What Is Multi-Factor Authentication?

October 3, 2021

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is a security process that requires users to respond to requests to verify their identities before they can access networks or other online applications. MFA may use knowledge, possession of physical objects, or geographic or network locations to confirm identity. Why is multi-factor authentication needed? As organizations digitize operations and take on…

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Help secure your accounts with these strong password tips

October 3, 2021

It’s no secret that passwords have substantial monetary value to cybercriminals. The importance of using secure, unique passwords is growing as you entrust increasing amounts of personal information to organizations and businesses that can fall victim to data breaches and password leaks. Although there may be little you can do to prevent a large-scale data…

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Five Steps to Creating a Cyber Security Incident Response Plan

October 3, 2021

Concern for cybercrime has increased 62% in the past year. Over 41,600 incidents and 2,013 confirmed data breaches were investigated by Verizon and its partners in the past year. The numbers paint a dark picture of the growing threat to businesses of all sizes – concern for cybercrime has increased 62 percent in the past…

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Let us help protect you from the fallout of a product liability lawsuit.

September 29, 2021

Product Liability insurance can help protect you if your business faces a lawsuit from the fallout that occurs in the event your product causes injury or other damage to third parties, even if a product is used incorrectly. Product Liability insurance isn’t just for companies that manufacture products. Any company that sells, distributes or designs…

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What type of factors can lead to a recall event?

August 22, 2021

It is essential to understand why recalls occur in an ideal world, every product that we build, buy, or own, would be perfect in every way. The reality, however, teaches us that while perfection is something to strive for in the marketplace, it is often something that is not always attained. While some may be…

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Better Dwelling Coverage

August 16, 2021

With a standard homeowners insurance policy, your dwelling is insured for a specific amount, which is listed on your policy’s declaration page. Here’s a key difference between standard homeowners and High- Value homeowners. High Value policies often go above and beyond a standard policy by offering extended replacement cost coverage for your dwelling and other…

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Better Contents Coverage

August 16, 2021

When it comes to your possessions, owners of high-value homes are always concerned that they get enough insurance coverage for homes filled with expensive personal items. Not only that, high-value home policies cover your dwelling for all risks, versus a standard home insurance policy covers your home for a limited amount of risks (“named perils”),…

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Remote Workers Reluctant to Return to the Workplace

June 8, 2021

There’s a reluctance among workers to give up location flexible work after the pandemic. According to a survey conducted by YouGov earlier this year, 80 percent of Americans who started working from home during the pandemic want to continue doing so at least half the time when the pandemic is over. While 24 percent of…

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What is an employer to do in order to protect against litigation?

June 6, 2021

As workers are encouraged to return to the office, employers are walking a tightrope fraught with liability and risk. In fact, big insurers like Chubb, AIG and Travelers are bracing for an onslaught of claims related to employment and labor lawsuits as workers head back to the office. As employers continue to grapple with the…

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COVID-19 cyberthreats

May 6, 2021

Cyberthreats are constantly evolving in order to take advantage of online behavior and trends. The COVID-19 outbreak is no exception. Cybercriminals are attacking the computer networks and systems of individuals, businesses and even global organizations at a time when cyber defenses might be lowered due to the shift of focus to the health crisis. Types…

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