The unprecedented timeline of the COVID-19 vaccine becoming available has raised concerns about its safety and efficacy. With the vaccine being widely available, employers have a responsibility to address employee concerns. Begin by learning more about what to consider when developing a COVID-19 vaccination program for your organization.
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It is important for families to develop a comprehensive risk management strategy as they navigate the blessings and burdens, as well as the choices and challenges, that come with significant wealth. This piece focuses on the potential insurance risks and costs associated with life's milestones and possessions.
While China has denied engaging in espionage efforts as outlined in the joint warning from the U.S. and British law enforcement agencies, it is crucial for businesses to defend against the threat and the cybersecurity attacks that can come at any time from any nation state threat actors. Businesses of all kinds should consider immediate and ongoing actions to protect their intellectual property and critical infrastructure activities, beginning with reviewing patching policies and procedures.
Diving deep into the metrics from more than 1,270 data security incidents, this one-of-a-kind report features actionable insights and checklists to help companies improve their data security measures and operational resilience. Key findings reveal ransomware remains front and center; companies are becoming more resilient after making investments in security enhancements; a change in the risk landscape with the use of cloud assets; and e-crime continuing with a surge in wire fraud.
On August 24, 2022, the California Attorney announced a settlement with Sephora, Inc. that included a fine of $1.2 million for alleged violations of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). The settlement is important because it makes clear that the use of analytics, advertising cookies, and other automatic data collection technologies are a "sale" under the CCPA. Businesses that are subject to the CCPA (and the upcoming CPRA) should immediately review their CCPA compliance to minimize being a potential target of further enforcement actions.
Ransomware is one of several common cybersecurity risks companies face today. In addition to being a victim of a cyber attack, these companies may become the target of lawsuits alleging a variety of harms, including failure to deliver contractual promises and negligent cybersecurity practices. By being prepared and employing practical strategies, companies can safeguard against a ransomware attack and mitigate other cybersecurity risks.
Corporate insiders pose a unique threat as they are given privileged access to the company’s assets and are trusted to use that access responsibly and ethically. However, this can go awry in several ways, from unintentional, negligent acts to intentional, malicious acts. To help prevent, detect, and respond to that threat, it’s important to address the three key risks when evaluating your Insider Threat Program.
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) has become the next frontier in risk mitigation and long-term value creation. While ESG introduces high-stakes responsibilities for the board, it rests on the same overriding principles of traditional governance, including communicating execution of a strategy in alignment with corporate purpose, vision, and values. Forward-thinking boards will lean into ESG and view it is as an opportunity to improve business resilience while contributing to the greater benefit of all stakeholders.
Beyond an investment, a collector car is a highly personal possession that embodies your many dreams brought to life and should be treated differently when choosing the right collector car insurance. View the video below to learn more about how insuring a collector car is not the same as insuring a standard car under a regular auto policy.
Don’t be blinded by the sun reflecting off the dancing blue water; there’s more to consider when purchasing a vacation home than where you like to vacation. Protect your investment with some sunscreen in the form of a little knowledge—to help keep you from getting burned.