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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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October 20, 2020
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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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September 15, 2020
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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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July 21, 2020
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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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July 4, 2020
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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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December 3, 2019