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Insurance lessons from a murder investigation - Spectrum

4 Insurance Lessons From a Murder Lawsuit

Warning: this blog involves a sensitive issue that may upset some readers. In 2021, a former Spectrum cable technician was sentenced for life in prison for the tragic robbery and murder of an 83-year-old woman. The off-the-clock perpetrator gained entry into the woman’s home by pretending to be responding to a service call. In the …

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FBI warns about search engine brand impersonation

FBI Warns of Search Engine Brand Impersonation

The FBI recently released a statement warning people of search engine brand impersonation by cybercriminals. Search engine brand impersonation is a tactic being used by cybercriminals that you should be wary of and take precautions against. What is Search Engine Brand Impersonation? Over 105,000 search queries are made on Google every second. And that doesn’t …

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Old Software Can Jeopardize Your Business’s Cybersecurity

Just like physical products, software eventually gets outdated, and manufacturers stop developing it. Software that has is no longer being maintained is known as end-of-life (EOL) software. While it may be tempting to continue using an old software system for your small business, EOL software usage can jeopardize your business’s cybersecurity. Security Vulnerabilities of EOL …

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Prevent heat-related illness on Johnson City construction site

Prevent Heatstroke on the Johnson City Construction Site

During the summer months, it can regularly get above 90 degrees in Johnson City. This can pose a significant risk for Johnson City construction workers. If you are a construction worker or employer, you need to make sure you are taking proper precautions to protect yourself and your employees against heat-related illnesses. As summer approaches …

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Protect your Tennessee small business with business insurance

5 Ways to Protect Your Small Business from Disaster

If you are like most small business owners, your company, next to your family, is your pride and joy. It is also the major source of financial security for you and your family — your greatest asset. As a result, your business is your greatest liability. Your business faces no shortage of potential disasters: fire, …

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Why Your Flood Insurance Rates May Increase

The new Risk Rating 2.0 system from the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will raise rates for 77% of policyholders, according to a new study from QuoteWizard. FEMA sells almost all of the nation’s flood insurance coverage through its National Flood Insurance Program and requires businesses that own property in high-risk flood areas to …

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Cyber Liability Coverage in the Construction Industry

In recent years, cyber incidents have surged in both cost and frequency. These incidents have become a pressing concern for organizations of all sizes and sectors—and construction companies are no exception. Although employers within the construction industry may think that their cyber exposures are minimal, this often isn’t the case. Rather, such vulnerabilities can come …

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What Workers’ Compensation Covers

Workers’ compensation insurance is important to have to protect your business. Therefore, it’s important to know exactly what workers’ compensation covers. If you are a contractor or business owner in the Tri-Cities, it is very important for you to understand how workers’ compensation works and how your employees are covered. Workers’ comp basically covers four …

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