Insurers ordered to pay $62.7M for breach of duty to defend in heparin litigation
Posted: August 15, 2017
A federal district court in Maryland has concluded that two insurance companies breached their duty to defend their insureds in over 1,000 federal and state lawsuits pertaining to allegedly contaminated heparin....
9 solar eclipse safety tips & risk concerns you need to know for Aug. 21
Posted: August 15, 2017
An estimated 500 million people across North America will be impacted as the moon passes between the sun and Earth in the 70-mile wide path of the total eclipse on Aug. 21, 2017....
Energy Saving Tips For Hot Summer Months
Posted: July 20, 2017
Keeping your home cool in the hot summer months can be as costly as keeping it warm in the wintertime. These energy-saving tips can help you minimize your electricity bill while staying cool and comfortable during the heat of the summer months: Set your thermostat to 78° or higher. This can lower your cooling bill by approximately 12%. While you are away from home, set...
5 Behaviors That Can Raise Your Life Insurance Premiums
Posted: July 3, 2017
Your hobbies, lifestyle, and overall health impact how much you pay for life insurance. For example, if you have decided to take up scuba diving, mountain climbing, rock climbing, BASE jumping, or skydiving, these activities will affect the cost of your policy. Essentially, your life insurance policy is a legal contract between you and the company that issues it. These companies evaluate all risks associated...
Prevent Cyber Crime From Happening To Your Business
Posted: June 16, 2017
As a business person, you are concerned with making your business immune to cybercrime exposure, and with good reason. According to an article on CNBC, cybercrime cost the global economy $450 billion in 2016. Prevention is your best line of defense against cyber criminals. You will want an IT security expert to assess your company's current vulnerabilities and needs. In addition, there are certain universal...
