In Canada, a number of motor cycle policyholders – often with clean driving records – have seen premiums rise substantially in 2015, upwards of 20%. TD General Insurance and Certas Home Direct have led the hikes with increases of 18.41 – 21.06% and together they hold 70% market share. Following the almost 20% price, the […]
Insurance Lawyers Affected by Disaster Dip in NZ
The first major Canterbury, New Zealand earthquake occurred six years ago, however the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes continue to be a key driver of work for insurance lawyers. As time progresses though, the volume of work is steadily decreasing. Click here to read full article. Source: Insurance Business Online
Supreme Court to Hear Fraud Case During Hurricane Katrina
America’s highest court agreed to hear an appeal by State Farm contesting a previous ruling that the insurer defrauded the federal government when assessing damage caused by Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Previously, witnesses had testified that State Farm pressured engineers to rule that damage to homes along the Mississippi Coast following Katrina was caused by […]
Governments Calls for ‘Cyber Militia’
The University of Calgary was forced to pay more than $CA20,000 ($26,745) to cyber criminals after an advanced attack on its computer network recently using ransomware. Even large organizations with sophisticated cyber protections are at risk. Make sure your business is protected and speak to us about how we can source the best cyber insurance […]
Battling Cyber Threats Begins With Employee Education
As businesses become more reliant on technology the issue of cyber security increases. All organizations must undertake cyber security based on three crucial elements: risk assessment, new security tools and the human element. The best security measures are not effective without human action and intervention. Ensure that your staff, at all levels are trained in […]
Airbus Defends Against 12 Big Cyber Attacks Yearly
Civil aircraft manufacturer Airbus Group is hit by up to 12 major systems attacks each year, its chief information security officer has revealed, mostly through ransomware and state-sponsored hackers. According to Stephane Lenco, from Airbus, defence is particularly difficult against state-sponsored cyber attackers who “will try everything” to break in, and if successful, “will go after […]
Is Your Home Adequately Insured?
As a property owner or investor, fearing for your own home as well as your investment property during these events is a likely source of sleepless nights and it’s a fact that all property owners want and need insurance cover to protect their investment. However, all too often property owners incorrectly insure their property, whether […]
Benefits of Using an Insurance Broker
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Using Insurance Brokers Can Simplify Your Life
Insurance brokers are professionals who know the ins and outs of the insurance industry and the products available. We’re experts at finding the best products for you, our clients, at the best price, especially when you have complex insurance needs. We know which brokers are pricing to win business, and which ones have the products […]
Facebook Messenger Hack Exposed
A Facebook Messenger vulnerability was recently discovered that would allow a hacker to modify or remove any sent message, photo, file or link. Fortunately, the breach was disclosed immediately to Facebook‘s security team, and the backdoor was patched up in short time. In a blog post, Check Point head of products vulnerability research Oded Vanunu […]
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