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Preventing Cyber Attacks

Technology Is Forcing Change - in a Good Way In the past few years, technology has been disrupting global commerce. But, as it turns out, that's not a negative. Some call it "creative disruption," and it means breaking long-held patterns to encourage positive change. In LinkedIn Pulse, Devin Wenig, president and CEO of eBay, writes, "The transformative effect of smartphones and tablets, not just on...

Defining Cyber Threats

Some Business Owners Need More Seasonal Coverage in Summer For some business owners, seasonal changes mean significant business changes. Have you considered what summer means for your company, aside from sunny, warm days? Does your business have the appropriate insurance for the coming season? Consider the following factors as you evaluate your summer insurance needs: Increased workload: If your company is heavily seasonal, such as...

High Tech Efficiency = Happy?

Tech Is Efficient But Human Interactions Make Us Happy Once, going to work meant meetings and lots of work-related interactions; today, there's been a huge jump in numbers of traditional (non-self-employed) employees who work remotely and connect to the office with technology. According to GlobalWorkplaceAnalytics.com, the percentage of workers telecommuting has risen 103 percent since 2005. And unlike in an office environment where opportunities for elevator...

Learn the ABCs of Asbestos

Learn the ABCs of Asbestos Contrary to popular opinion, asbestos is still around: asbestos liability remains one of the biggest threats to U.S. businesses, and the insurance industry estimates that asbestos-related losses could go as high as $85 billion. Here are the ABCs of asbestos - something you may not have thought you'd need to know about: Asbestos: Naturally occurring in the environment, asbestos is...

Lightning Protection

  When Unreimbursed Losses May Result in Tax Deductions Have you suffered a business property loss in a disaster? Did the destruction result in unreimbursed loss? If so, there's good news. When tax season rolls around, you may be able to recoup some of this loss. Under the U.S. tax code, unreimbursed property losses can be included in itemized deductions. So if a storm or...