Monday, March 31, 2014

Keeping your trade secrets a secret

Protecting your information and preventing leaks
If your company’s unique formula, recipe, or manufacturing process sets you apart from everyone else on the market, you have a trade secret. Unfortunately, secrets are hard to keep.
We’re not talking intellectual property protected by patents and c...

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Wednesday, March 26, 2014

Who doesn’t need cyber insurance these days?

Large and small businesses risk security breaches
We might as well call them artists because their creativity knows no bounds. Cyber criminals are constantly outsmarting software developers and IT professionals.
The average annual cost of a cybercrime in the U.S. is $8.9 million, according to a...

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Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Liability of 21st century medical technology

Two industries collide
Advances in both medical and digital technology have been taking place at lightning speed for the last 20 years or more. Generation X and the Millennials have no concept of life without the Internet, iPods, GPS navigation, DNA testing, laparoscopic and laser surgery, and...

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Friday, February 7, 2014

Derivative lawsuits from data breach highlight need for D&O insurance

The recent hacking of customer credit information at Target Corp. triggered more than 40 lawsuits, with more sure to follow. It’s almost guaranteed we’ll be seeing more such breaches in the months and years to come as the tactics of cybercriminals evolve at an alarming rate.
 Suits against Targ...

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Monday, February 3, 2014

Social media marketers need to be aware of media-related risks

Social media marketing and posting content online have proved to be effective and cheap advertising tools, particularly for small and mid-sized businesses.  But there are risks in all that posting that could prove quite costly in terms of money and integrity.
Not all web content is free for the ...

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Thursday, January 23, 2014

Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Cyber Liability and Data Security Instant Quote Application




Please complete the information below to obtain a quote.


Name of applicant*FirstLastNature of Business*State*EmailPhoneWebsiteNumber of...

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Tuesday, January 14, 2014

As Companies Celebrate New Year Hackers Cash-in Cybercrime Spree

The New Year season may seem like the ideal time for a break from the office but the holidays are simply not the time for companies to let their guards down.
While many of us may be enjoying vacations, celebration, end-of-year-sale shopping, and time with family friends, hackers are letting...

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Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Employees Use New Techniques To Steal From Employers

 Employees are increasingly using new services and technology to defeat employer risk management controls.
The pre employment reference is one on the mainstays of employee dishonesty risk management.  However, employees seeking to fabricate references can now tap into reference scam websites t...

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Monday, September 16, 2013

Specialized Crime Coverage Essential To Protect Against Online Fraud Threat


Here are some startling facts about online financial transaction cyber theft from small businesses:

51% of small and medium sized businesses transferred funds online in 2012 which is a 6% increase over the prior year.
 Over $1B was stolen from small and medium business online transactions in ...

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