Small businesses face both high-tech and low-tech threats Hacking technology is getting more complicated every day, with criminals devising new and devious ways to bilk business owners of their money and personal information. It's important to note, however, that not all attacks are of the high-tech variety. Even modern scammers are not opposed to using crude methods to rip people off.One simplistic scam involves wrapping aluminum foil around the antenna of a credit card reader. With the signal blocked, it's much easier ... January 7, 2014By Aegis Insurance Business and IT Insurance Small Business, Tech Threats 0 Comment Read More »
New technology solutions require increased technology insurance Tech industry analysts are using the new year as an opportunity to project the exciting changes and new innovations of 2014. As has been the case for the past several years, the focus around technology is the advancement of mobility, particularly in the business space.Many suspect that 2014 will be the year mobility finally becomes commonplace in corporate culture. An article in the online publication SitePoint says this will be the year of the ... January 3, 2014By Aegis Insurance Business and IT Insurance Technology Insurance, Technology Solutions 0 Comment Read More »
Construction industry reaches five-year high After years of recession-related downturn, construction in the United States is looking healthier than it has in a long while.Spending on projects reached its highest level in nearly five years in November, following a strong performance in both the residential and non-residential sectors. The latter, which includes factories and gas pipelines, saw an 11 month peak, while the former has found a level that it hasn't seen since June 2008.While public outlay actually dropped, ... January 2, 2014By Aegis Insurance Contractor Insurance Construction Industry 0 Comment Read More »
Construction jobs correlated with mental distress Contracting is well-known as a field during which accidents and harm are possible, and with good reason: the 11 million workers in the industry show a higher rate of workplace related injuries and of muscle and skeletal pain. The nature of working in a demanding and fast-paced environment can lend itself to these sorts of problems. Non-physical issues, however, are less discussed and could very well be just as important to the overall health ... December 30, 2013By Aegis Insurance Contractor Insurance Construction Jobs, Mental Stress 0 Comment Read More »
Five forces that will influence insurance next year From shifts in regulation to advances in technology, the societal landscape is changing, and insurance companies have no choice but to keep up. In order to keep these external pressures from becoming overwhelming, businesses will have to adjust their policies to account for a new environment. Here are some of the most pressing outside concerns. Changes in legislation:Online poker went under in the United States a couple years ago, but it's popped back up ... December 27, 2013By Aegis Insurance General Insurance News Influencing Insurance 0 Comment Read More »
How to use technology to improve your business There's no doubt that technology makes businesses run more smoothly. Communication is faster, information is more readily available and processes that once took days can now be done in a mere matter of minutes. Despite this, it remains a source of confusion for some companies, who are forced to deal with a level of complexity that they hadn't previously considered. This tension—between facilitation and frustration—highlights the need to deploy advancements intelligently.The world is becoming ... December 27, 2013By Aegis Insurance Business and IT Insurance Improve Business, Technology 0 Comment Read More »
News Corp acquisition proves even traditional companies need IT contractor liability insurance There's a lingering perception that traditional media companies aren't open to technological progress. However, a quick glance at their history of acquisitions suggests that this idea is misguided. On Friday, New Corps further dispelled that myth when the media giant shelled out $25 million for Storyful. The Ireland-based startup curates new-based social media content, including justice-related stories like protests and violent conflict. Newsy, a similar company, was acquired for $35 million by print corporation Scripps. These acquisitions, ... December 23, 2013By Aegis Insurance Business and IT Insurance Contractor Liability Insurance, News Corp 0 Comment Read More »
Poor contractor performance costs Navy upwards of $20 million Sailors aboard the USS George Washington had been at sea for a month when they finally reached Brisbane, Australia. While they were no doubt excited to enjoy themselves on dry land, they were stuck onboard for six hours while a contractor, Glenn Defense Marine Asia, hunted for a runway. This wasn't an isolated incident for the beleaguered company. Earlier this year, it was dressed down by the Philippine Senate for dumping untreated sewage from Navy ship ... December 23, 2013By Aegis Insurance Contractor Insurance Contractor, Navy 0 Comment Read More »
Expected rise of cloud computing highlights need for technology insurance In technology, like in business, if you don't keep up you'll get left behind. Failure to adapt to changing climates has been the death knell of a slew of companies. On the flip side, positioning your business to take advantage of innovations can be an invaluable asset to success. One such opportunity is cloud computing. Just as with smartphones, we're quickly approaching a time where using offsite servers to store massive amounts of data is ... December 20, 2013By Aegis Insurance Business and IT Insurance Cloud Computing, Technology Insurance 0 Comment Read More »
Shady contractors prey on tornado-ravaged towns When last month's tornadoes tore through the Midwest, Indiana residents were left to deal with the fallout of damaged homes. Donations poured in to help affected families, and volunteers around the state pitched in to provide assistance. One group, however, has recently arrived with intentions that are anything but charitable: unscrupulous contractors. Signs are popping up all over the place advertising their services, and some are even directly approaching homeowners and peddling their shady services. ... December 18, 2013By Aegis Insurance Contractor Insurance Bad Contractors, Tornados 0 Comment Read More »
