4 Things You Need to Know About Scheduled vs. Blanket Property Coverage
When making a property insurance purchase decision, the most critical factor is the balance between insured risk and risk retention. Risk retention is usually measured in the amount of exposure to the fund balance in the event of a major property claim.
Inflation Added Up to $106B to Auto Liability Losses From 2013–2022
Inflation—both social and economic—drove personal and commercial auto liability claim costs an estimated $95 billion to $106 billion higher than they would otherwise have been between 2013 and 2022, according to a new report from the Insurance Information Institute (III).
The Impact of Secondary Perils on Property Insurance
Secondary perils, such as severe convective storms, floods, wildfires and hailstorms, have significantly impacted the commercial property market. In fact, according to industry data, secondary perils have consistently accounted for over 50% of insured natural disaster losses in recent years.
Managing End-of-Life Software
At some point, all software will reach the end of its life. This means manufacturers will no longer develop or service the product, discontinuing all technical support, upgrades, bug fixes and security fixes. As a result, end-of-life software will have known vulnerabilities that cybercriminals can easily exploit. This article discusses the risks of continuing to use end-of-life (EOL) software and discusses best practices for organizations to mitigate this risk.
Report Finds Healthcare Spending Expected to Exceed Overall Economic Growth
A recent survey found that 81% of employees want more information about company-sponsored benefits throughout the year, yet 47% don’t know enough to make informed choices during open enrollment. With open enrollment season approaching, human resources teams may want to look at some new strategies to close these communication gaps.
Safety Matters: Fall Protection and Safety
With the enormous amount of sensitive information stored digitally, companies need to take the proper measures to ensure this data is never compromised. Ultimately, it is the responsibility of business owners to protect their clients’ data. Failing to do so can result in a data breach, which costs companies billions of dollars every year. Understanding the risks involved with data security can help you prevent a privacy breach.