Firewall Against Risk

Vacant Vacation Homes are a Recipe for Disaster

RiskFirewall — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 09:30:09 +0000

Mary and Bill decide to take a 3-day vacation at their cottage on Lake George. As they pull into the gravel driveway, they see a large broken tree branch sticking through the roof. Though they have only been away for a few weeks, the damage inside is tremendous. Not only is the roof punctured, but [...]

Affluent Americans are Overpaying and Underinsured

RiskFirewall — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 16:46:05 +0000

Everyone wants to know how to save money while retaining the best insurance coverage. Patti Clement of HUB International’s Private Client Advisors Group was recently featured in a white paper released by ACE Private Risk Services on opportunities to maximize the value of your personal insurance. Some interesting findings that came out of the survey [...]

The Perils of July 4th

Angela — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 15:16:27 +0000

Unlike most major holidays, which we all associate with airport delays, July 4th is more often celebrated closer to home with barbeques, fireworks and friendly neighbors. The proximity to home keeps everyone feeling safe and at ease, but it is important to be on the look out for local dangers that can result in injury, [...]

Top 5 Cyber Threats of 2010

RiskFirewall — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 18:31:32 +0000

Every day, businesses are threatened by Cyber criminals looking for money, trade secrets and the thrill of bypassing complex firewall systems. For their May 2010 issue, Printing Industries of America: The Magazine asked HUB International Northeast’s own Michael Zeldes to share his expertise on the Top 5 IT Threats of 2010. Click here to view the [...]

Pollution in the Workplace

RiskFirewall — Wed, 26 May 2010 19:45:58 +0000

When considering pollution risks, people usually think about the deteriorating ozone layer, oil spills and smog, not the contaminants found in our offices. And yet, there is risk of pollution conditions such as mold, bacterial outbreaks, fumes from cleaning products, dumpsters, fuel tanks and carbon monoxide released from heating [...]

Counterfeit Wine: A New Crime of Deception

RiskFirewall — Sat, 08 May 2010 10:33:29 +0000

All over the world, wine is drunk in celebration, in religious ceremonies, after a stressful day and to accompany a fine meal. Most people enjoy the flavor, the history and the rarity of a bottle, and many horde bottles of prized vintage for upcoming events and as an investment in the future. Yet, few can [...]

The Insurance Buyer’s Market

RiskFirewall — Fri, 07 May 2010 10:31:36 +0000

Everyone knows it is a Buyer’s Market in the world of Real Estate, but few realize it is also a Buyer’s Market for insurance. Because of this market change, many insurance companies are reducing premiums and offering more comprehensive coverage. Premium reductions and better coverage put you in control of your insurance portfolio, and by planning [...]

RISK ALERT: Protect Your Art With More Than a Handshake

RiskFirewall — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 17:57:25 +0000

HUB International Northeast, Your Firewall Against Risk, has been sought out as a voice of insurance authority by The New York Times. On April 2nd, The New York Times published an article titled “Protect Your Art With More Than a Handshake”, in which the leader of HUB International Northeast’s Fine Arts and Special Risks department was quoted on [...]

Don’t Let 15 Minutes of Fame Cripple Your Business

RiskFirewall — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 18:40:58 +0000

Companies can install security systems to try and keep out hackers. They can ask employees to sign non-compete clauses to keep them from stealing their trade secrets. But businesses likely aren’t protecting themselves against perhaps the most damaging threats of all, the “15 minutes of fame” phenomenon sweeping the world. Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, LinkedIn all appeal [...]

Prevent a Creditor from Piercing your Corporate Veil

RiskFirewall — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 13:36:21 +0000

If you think that the “Inc.” in your corporate name protects your personal assets from attack – think again. As a small business owner whose personal assets are depleting, it is tempting to use your business funds to pay your personal bills – writing checks from your business account to pay your family expenses. Before [...]