Cyber threats pose a nearly immeasurable risk to an industry based on stored private information. Dark Overlord is the name of an individual or group…
Category: Technology
Agents and professionals are advised to keep up with technology – this will be sure to help with running an agency or brokerage. Learn what company is coming out with the latest claims program or risk mitigation software.
Marriott data breach costly despite cybersecurity insurance coverage
The massive hotel chain’s cyberattack could affect as many as 500 million of its customers. The Marriott data breach is now believed to affect as…
Health insurance is among the top three forms of robocall scams
A recent study identified the most common types of fraud involving automated telephone solicitation. Robocall scams are becoming increasingly problematic, particularly as our phones are…
Canadian insurance officials issue recommendations regarding self-driving cars
The Insurance Bureau of Canada is looking at the future of automated vehicles directly in the face. The Insurance Bureau of Canada (I.B.C.) has issued…
Google buys minority stake in insurance agency software provider, Applied Systems
The purchase was made through CapitalG, Alphabet’s growth equity investment fund. Google has purchased a minority stake in a company called Applied Systems, which provides…
Travelers insurance discounts added after purchase of home policies over Amazon
The insurer has opened a storefront on the website’s marketplace, said a company announcement. Policyholders seeking Travelers insurance discounts may be able to find them…
Allstate identity protection gets a boost with InfoArmor acquisition
The insurer is expanding its ability to cover consumers against growing ad increasingly common risks. The Allstate Corporation is upping its presence in identity protection…
