America’s highest court agreed to hear an appeal by State Farm contesting a previous ruling that the insurer defrauded the federal government when assessing damage caused by Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Previously, witnesses had testified that State Farm pressured engineers to rule that damage to homes along the Mississippi Coast following Katrina was caused by […]
Governments Calls for ‘Cyber Militia’
The University of Calgary was forced to pay more than $CA20,000 ($26,745) to cyber criminals after an advanced attack on its computer network recently using ransomware. Even large organizations with sophisticated cyber protections are at risk. Make sure your business is protected and speak to us about how we can source the best cyber insurance […]
Battling Cyber Threats Begins With Employee Education
As businesses become more reliant on technology the issue of cyber security increases. All organizations must undertake cyber security based on three crucial elements: risk assessment, new security tools and the human element. The best security measures are not effective without human action and intervention. Ensure that your staff, at all levels are trained in […]
Airbus Defends Against 12 Big Cyber Attacks Yearly
Civil aircraft manufacturer Airbus Group is hit by up to 12 major systems attacks each year, its chief information security officer has revealed, mostly through ransomware and state-sponsored hackers. According to Stephane Lenco, from Airbus, defence is particularly difficult against state-sponsored cyber attackers who “will try everything” to break in, and if successful, “will go after […]
Is Your Home Adequately Insured?
As a property owner or investor, fearing for your own home as well as your investment property during these events is a likely source of sleepless nights and it’s a fact that all property owners want and need insurance cover to protect their investment. However, all too often property owners incorrectly insure their property, whether […]
Benefits of Using an Insurance Broker
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Using Insurance Brokers Can Simplify Your Life
Insurance brokers are professionals who know the ins and outs of the insurance industry and the products available. We’re experts at finding the best products for you, our clients, at the best price, especially when you have complex insurance needs. We know which brokers are pricing to win business, and which ones have the products […]
Facebook Messenger Hack Exposed
A Facebook Messenger vulnerability was recently discovered that would allow a hacker to modify or remove any sent message, photo, file or link. Fortunately, the breach was disclosed immediately to Facebook‘s security team, and the backdoor was patched up in short time. In a blog post, Check Point head of products vulnerability research Oded Vanunu […]
Insurers, Policy Holders Brace for Storm Season
Damage arising from hail storms is the leading cause of severe thunderstorm loss in Canada, according to Steve Bowen of Aon Benfield, with the most common claim types being personal property home owners and personal automobiles. Southern Alberta is at particular risk given its proximity to the mountains and rapidly shifting weather patterns. The Insurance […]
Aussie Insurance Industry Reacts to Brexit
Some leading lights of the Australian insurance industry have had their say on Brexit, what it could mean for both the Australian and global industry and how brokers will be affected. Peter Harris, managing director of CBL Insurance, told Insurance Business that uncertain times could be ahead for insurers domiciled in Britain which could impact Australian brokers. […]
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