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Archives: 2017

What Is Trending in Risk Management

Are you concerned about the future?  Is your risk management program designed and prepared for changes in pricing, economic downturns, healthcare, changes in employment laws and upcoming political elections?  A broker or agent who cares about your business will be on the forefront of change.  Part of providing outstanding customer service is helping clients understand how current and future trends may affect their risk program....

Be Aware of Fraud During Irma Recovery

A Personal Insurance Update We have just witnessed hurricane Harvey, one of the worst disasters in American history.  However, we have also seen some great acts of kindness to people in need during the past weeks.  Unfortunately, fraud increases also during these events, taking advantage of people in need.  As people are looking for help re-building, there will be those who will attempt to take...

Georgia Contractors Professional Liability Insurance (CPLI)

Trends in the insurance and legal industry are creating new exposures for contractors. Contractors are now being held liable for damages and loss arising out of professional advice. A contractor not adequately protected, can expose their company to financial loss. Yet, less than half of all contractors in need of the coverage are buying it. Why is that? It might be that contractors don’t fully...

You Just Got Sued For A Social Media Post

A Texas jury has awarded a wedding photographer more than $1 million after determining a newly married couple unhappy with her work launched a social media campaign to post falsehoods about her. The Dallas County jury found Friday that the campaign against Andrea Polito amounted to defamation. The jury unanimously found the couple acted of out malice in targeting Polito in the months after their...

Cyber Risk Update

Over the last several years, cyber liability coverage has evolved from just insurance for information technology companies to coverage that nearly every class of business should have if they don't already. From retailers, banks, contractors, distributors, restaurants and medical offices, many businesses are unaware of the great security technology exposure they face. Recent state laws require companies that have experienced a security breach to notify...