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Social Media Posting and the Risk of Libel Lawsuits
Whoever’s writing the social media posts for a business is responsible for keeping things professional. This can be difficult given the provocative images and stories, political rants, and false information that fills everyone’s newsfeed. These often trigger inappropriate responses by
Beware Most Common Types of Discrimination Lawsuits
Businesses must be aware of the most common types of discrimination lawsuits in order to guard against costly discrimination actions which can result in not only significant legal defense costs, but also in large settlements or adverse verdicts.. According to
Cybercrime on the Rise
Small businesses increasingly vulnerable to data breaches It’s no secret that cybercrime is on the increase. Unfortunately, the news headlines about big business and government hackings are only the tip of the iceberg. Small to mid-size businesses represent the highest
2-Factor Authentication for Business Online Account Protection
You go to a lot of trouble to protect the business you worked hard to establish and grow. Maybe you’ve installed an electronic security system, conducted background checks on your employees, employed security guards, or even have guard dogs on
Small Businesses and Employee Theft
Losses to business can be staggering Business owners want to trust their employees, especially those who have been on board for years and have become “part of the family.” The 2015 Hiscox Embezzlement Watchlist revealed that smaller companies suffer the
Dog Bites Leave Scars on Cost of Homeowner Claims
When man’s best friend is a liability If you’ve been considering dog training for the family pooch, now might be the time to enroll – the cost of a class could save you thousands of dollars. Approximately 1,000 people in
Top 5 Small Business Insurance Claims May Surprise You
Is your business susceptible? The most common small business claims are for burglary and theft. The most costly claims, however, are for reputational harm, such as libel, slander, or violating privacy. A report by the Hartford revealed that more than
Insuring against Cyber Risk and Computer Crime
What’s the difference? Because we live and work in a computer-dependent world, every organization is at risk from cyber criminals and needs to take steps to protect critical data. Cyber criminals are adept at finding endless ways of infiltrating computers
Anthem Data Breach Gives Access to Prescription Drugs
Medical insurer and their customers are latest cyber crime victims Anthem, Inc., one of the country’s biggest health insurance companies, is the latest victim of a major data breach by cyber criminals. Anthem confirmed that customer and employee personal information
8 Tips to Reduce the Risk of a Cyber Attack
Frequent but avoidable mistakes too many organizations make If you or your business haven’t been the victim of a cyber attack, count your blessings, but don’t think you can maintain your immunity forever. Cyber attacks are on the rise because
