Cyber

Insurance companies have money and don't protect it as well as banks do. We as an industry look like we deserve to be stolen from.

It's no longer enough to ask if companies are following protocols to avoid cyber attacks. It's time to ask, "Are those protocols the right ones?"

Businesses must adopt a multi-layered defense strategy, including regular data backups, robust endpoint protection and employee awareness training.

The attack on United Healthcare highlights the evolving and escalating risks for medical organizations and the need to act now. 

While having insurance is crucial, it won't prevent reputational damage, the exposure of sensitive customer data or the loss of trust.

The top three bad cybersecurity practices are all common among insurance agencies. Carriers can help, for just $1 per agency per year.

After years of decline, the number of compromised credit cards sold is on pace to exceed 34 million this year, a major reversal.

Insurers need to revisit their underwriting and policies, educate clients and shift the conversation from cyber security to resilience.