By understanding the vulnerabilities of human error, more can be done to address them and build greater cyber resilience. It begins with replacing the term ‘human error’ with ‘human factor’ to move towards establishing a better first line of defense against cyber incidents.
Although water damage is the most frequent cause of loss to luxury homes, most people don’t appreciate the specific impact it could have on them—and therefore don’t take proactive steps to avoid it. By anticipating and dispelling water damage assumptions and the myths up front, you can sidestep costly losses in the future. In thes...
In many areas of the United States and Canada, every year brings the risk of wildfires, especially between August and November. However, there’s a lot you can do to prepare your home for wildfire season. In these three, short videos on wildfire readiness, learn to protect your home by understanding and avoiding the hazards of juniper bus...
Get the facts before hail damage hits. Hailstorms come on suddenly, and homeowners often feel pressured to make repairs just as fast. See how applying top precautions can help you make informed decisions in the event of hail-related roof damage.
The best time to prepare your home for the cold weather, snowfall, ice accumulation, and storms is before winter sets in. For added protection, recommended tips are provided to help you get a head start.
Winter-related claims add up to over $1 billion each year across the insurance industry. One common—yet often overlooked—cause of costly damage is ice damming. By taking proactive measures and making crucial upgrades to your home, you can help prevent ice damming damage.
The best time to install protective devices or materials in your home is during a renovation, addition, or new construction. Consider the following recommendations early in your planning stages to increase safety, lessen the likelihood of damage, and help minimize installation costs. Some proactive measures may even result in savings on your homeow...
Whether you’re building a new home, rebuilding after a loss, or completing a significant renovation, adhering to best practices—including creating defensible space—can greatly increase a home’s ability to withstand a wildfire.
When evaluating and trying to find the right insurance advisor or company, it helps to have a map outlining the RFP process and a checklist of best practices. Learn where to start in your search and avoid getting the wrong results.
Based on decades of firsthand experience, the Hurricane Protection Unit of AIG provides insights and lessons learned from the front lines to help enhance your home’s resiliency in the event of a major storm.
Although water damage is the most frequent cause of loss to luxury homes, most people don’t appreciate the specific impact it could have on them—and therefore don’t take proactive steps to avoid it. By anticipating and dispelling water damage assumptions and the myths up front, you can sidestep costly losses in the future.
Experience has shown that many families of wealth unwittingly outgrow their coverage and can be severely under-protected. To help assess the insurance choices available, there are factors to consider when evaluating an insurance advisor and uncovering the right insurance resource.
Ransomware is a dynamically evolving risk, impacting organizations around the world with rapidly increasing loss frequency and severity. The insights on this risk are intended to focus conversations around loss preparation and risk management, and help guide well-informed cybersecurity investments.
When it comes to protecting your family and home against storms, planning and maintenance goes a long way. There's a lot you can do to prepare your home for hurricane season, and these top tips will help you address the most common vulnerabilities.
The data shows that water damage from ruptured pipes is significantly more extensive and disruptive when caused by freezing temperatures. Take precautions when the temperature drops. Learn what you can do to prevent frozen pipes and better protect your property.