August 7, 2006
Identity theft costs American businesses and consumers a reported $50 billion and victimizes an estimated 10 million people in the U.S. a year, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Recent reports suggest those numbers are going to continue to …
August 7, 2006
As reports of computer security breaches proliferate—such as the federal government’s snafu that put millions of veterans at risk for identity theft—the public is losing confidence in the digital infrastructure, even as it remains appreciative of all of the good …
August 7, 2006
So, think there’s limited competition around service in personal lines? Think again. Northeast insurers are tripping over themselves to herald their latest service features, which is good news for agents and consumers. Consider these recent events: Hail to Mt. Washington …
August 7, 2006
News Currents Testifying before a Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Subcommittee, Karl Brondell of State Farm Insurance Companies warned that the U.S. is not adequately prepared for a cyber catastrophe. The insurance executive outlined what a recent Business Roundtable …
August 7, 2006
A computer that went missing with the personal information of as many as 540,000 injured workers has been located, New York state officials said recently. The FBI and the private company that had been in possession of the state-owned personal …
August 7, 2006
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan recently convened the first-ever Illinois Identity Theft Summit. The goal of the summit was to bring representatives from law enforcement, the court system, government, business and consumer advocacy groups together to brainstorm about how to …
August 7, 2006
As reports of computer security breaches proliferate–such as the federal government’s snafu that put millions of veterans at risk for identity theft–the public is losing confidence in the digital infrastructure, even as it remains appreciative of all of the good …
August 7, 2006
Testifying before a Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Subcommittee, Karl Brondell of State Farm Insurance Companies warned that the U.S. is not adequately prepared for a cyber catastrophe. The insurance executive outlined what a recent Business Roundtable report identified …
August 1, 2006
Neenah, Wis.-based Jewelers Mutual Insurance announced a free identity theft service for commercial policyholders in the United States and Canada who are owners, officers, or principals of their jewelry businesses. The service also is extended to their immediate family members. …
July 28, 2006
Testifying before a Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Subcommittee, Karl Brondell of State Farm Insurance Companies warned that the U.S. is not adequately prepared for a cyber catastrophe. The insurance executive outlined what a recent Business Roundtable report identified …