Cyber Risk News

Justice Department Says Over 1,300 Charged With Katrina Fraud

More than 1,300 people have been charged in federal fraud cases related to the 2005 hurricanes in the five years since the storms struck the Gulf Coast, the Justice Department said Tuesday. A report released by the Hurricane Katrina Fraud …

UK’s Arc Legal Launches Yacht and Marine Legal Expense Coverage

Arc Legal Assistance, a UK-based specialist provider of legal expenses insurance, has announced the launch of a dedicated yachting and marine pleasure craft legal expenses cover and claims service. The company said it would “target growth with an enhanced product …

Stolen Wallets, IDs Most Common Causes of ID Fraud

Victims of identity theft are most often targeted via burglary, stolen wallets and pilfered identifications, according to a new survey on identity fraud. In some 76 percent of all cases of identity fraud reported by Travelers customers, burglary, stolen wallets …

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Ohio Highway Patrol: ID Theft Increase ‘Alarming’

Ohio Highway Patrol troopers say they’re seeing an “alarming” increase in cases of identity theft. The patrol says it has investigated 248 cases so far this year, compared to 114 by this time in 2009. The cases involve fraudulent identification …

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NAS Managed Care Errors & Omissions Adds Cyber Liability

NAS Insurance Services has enhanced its managed care product with an e-MD cyber liability coverage enhancement. Because of increased regulations on patient privacy, HIPAA and customer notification, managed care organizations and healthcare consultants are susceptible to losses related to cyber …

The Economy and the Homeowners Market

How the Economy Turned Optional Coverages into Mandatory Enhancements Offering comprehensive homeowners coverage in today’s insurance market is not only good business, but a necessity. Insuring the property for full replacement cost is key. With the current economical impact on …

The Growing Risks of Social Media

Asked why he robbed banks, Willie Sutton famously replied: “Because that’s where the money is.” Something similar can be said to explain why companies are paying more attention to social media these days — because that’s where the consumers are. …

Fraud Bureaus Report Sharp Rise in Fake Health Plans

Bob Harper thought he’d found a better health-insurance deal. The Oklahoma man bought coverage from an outfit called American Trade Association (ATA). The price seemed affordable, and he thought he’d save decent money while maintaining a solid healthcare safety net. …