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What is Ransomware?

Ransomware is a type of malicious software (malware) that cyber criminals use to prevent computer users from accessing systems or critical data until they’ve paid a ransom.

ERISA bonds

Understanding ERISA Bonds

An ERISA fidelity bond is an risk management instrument that protects the benefit or pension plan for which it is purchased, from loss due to dishonesty or fraud by the plan’s fiduciaries.

Lloyds Building

What is Lloyd’s of London?

Lloyd’s is an insurance and reinsurance marketplace known for its shared risk approach to doing insurance, its global reach, and its financial strength.

what is D&O insurance

Why Directors and Officers need insurance

When directors and officers breach their duties or fail to perform their functions, legal action can be brought against them by different parties. Understand what are the rules governing directors and officers and where potential liabilities may arise.

Start your insurance career

What your career counselor never told you

For some reason, insurance is not often talked about at career fairs in high school, colleges, and universities. We haven’t shaken off the image of the door to door life insurance salesman or the notion that it’s all a money grab. What a shame!

Underwriters at work

What is an Underwriter?

Have you ever filled out an application for insurance? An underwriter is a person who receives and analyzes your responses on that application. The underwriter assess the level of risk you present, the premium you’ll pay, and your suitability for coverage.

Insurance broker meets client

What is a Broker? (an Insurance Broker)

The primary role of the insurance broker is to learn about the client’s business operations, evaluate the client’s needs, explore the client’s risk tolerance, and provide options and advice on how different insurance products will address the clients’ needs.

Risk managers at work

What is a Risk Manager?

A risk manager is someone who works with an organization to identify, assess, reduce, and control potential outcomes for a company. Risk managers can work internally as an employee or as an external consultant.

Claims adjusters at work

What is a Claims Adjuster?

A claims adjuster investigates insurance claims to determine the extent of an insurance company’s liability (i.e., claims settlement). A claims adjuster will interview witnesses, review statements, analyze the damage and make recommendations to the insurance company about the claim.

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