The risk landscape has shifted, and one thing is clear: Organizations must be resilient. Whether an organization faces a sudden event that strikes with little warning, or a risk that emerges over time, the preparation needed to achieve resilience is the same. Four key steps and behaviors are provided to help businesses become more resilient while balancing risk with reward.
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Couples nearing marriage often confront challenging questions and must make difficult decisions around complex, emotionally charged issues. Somewhere in the process of sorting out financial and estate planning decisions, the question on whether to have a prenuptial agreement may emerge. Here are steps that you and your families may find helpful in making the prenup experience more successful, and potentially avoid some fatal flaws.
Each year brings new possibilities – and 2021 is no different. Emerging from the pandemic. Deepening social change. More predictable U.S. politics. The way we see it, 2021 will be a year many families turn optimistic and begin to act on rising opportunities. And while much remains uncertain, some changes are already either steaming ahead, or emergent on the horizon. These Forces for Change are what you will need to prepare for, through 2021 and beyond.
As many as 20% of family offices have knowingly experienced a cyber security attack prior to the coronavirus pandemic, and it’s likely that number is significantly higher today. Learn how to build cyber protection from the surge in cybercrime, including how to reduce your digital footprint and what to do if you become a victim of a cyber breach. Protection also means having cyber insurance and knowing the essential elements it should cover.
Water damage is consistently among the most common and severe causes of loss to homes. It is amazing to see the damage that water can do. Water carved the Grand Canyon—just think what it does to drywall or plaster. By being proactive and arming yourself with knowledge, you can prevent or mitigate the damage.
Going on the internet can put your devices and personal details at risk from unexpected online threats like malware and ransomware. Learn about the threats and see some internet safety tips to help keep your devices and data safe when you browse online.
Third-party vendors can range from custodial companies, to IT services, to professional service firms. Whatever their contracted function, they have access to your physical premises and/or your network data. So how can you make sure that when you’re signing a contract with an outside vendor, you’re not exposing yourself and your clients to excessive risk? There are four best practices you should follow before signing the dotted line.
When selecting an insurance advisor, make sure the person is part of the best-in-class group. Use this checklist to help pick the right one for you and your family.
When it comes to buying a new home, there can be many unknowns. However, uncovering the issues and hidden risks earlier in the process can help you make a more informed buying decision. As part of your lifestyle and property management best practices, there are four important questions—including matters of insurance and geographical risks—that should be asked to help reveal the full story of a home before purchasing it.
From phishing emails and identity theft to fraudulent money transfer requests, cybercriminals continue to find new ways to target individuals and their assets. This fundamentals checklist and recommendations can help protect you, your family, and your assets.