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Cyber for Plan Sponsors 02.22.2020

More State Governments Are Investing in Cyber Insurance

As the threat of cyber-breaches continues to climb, so do the number of establishments adopting cyber-security measures. In 2019, roughly half of state governments across the United States protected their business from impending cyber-attacks with…
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More State Governments Are Investing in Cyber Insurance
Cyber for Plan Sponsors 02.04.2020

Cyber Attacks Impact Far More Than You Realize

You may think that a cyber attack only affects information stored directly by your company. You may have done the math and figure that you could withstand that attack. Many small businesses can’t, but maybe…
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Cyber Attacks Impact Far More Than You Realize
Cyber for Plan Sponsors 11.20.2019

Do I Need Cyber Liability Insurance?

In today’s digital climate, hackers are around every corner, waiting for the right moment to swipe your most valuable business and personal assets. Without adequate coverage, your financial account details, social security numbers, and other…
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Do I Need Cyber Liability Insurance?
Cyber for Plan Sponsors 06.20.2019

Even NASA Can Get Hacked

You may think that you have got the latest training and safeguards against cyber attacks, but if even NASA can get hacked, how safe are you really? The U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the people…
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Even NASA Can Get Hacked
ERISA 05.08.2019

The Need for Fiduciary Liability Insurance is Greater than Ever

A fiduciary’s liability is one of the most misunderstood areas of exposure for those involved with retirement plans. If your company is a small company, it is particularly important to consider the fact that as…
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The Need for Fiduciary Liability Insurance is Greater than Ever
ERISA 02.20.2019

In Fiduciary Breach Case, Fiduciaries Must Prove That Choices Did Not Cause Loss

The three main elements of a fiduciary breach case are: 1) a breach, 2) a loss, and 3) that the loss was caused by the breach. Unfortunately for breaching fiduciaries, they’re often the ones who…
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In Fiduciary Breach Case, Fiduciaries Must Prove That Choices Did Not Cause Loss
ERISA 02.20.2019

Can You Avoid Fiduciary Liability?

In the case of White v. Chevron (N.D. Cal 2016), the plaintiffs alleged breaches of its fiduciary duty for not choosing proper investments for plan funds, by choosing to invest in funds that performed poorly, and cost…
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Can You Avoid Fiduciary Liability?
ERISA 12.20.2018

Your Bond Might Not Be an ERISA Bond

The ERISA Act requires that every person who handles employee benefit plan assets or funds as well as any plan fiduciary be bonded with an ERISA fidelity bond. Those bonded must be bonded for at…
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Your Bond Might Not Be an ERISA Bond
ERISA 12.06.2018

Why Does Your Plan Need an ERISA Fidelity Bond?

Plans can very easily come under threat. Whether it’s from larceny, forgery, embezzlement, or misappropriation, theft, and fraud are unfortunate facts of plan administration. So how do you protect your plan against those threats of…
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Why Does Your Plan Need an ERISA Fidelity Bond?