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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
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
Every Small Business Needs Cyber Insurance
Protecting your assets in our digital world We’re all aware of the recent headline-making news stories of data breaches at large companies such as Target, eBay and Michael’s. In fact, many of us of have probably been affected by those
Increased Need for Crime Insurance for Small Businesses
Diligence is the key to preventing losses Since the 2008 economic decline, there has been a sharp rise in crimes by employees and third parties. Fueled by the fear of unemployment, workers are fighting back against their employers. They’re more
Workplace Safety Policy Includes a Return-to-Work Plan
Safety policies aren’t just about preventing injuries. Preventing injuries on the job site is the goal of any workplace safety policy. But did you know you can also prevent unnecessary costs by developing a return-to-work program in your company’s safety
Why Cyber Criminals Intentionally Target Small Businesses
Risk management controls are essential Cyber attacks on small businesses with less than 250 employees have tripled since 2011, according to The reasons that small businesses are becoming more popular with cyber criminals are simple: Compared to larger businesses, smaller
6 Security Tips for Preventing Insurance Claims
Security Considerations that Can Prevent Claims Under Professional Liability (Errors & Omissions) and General Liability Insurance 1. Adopt as many of the following security elements as feasible: Security firewall Protocols meeting X.509 standards Routers Secure remote dial-up or access Proxy
Your Vendors Must Have Data Breach Controls
Information provided by The Hartford Do your organizations’ policies require vendors and associates to meet the same network security and data protections standards that your own organization follows? They should, said Michael Dandini, senior vice president of The Hartford’s management
Smart Phone Security Risks
Spammers and cyber thieves haven’t given up and gone home. Instead they are adapting to the times and stirring up trouble in other ways, targeting smart phones and social networks, which offer vast amounts of personal information. This is particularly
Watch Out For Scareware and Rogueware
Millions of people are being tricked into buying or downloading scareware or rogueware. Pop-up windows entice Internet users by telling them their computer is infected. Users unknowingly click on the pop-up and buy security software that steals their credit card
