You never know when a disaster may strike – but you can be prepared with a home inventory. Know Your Stuff® is the Insurance Information Institute’s online home inventory software. This application makes creating and updating your home inventory easy. With the free, secure online storage you will have access to your inventory anywhere, any time.…
DetailsUnderstanding Cyber Risks for Technology Companies Think of all the well-regarded companies you’ve seen named in the news, not for their products or services, but for their alleged failure to protect the personal information of their customers. Breaches to computer networks and the ramifications of unauthorized access to sensitive data are the key elements of…
DetailsDallas Mayor Mike Rawlings has declared the city’s recent West Nile virus outbreak a state of emergency and authorized an aerial spraying of insecticide in the city and surrounding areas to begin tonight. Weather permitting, spraying will begin in the Dallas metropolitan area at 8:30 pm and last until midnight. More than 200 cases of…
DetailsWorkers’ Compensation Costs Do you control them or do they control you? In today’s economic environment, we continually look for ways to reduce expenses. In most cases when reviewing insurance costs, we find time and time again that workers’ compensation costs account for the majority of risk management dollars whether the program is fully-insured or…
DetailsPreventing Heat-Related Illnesses There are important steps employers can take before anyone heads out to work for the day: Stay informed on the local weather forecast, especially if high temperatures are predicted. On abnormally hot and humid days, try to limit strenuous work to the cooler early morning or evening hours, or reschedule work altogether…
DetailsDon’t Overlook Structures on Property Schedules Insurance programs with omitted buildings or structures are far too common. Few firms have insurance providing coverage for unlisted buildings or structures. As insurance providers change over time, divisions are bought and sold, or renewal terms become more restrictive, the importance of accurate property schedules is more apparent. Some…
DetailsID Theft through Hotels on the Rise Do you use your Debit Card when checking in to Hotels? Last month the FTC sued the Wyndham Hotel Group, which manages over 7,000 hotels under 12 brand names, for not adequately protecting their clients’ financial information. Wyndham has experienced 3 major breaches in the past 2 years resulting…
DetailsSupreme Court Upholds Health Care Reform Law On June 28, 2012, the last day of its current term, the U.S. Supreme Court announced its decision on the constitutionality of the health care reform law. The Court upheld the entire law, holding that Congress acted within its constitutional authority when enacting the individual mandate. This means…
DetailsIn a recently published article by Gary Clayton of Privacy Compliance Group, Inc. he asks the question “Are executives bored with warnings that their companies’ personal data and other digital assets are at risk?”. The answer according to a 2009 study by Ponemon Institute and published on Forbes.com is “Apparently so“. A recent survey of…
DetailsOne of the most dangerous activities your organization’s employees will engage in is driving to, from and for work. More than 100 people die everyday in auto accidents in the US. Knowing the laws of physics on the road can help keep them safe. Centrifugal force is the feeling of pulling to the outside when…
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