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Despite elevated fears, contractors still lack cyber insurance

Despite elevated fears, contractors still lack cyber insurance

An article from Dive Brief Participants in a Travelers survey ranked cyber threats as their top concern for the fourth time in six years. Published Oct. 16, 2024 dem10 via Getty Images This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Half of surveyed contractors don’t have cyber insurance, a

Weather Tech: Innovative solutions that provide predictive analysis to improve risk mitigation

Weather Tech: Innovative solutions that provide predictive analysis to improve risk mitigation

Escalating Hurricane Impact on Construction In recent years, the frequency and intensity of hurricanes in North America have surged dramatically, leading to devastating effects on the construction industry. Major storms such as Hurricane Ida (2021), Hurricane Ian (2022), Hurricane Lee (2023), and Hurricane Helene (2024) have collectively caused billions of dollars in damages and the

Could Gen Z be the next toolbelt generation?

Could Gen Z be the next toolbelt generation?

This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Lower college enrollment and higher vocational school numbers suggest members of Generation Z may enter the workforce as a “toolbelt generation,” according to a new report from ADP. The Roseland, New Jersey-based payroll management services company tracked the number of Americans in blue

Star Health Insurance Hacked: Data of 31 Million People Compromised

Star Health Insurance Hacked: Data of 31 Million People Compromised

India’s leading insurance provider, Star Health, was recently compromised. The data of more than 31 million people were leaked, samples of which are available for free on Telegram. Stolen data includes personal information such as names, phone numbers, and addresses as well medical details such as test results, diagnosis, policy number, claim history, etc. Star

FDIC Tightens Grip on Fintech Firms, Proposes Record-Keeping Rules for Banks

FDIC Tightens Grip on Fintech Firms, Proposes Record-Keeping Rules for Banks

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Crypto insurance explained, Walmart is coming out on top, and Trump Media stock took a dive: Weekend money markets roundup

Crypto insurance explained, Walmart is coming out on top, and Trump Media stock took a dive: Weekend money markets roundup

Photo: Drew Angerer (Getty Images), Win McNamee (Getty Images), rudi_suardi (Getty Images), Win McNamee (Getty Images), Image: Anna Moneymaker (Getty Images), Illustration: SvetaZi (Getty Images) Trump Media stock is on a losing streak Trump Media stock is on a losing streak Photo: Drew Angerer (Getty Images) Warren Buffett’s investment success has grown Berkshire Hathaway’s (

KFF Health News’ ‘What the Health?’: Happy 50th, ERISA

KFF Health News’ ‘What the Health?’: Happy 50th, ERISA

KFF Health News’ ‘What the Health?’  Episode Title: ‘Happy 50th, ERISA’  Episode Number: 360 Published: Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024 [Editor’s note: This transcript was generated using both transcription software and a human’s light touch. It has been edited for style and clarity.]  Julie Rovner: Hello, and welcome back to “What the Health?” I’m Julie Rovner

Navigating the Hard Market: Crafting an Insurance Submission that Wins

Navigating the Hard Market: Crafting an Insurance Submission that Wins

Library How to Craft Insurance Submissions That Win in a Hard Market By Peter O’Brien Peter O’Brien Peter is the general manager of Procore Risk Advisors, a modern insurance and surety brokerage helping construction companies unlock the terms and services they deserve. Peter is a passionate business builder. Having spent the last ten years at

Understanding the Importance of Project-Specific Pollution Liability Insurance

Understanding the Importance of Project-Specific Pollution Liability Insurance

Library Pollution Liability Insurance: Cleaning Up Gaps in Environmental Coverage Last Updated May 21, 2024 By Melody Bell Melody Bell Director of Underwriting Melody Bell is Director of Underwriting at Procore. Previously, she spent 15 years as Director and Vice President for managing general agents in the U.S. and London, with a focus on construction

Cryptocurrency Payments for Insurance: Are Insurance Companies Really Embracing Bitcoin and Altcoins?

Cryptocurrency Payments for Insurance: Are Insurance Companies Really Embracing Bitcoin and Altcoins?

It is no longer unusual to hear that a bank accepts savings in Bitcoin, Ethereum, and the like. Or that a loan company helps businesses with crypto. After all, the traditional financial and insurance industries were among the first to adopt cryptocurrencies. The latter ones have found more than one way to incorporate these means of payment