Archive for December 2018

Laptop Theft: Costs & Prevention A 2003 Computer Security Institute (CSI) / FBI Computer Crime and Security survey found that companies had $7 million in losses from laptop theft in 2003. Seventy-five percent (75%) indicated that they experienced financial losses. Safeware, a computer insurance expert, estimates that in 2002, U.S. PC owners filed 620,000 claims…

Coverage: Too Much? Too little? Just Right! Remember the story of Goldilocks? One bowl of porridge was too hot, the other too cold and the third was just right. That’s how it is with insurance. Coverage that’s right for you today may be borderline tomorrow and even totally unsuitable down the road. That’s why you…

Did you know that the risk of flooding in a home is five times greater than the risk of fire, if you live in a Special Flood Hazard Area?” And a typical Homeowners policy does NOT provide flood coverage. You need a separate flood policy. Flooding is a danger that can happen during any season,…

Driving + Distractions : Accidents Distracted driving is downright dangerous! A new study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration finds that driver distraction is even more prevalent than previously thought: Distracted driving is the main cause of nearly I percent of crashes and 65 percent of near-crashes. Using a cell phone is the most…