We manage more than a quarter billion dollars of premiums for a diverse range of clients around the globe.
Home Depot’s data breach is the largest retail breach we’ve seen yet. Last week, Home Depot publicly stated that in addition to the 56 million credit card accounts compromised, approximately 53 million e-mail addresses were stolen as well. The issue here isn’t the addresses themselves, but the malicious use the addresses will be put to.
We are frequently asked what the difference is between an admitted and non-admitted insurance company. Related follow-up questions will often include: Is there a premium savings? Should I be concerned about coverage terms and conditions? Are there tax implications for my business?
In case you missed the news, we’re going to IRMI! The annual Construction Risk Conference kicks off in just a few short days, and we’re so excited to be sending members of the ALS team to Nashville. Nick Sica, Senior Analyst, will be in attendance as IRMI celebrates 34 years of dedication to improving the construction risk management landscape.
Winter will soon be upon us, whether we’re prepared or not. We’ve shared this article about the dangers of improper snow removal for property owners in the past, but as one of the realities of living and doing business in the Northeast, an annual reminder doesn’t hurt.
There are several terms in the insurance industry that frequently are misused or confused. For example, the terms broker and agent are consistently used interchangeably; however, the role of each is very different and important.
With the National Hockey League (NHL) back in full swing, thousands upon thousands of fans will enter the 30 NHL arenas and hear the above phrase. After hearing this several times it will likely become white noise, but this warning is in place for a very specific purpose and failure to warn the attendees could have grave (and expensive!) ramifications.
Some of you may be thinking that it’s far too early to start thinking about the holidays, but the reality is, many of your organizations will be planning holiday parties in the coming weeks. While taking a break to unwind and celebrate with co-workers should be a happy experience, it is important that those involved in planning the company holiday party are mindful of the underlying risks associated with such an event in order to strive for an incident-free celebration.
Switch on the TV and you’d find it difficult NOT to hear about Ebola. The economic damage already done in West Africa tallies in the billions and continues to threaten the local economies. Is your company prepared for the impact of Ebola? Are you taking advantage of the risk management solutions to help protect you?
As a former NCAA golfer and avid golf fan who now manages risk, I couldn’t help but be struck by the similarities between a golf caddie and a risk manager. For those of you who share my love of the game, it’s easy see how managing business risks is not unlike playing a round of golf. In golf and in business, there is always a risk versus reward consideration applied to decision-making. While many opt for the risky play on the golf course without much concern for a penalty or lost ball, the same approach is not typically prudent in business.
Data breaches are a very serious threat to companies and individuals; their occurrence and impact is increasing drastically year over year. Hackers are looking to steal your financial data, personal information, and intellectual property. Often, the financial and reputational impact of a breach can be disastrous for an organization.
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At The ALS Group, we help clients achieve their strategic goals via expert and insightful identification, quantification, and mitigation of the risks that could impact their business, or present opportunities for it.
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Florida
1800 NW Corporate Blvd Ste 202
Boca Raton, FL 33431
Tel: +1-561-437-0024
At The ALS Group, we help clients achieve their strategic goals via expert and insightful identification, quantification, and mitigation of the risks that could impact their business, or present opportunities for it.
More Information : [email protected]
New Jersey
175 Main St
Woodbridge, NJ 07095
Tel: +1-732-395-4250
Florida
1800 NW Corporate Blvd Ste 202
Boca Raton, FL 33431
Tel: +1-561-437-0024
