Water claims under personal or business insurance contracts can be confusing and easily misunderstood, and standard insurance does not cover everything. Protect your home from water damage and make sure you have the insurance coverage and endorsements that can make a difference to the financial health of your family or business.
Whether it's a cabin in the woods, a house, or condo on the beach or a chalet in the mountains, your vacation home can be a wonderful place to relax and unwind. However, secondary residences require additional precautions compared with your primary home.
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.
For prominent and wealthy families, personal security and safety have always been a top concern. But too often, addressing family security comes after a triggering event. Having a proactive plan that views family security as part of a total risk management strategy will mitigate and reduce preventable crimes. The approach should include protecting ...
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.
Launching an effective family enterprise plan can be a daunting task yet it is essential to the long term sustainability of the family and its wealth. This 2012 FOX Fall Forum session detailed a framework for understanding the planning process and explored the changing risk environment for wealthy families.Some highlights include:Simply stated...
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.
The events of the last year have made the traditionally predictable world of real estate more chaotic and unclear. For family offices that invest in real estate, it means recognizing that every phase of their real estate investment brings on risk that can threaten its success and reputation. To remain competitive in the market, it is time to r...
The CARES Act requires all non-grandfathered health plans to cover a COVID-19 vaccine or other preventive measure, within 15 business days of recommendation by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. A summary is provided to help you stay on track...
In December 2020 the FDA approved Pfizer and Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccines for use in the United States, with industry observers expecting additional vaccines soon to follow. Although widespread distribution of the vaccines won’t likely occur until the second quarter of 2021, it’s important for organizations to understand that impli...
The COVID-19 vaccine will play a primary role in prevention and be a significant factor in keeping employees healthy and at work. Through a series of FAQs, learn more about the vaccine’s impact on health and wellness strategies and how to best integrate a vaccine program into your organization.
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.
For employers seeking guidance on how to address a COVID-19 vaccination policy, this guide outlines key points when considering whether to go with a mandatory or voluntary vaccination policy. It highlights the EEOC’s position on a mandatory vaccination policy, allowance for reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, ...
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...