Why are Premiums Going Up? March 2020 A private company, with no claims history and no cannabis or crypto currency exposure, gets their management liability renewal quote and the premium is up 20%.  The CFO says, “Our company is the same as it was a year ago, why did my premium increase?” The current premium...Read More

Today, companies would never think of operating without property and casualty insurance. Yet, everyday companies are ignoring a risk that has the potential to cause just as much financial damage and even impact future viability. Small businesses are much more likely to be hit by a cyber attack, and are less resourced to deal with...Read More

Why Buy Cyber Liability? 10 REASONS ARCHITECTS, ENGINEERS & CONTRACTORS NEED TO BUY CYBER LIABILITY INSURANCE NOW   1 | PRIVACY LAWS Forty-seven states, the District of Columbia and the federal government have privacy laws requiring prompt notification if personally identifiable information (“PII”) that is not encrypted is lost, stolen or disclosed. Cyber coverage will...Read More

5 Risk Management Procedures Your Law Firm Needed Yesterday Last year, I wrote an article on the importance of risk management in law firms, and why it is necessary to help firms run more smoothly, and, above all, avoid claims. But understanding that risk management is important is just a piece of the puzzle. Knowing...Read More

The Importance of Contract Review for Your A&E Firm While there are many ways an Architecture, Engineering or Design Firm can manage their risk in providing their services to a 3rd party, a thorough contract review is of utmost importance. With the complex services offered by A&E firms, coupled with the sometimes-challenging projects, an A&E...Read More

Over the next couple of decades, the United States will see unprecedented growth in its senior population as the “Baby Boomer” generation (born between 1946 and 1964) ages. Over 10,000 baby boomers turn 65 every day.  With this influx of aging boomers, increases in healthcare demands will be seen throughout the healthcare industry, with the...Read More

When thinking about the risks that law firms may encounter on a day to day basis, your mind may go straight to malpractice.  But the truth is, the risks that attorneys face go far beyond negligence.  Good risk management in law firms is one of the most important factors insurance companies look for when determining...Read More

Beginning around 2005, title agencies were getting flooded with a ton of business thanks to a boom in the housing market.  Years later, there was a crash in the real estate market that caused many people around the nation to lose their homes.  These homeowners were getting hung out to dry and were looking for...Read More

One of the most important things an architecture, engineering or design firm can do to keep themselves free of unwanted claims is to have a strong risk management program in place.  With the complex services provided, coupled with the often-challenging projects, an architecture or engineering firm’s success depends on being able to not only provide...Read More