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An annual inventory of belongings in the home is vital as a safeguard, should loss occur. Yet many families ignore this need. Some inventory options include hiring a firm that specializes in this, going room by room with a movie camera, and keeping a photo log of items. Make sure fine art, jewelry and silver are scheduled on a personal property pol...

Whole life and universal life insurance have been hit especially hard by continued low interest rates. As a result, carriers are introducing products that increasingly shift the risk of future product performance to the consumer. Because of these risks, consumers must make the effort to understand what is behind the assumptions presented by insurer...

Families spend a lifetime building a legacy and tragically, just one lawsuit can place that legacy in jeopardy. Without that critical layer of personal liability insurance, your are at risk. Personal excess liability coverage—commonly called an umbrella policy—protects individuals from a covered claim brought against them, personal injury, or ...

Although malware is predominantly delivered via email, the types of entry points continue to evolve, and many will not be caught by a family office firewall. So, it is crucial to build a first line of defense, and it starts with employee security awareness training, testing, and auditing. Mitigate the cybersecurity risks in the family office by dep...

In the tech industry, the calculus for risk versus innovation is starting to shift. Stakeholders don’t just expect new and exciting products and services, they want responsibility and governance. The good news is that the tech industry CFOs appear confident and ready to ride this new wave of social responsibility and market volatility.

In this episode, learn about the top four cyber security threats to business owners. In a discussion that took place during the National Cyber Security Awareness month, Information Security Officer, Gilli Shaw, and Marketing Director, Jen Dowd, dig into the top risks and how to prevent them. They cover the controls you can put in place to prot...

What are the top four cyber security threats and how can you protect yourself? In this podcast, Information Security Officer, Gilli Shaw, and Marketing Director, Jen Dowd, dig into these risks. In their discussion, they cover the need to have antivirus on every device that connects to the Internet; the risk of Internet of Things and smart devices p...

Hackers and cybercriminals are becoming increasingly sophisticated with their attacks. With more intelligent and connected devices, as well as the importance of a person’s digital identity, cyber insurance is a vital component of an individual or a family’s coverage.

The insurance marketplace conditions are changing throughout the U.S., particularly for those with homes and other property in catastrophe-prone locations. The results outlined in this study highlight factors to consider when devising an approach to protect family members, properties, and reputational concerns in the face of current and future thre...

Climate change occurs slowly over time, which may make it an easy risk factor for investors to ignore. Recent studies suggest that climate change will have a negative economic impact on long-term global GDP. Over the shorter term, investor concerns about global warming may be priced into their assessment of stocks and bonds. As with any long-term s...

As family offices grow increasingly complex and manage larger and more varied assets, they are becoming prime targets for a variety of security threats. From this report, learn what family offices can do to protect against the risks, including cybersecurity breaches, theft schemes, and fraud perpetuated by unvetted 'insiders' of the firm.

Families often find it challenging to talk about long-term plans and wishes of their aging parents. But it’s never a good idea to wait until there’s a crisis to rally family members together on a plan that will address mom or dad’s needs and wishes regarding healthcare, living arrangements, and long-term financial care. Knowing how to get the conve...

Insurance is designed to protect essential aspects of your lives from financial loss, but there can also be ramifications to filing claims. These changes are usually noticed on the renewal immediately following the claim in the form of increased premiums, which can spur regret for using your policy in the first place. Claim surcharges can follow yo...

As the number of reported cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to rise, employers are increasingly confronted with the possibility of an outbreak in the workplace. Learn how COVID-19 continues to affect employers' disease prevention efforts and potential compliance issues and legal obligations.

Businesses around the world are dealing with the spread of the coronavirus as ripple effects from the disease outbreak are expected to further choke global supply chains and hinder workforce mobility. Even if businesses currently lack an emergency plan to respond to the situation, they can still take steps to mitigate risk and minimize negative eff...