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Typical Lifecycle of Your Homeowner Claim

If you have experienced a homeowner claim, waiting for the insurance claims process to complete can feel like forever. Timelines may differ between insurers or claims, and the process can go faster in some cases than in others. Waiting can be frustrating, but it can be helpful to understand what…

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Cyber Threats to the Manufacturing Sector (INFOGRAPHIC)

Cyber security is now more important than ever for manufacturers — especially as the impacts of the ongoing pandemic continue to be felt. A survey by McKinsey found that companies may have accelerated the digitization of supply chains and operations by three to four years due to Covid-19, while the…

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Typical Lifecycle of Your Major Property Loss

If you have experienced a large business property loss, waiting for the insurance claims process to complete can feel like forever. Timelines may differ between insurers or claims, and the process can go faster in some cases than in others. Waiting can be frustrating, but it can be helpful to…

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Typical Lifecycle of Your Cyber Claim

If you have experienced an incident affecting your systems, or an incident with IT service providers and other vendors affecting your operations, waiting for the insurance claims process to complete can feel like forever. Timelines may differ between insurers or claims, and the process can go faster in some cases…

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Justin Foa: Why You Need Cyber Insurance

Why you need Cyber Insurance It’s been all over the news. SolarWinds in January, 100,000 Microsoft Exchange Servers in February, CNA Insurance (a large provider of cyber insurance) in March. Cyber attacks are everywhere. A cyber attack incident will occur every 11 seconds in 2021. That’s almost double 2019’s rate,…

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Resources For Your Industry

At Foa & Son, we pride ourselves on being true, trusted risk advisors. For 160 years, we have invested in developing and expanding our knowledge base specific to the industries that we represent. We also dedicate ourselves to providing expert guidance through good times and bad.  While we always prefer…

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Producer Spotlight: Michael Pearl

As the Precious Metals, Fine Art, Jewelry & Specie Practice Leader at Foa & Son, Michael Pearl prides himself on exceptional customer service. What's his secret? For Michael, applying specialized expertise helps create unique solutions for his clients.  After graduating from the University of Colorado with a Bachelor's degree in...
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Food for Thought: Cyber Risk

A cyber attack targeting a food and beverage distribution business could shut down the entire operation, costing thousands of dollars in lost revenue. The recent hack of U.S. government agencies’ computer systems demonstrates that even the most fortified IT systems can be breached.  But food and beverage businesses that have...
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Pandemic Creates E-commerce Risks for Jewelers

By Michael Pearl -- As more and more sales move online in response to pandemic-related retail store closures, jewelers should beware of the potential for cyberattacks and other e-commerce-related risks. Theft-in-transit claims are also on the rise as jewelers ship these online jewelry purchases to buyers, making them susceptible to...
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Family Offices Face Cyber, Operational Risks

By Kevin Foley -- While wealthy families may seem powerful, they are vulnerable when it comes to cybercrime. At least 28% of family offices have been targets of cyberattacks, according to Campden Wealth, a leading provider of information, education and networking services for generational family business owners and family offices...
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Insuring cannabis risks a lot like food, pharma

By Michael Pearl -- Cannabis-related businesses share many of the same exposures as agricultural, food & beverage and pharmaceutical manufacturers. They all require workers’ compensation, general liability and property insurance. However, only a handful of insurers have an appetite for cannabis-related business risks. Limits are often lower than many businesses...
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Tech Firms: Do you have the right insurance?

By Vincent J. Curatolo -- To get the best pricing and coverage for your tech firm in this hard insurance market, it’s important to partner with an insurance broker who has expertise in the sector. Your broker can help identify and analyze your exposures, and develop a risk mitigation strategy...
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Covid-19 creates need for municipal insurance audits

By RJ Impastato, A.R.M. -- Nearly 90% of municipalities with populations below 50,000 will experience sharp revenue declines tied to the coronavirus, according to survey data released by the National League of Cities and the United States Conference of Mayors. When searching for budget expenses to trim, your insurance program...
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Why Auto Dealers Should Make Cybersecurity a Priority

By Greg Reddock -- Cybercrime is increasing in many industries, and the automotive sales industry is no exception. Auto dealers are under constant attack by cybercriminals because of the large quantities of customer data stored on dealership management systems and the hefty sums involved in car buying. In fact, 85%...
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Demand for Precious Metals Creates Opportunities for Thieves

By Michael Pearl -- With theft-in-transit being among the leading causes of insurance claims for loss of coins, bullion, jewelry and other precious metals, what guarantees that a dealer’s shipment of a collection of rare and valuable coins or precious jewelry using a common carrier will arrive intact? Today, because...
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What if Hackers Demand Ransom? Cyber Insurance Claims

Cyber insurance provides coverage when hackers demand ransom. Is your business covered in case of cyber extortion or a ransomware attack? Cyber extortion and ransomware attacks are on the rise, with even large organizations and entities falling victim. Hackers will gain access to a system, hijack it and take control,...
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Is Your Business Insured in Case of a Cyber War?

Iran recently shot down an unmanned U.S. surveillance drone aircraft flying in international airspace, sparking increased tensions between the U.S. and Iran. Military action was avoided, but the U.S. was reported to have launched a cyber attack on Iranian tech assets in response to the attack. U.S. cybersecurity companies, who...
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