Security
Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend: Insurance for Valuables
Jewelry is one of the world’s oldest archaeological artifacts, having been used for centuries across cultures to mark social status, store wealth and symbolize personal meaning. In the 21st century, it’s common to own designer jewelry collections, engagement and wedding rings, and antique heirlooms. But whether a Rolex watch, an engagement ring or grandma’s authentic…
Read MoreSpecial Events Mean Special Attention To Coverage
If you own or run a business, sponsoring and participating in special events are great ways to support your local community. Good intentions won’t protect you from liability, however, if someone gets hurt or suffers property damage during a street festival, art show, outdoor concert or other event you or your employees may be involved…
Read MoreSecure Scanning: Understanding the Risks of QR Codes
Quick response (QR) codes are a popular marketing, sales, payment and customer service tool for several businesses. However, as the presence of QR codes has become more prevalent, malicious actors have found ways to use them in phishing attacks and to spread malware. These vulnerabilities can lead to significant financial and reputational damage, and it…
Read MoreHow To Make Your Home Safer — and Possibly Save Money
Whether you’re rebuilding your property after a disaster or planning a major renovation to spruce up your home, it’s important to consider the impact that renovations could have on your cost of home insurance. These four home improvements could lower your insurance premiums. 1. Home security Did you know many insurers offer discounts for protective devices,…
Read MoreGone Phishing!
“Phishing,” a type of cyberattack in which a hacker disguises him- or herself as a trusted source online in order to acquire sensitive information, is a common and technologically simple scam that can put your employees and business at risk. However, more resourceful criminals are resorting to a modified and more sophisticated technique called “spear…
Read MoreHow Secure Is Your Online Retail Network?
With the increasing popularity of smartphones and tablets, access to online shopping websites is only a fingertip away for most consumers. As a result, the online retail industry is an increasingly attractive target for major cyber attacks. The results—including tarnished reputations, lost sales and costly lawsuits—can be devastating. This happened to Zappos, a large online…
Read MoreKeep Your Retail Customers Safe!
Customer personal injury claims can be costly and very damaging to a retail establishment’s reputation. They can be much more frequent than employee claims in some types of stores, especially warehouses that allow customer access. Employee safety programs are not sufficient to protect customers, who are at risk for many more accidents than employees for…
Read MoreMobile Device Security
The methods and tactics of hackers are constantly changing, but one thing that remains the same is that those purveyors of ransomware and other malware are always looking for the weak link in your defenses. You’ve probably devoted a lot of attention to locking down your company network and devices, but what about the phones…
Read MoreCCTV Monitoring and Your Risks
Whether you’re managing a commercial or residential property, there will always be concerns about safety and security. While certain responsibilities may fall on your tenants, there is a good chance that there will be areas, such as parking lots, lobbies and similar public spaces, for which you will be responsible. For these situations, you may…
Read MoreHome Security Systems – Do You Really Need One?
Keeping your home and family safe should be one of your top priorities. Specifically, it’s important to protect your household from the risk of invasion. After all, a home invasion can have numerous consequences—including stolen or damaged property and the potential for harm to your family. Fortunately, there are several things that you can do…
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