outside world, but it also gives the outside [...]

JohnAdmin20182019-04-18T14:18:31+00:00April 20th, 2019|

Cyber Insurance: Expectations vs. Reality
Cyber Insurance: Expectations vs. Reality

Cyber Insurance: Expectations vs. Reality

In today’s ever-changing world it is becoming easier to fall victim to a cyber-attack on your business. According to a study conducted by the Online Trust Alliance (OTA), there were an estimated 160,000 cyber attacks in 2017. This is nearly double the amount from the prior year and is expected to grow in the coming years. The average cost of each data breach in 2017 was $3.62 million which is 10 percent more than prior years. What can a business do to prepare and protect themselves from cyber-attacks? Cyber liability insurance can [...]

JohnAdmin20182018-12-12T08:59:13+00:00December 1st, 2018|

What does Cyber Liability Insurance Cover?
What does Cyber Liability Insurance Cover?

What does Cyber Liability Insurance Cover?

Most businesses today use technology both in the workplace and with consumers. Technology is used to do everything from general business, store private information, maintain communication, and much more. With the use of technology increasing every day, it is vital to protect your company when it comes to cyber threats. According to USA TODAY, 60% of small business go out of businesses within 6 months of a cyber attack and the cost of an attack can range from $84,000 to $148,000. They also note that almost two-thirds of all attacks are aimed [...]

JohnAdmin20182018-12-10T15:04:58+00:00July 24th, 2018|