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Commercial property insurance claims can arise from numerous unexpected events. An electrical fire may destroy critical equipment; a severe storm may hit without warning, damaging a building's exterior and allowing water to enter the property; or an act of vandalism may damage fixtures, resulting in significant repair expenses. These and other incidents can cause substantial…

A zero-day vulnerability is a security flaw in a technology's software, hardware or firmware that the product vendor either hasn't discovered or hasn't yet patched. Because there's no fix for this flaw, there's also no way to prepare for or defend against it. A zero-day vulnerability may go undetected or otherwise unresolved for an extended…

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are becoming commonplace in workplaces across the United States, helping organizations improve productivity and streamline workflows. Across marketing, advertising and communications, companies can use generative AI to produce sophisticated and realistic images, blog posts and other content at scale. However, AI-generated content can give rise to intellectual property (IP) and content…

Businesses evolve over time. New locations, additional employees, expanded services and changing market conditions can all alter a company's risk profile. As a result, insurance coverage that was adequate a few years ago may no longer provide sufficient protection. Conducting a thorough insurance review before renewal can help identify coverage gaps, ensure policies reflect current…

A commercial property loss can come without warning. Whether a fire breaks out overnight, a storm damages the roof or a pipe bursts and floods the building, the hours immediately following a loss have an outsized effect on the outcome of any insurance claim. Missteps during this period, including premature cleanup, delayed notice and poor…

When a cyberattack makes headlines, it is usually because of ransomware, a large data breach or a fraudulent wire transfer. What is less visible is often what made the attack possible in the first place: A stolen password. Infostealer malware is designed specifically to collect login credentials and other sensitive data from infected devices and…

While hiring new staff can help employers expand their talent pools and deepen their workforce, it also carries additional safety risks. Multiple studies show that employees are up to six times more likely to experience a workplace injury in their first 30 days on the job, with 1 in 8 injuries occurring on the first…

Phishing is a type of cyberattack that utilizes deceptive electronic communications to manipulate recipients into sharing sensitive information, clicking on malicious links or opening harmful attachments. While emails are the most common delivery method of phishing scams, cybercriminals may also use text messages, social media interactions, fake or misleading websites, or even phone calls. Employees…

Severe weather conditions can be detrimental to worksites by damaging equipment, compromising structural integrity, delaying project timelines, and putting workers at risk. However, employers can take measures to reduce these risks. This article outlines common weather hazards affecting construction sites and provides practical steps employers can take to prepare for severe weather. Types of Weather…

Artificial intelligence (AI) is undergoing a fundamental shift. Systems that once served as assistive tools — such as predictive models and generative AI — are now evolving into agentic systems capable of planning and executing complex, multistep tasks with minimal human input. As AI systems' ability to plan and execute tasks autonomously accelerates, so too…