The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has issued its latest report, which states that “the effects of climate change are already occurring on all continents and across the oceans. The world, in many cases, is ill-prepared for risks from …
Last year, the NFL agreed to settle a concussion lawsuit filed by former players for $914 million. As concussion-related lawsuits continue to be filed against professional sports teams, equivalent claims and litigation will soon be seen in a variety of …
Back to the Beginning: Moving Beyond Breaches There’s a saying in the cybersecurity industry that there are two types of businesses today: Those that have been breached and know it and those that have been breached and just don’t know …
As the world increasingly becomes interconnected through technology and the internet the risks of cybersecurity and cyber terrorism have become increasingly real as well. Everything from aviation to manufacturing to national infrastructure is in some way connected to the internet. …
Safety should be the top priority for every live event producer as well as for the agents who write policies for their production clients. This includes safety for guests, for workers, and for all of the temporary structures and equipment …
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There are 3,141 counties and county equivalents in the 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia. (USGS CoreFacts, U.S. Geological Survey) Counties build and maintain 45 percent of the public roads and 230,690 of the nation’s bridges, and are …
Today’s generation is all about social networking. Social networking has become the most popular way to network and promote business. And in the current “tech savvy” environment it’s becoming increasingly apparent social media is here to stay, so it’s important …
With the strongest start in the past five years, the first quarter of 2014 carries with it the momentum from the end of last year. With 77 announced transactions, January through March was not only the strongest first quarter in …
To survive, think backwards. Consider what you shouldn’t do before contemplating what you should, as avoiding negative acts improves your agency’s health. Don’t just promote from within. As important as it is to have a career path for your staff, …
