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Hiding in Plain Sight — Office Tools as a Cyber Threat
Most businesses have cyber security protection for their laptops and desktop computers. There are two points of entry into your network that may not get the attention they deserve. Copiers and Printers A common office machine that can print, scan copy and fax is extremely useful. This machine can be shared by multiple users, including remote users. It can stage multiple print jobs and have a print queue when it is busy. The connection to a network and internal data storage ma
msuplicki0
Dec 9, 20253 min read


Lithium-Ion Batteries - An Established Hazard
Lithium-ion batteries are the power source for most portable devices and electric vehicles. The technology allows for a powerful power...
cbeckman98
Aug 27, 20254 min read


Back to School — Does your insurance program pass the exam?
While parents focus on getting their children ready for school with new supplies, clothing and technology, they may be missing the need...
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Aug 13, 20252 min read


What you Should to Know About Your HO-6 Policy
As a condominium unit owner there is a specific insurance form for you. The HO-6 policy is for unit owners. It combines both property and...
cbeckman98
Apr 15, 20254 min read


Cancellation and Non-Renewal – Is there a difference?
Social media and the news feeds are full of stories with insurance companies cancelling policies. This headline makes for a strong click...
cbeckman98
Jan 30, 20254 min read


Wildfires are Getting Larger. What can be done?
The ongoing wildfires in southern California have highlighted this hazard and the tragic results brought international attention. The...
cbeckman98
Jan 17, 20254 min read


Risk Management Strategies for Landlords: Protecting Your Rental Property and Investments
Owning a second home and renting it out is a common situation. This can be a vacation home or a piece of investment property. As a...
cbeckman98
Mar 26, 20244 min read


Water Damage - A major headache for everyone
The insurance industry has a long history of being reluctant to pay for claims related to water damage. Claims of water damage can be...
cbeckman98
Jan 23, 20244 min read


Homeowners Contents - Setting the Limits
Most homeowners’ insurance policies focus on the replacement value of the home itself. There are numerous tools used by insurance...
cbeckman98
Jun 27, 20233 min read


Personal Umbrella Coverage - protection when it is critical
The potential to be responsible for a large liability settlement is not as remote as you may hope. If you drive on the roads, you can be...
cbeckman98
Oct 5, 20213 min read


Cooking Fires at Home
The Trends Data from the National Fire Protection Association (www.nfpa.org) shows that cooking is the leading cause of both fires and...
cbeckman98
Sep 21, 20212 min read


Tenant's Insurance - Property and Liability protection you need
There are many circumstances where you may live in a building that you do not own. In these spaces you will have your belongings and you...
cbeckman98
Aug 11, 20213 min read


Condo Insurance / Part 2 — Other Parties
The Condo Association The condo association policy will generally cover the shell of the building including roofs, balconies, decks, and...
cbeckman98
Jun 8, 20213 min read


Condo Unit Owners Best Practices / Part 1
Condominiums are a unique environment for insurance purposes. While you may own your unit and have your own insurance policy, you are...
cbeckman98
May 18, 20213 min read


All that Glitters Deserves the Best Coverage
Jewelry is more than a value on an insurance policy. Jewelry commemorates significant life events and are an enduring reminder of those...
cbeckman98
May 11, 20213 min read


Valuation Clauses - What will it pay?
A prior posting, What is my Property Worth? focused on the different values that can be established for a piece of property. This was the...
cbeckman98
Mar 23, 20213 min read


Have You Updated Your Smoke Alarms?
Smoke detectors entered the codes in 1971. Smoke alarms were to be installed on the main floor of the residence. In the early 1980’s some...
cbeckman98
Dec 8, 20202 min read
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