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What is Social Engineering Fraud?

… the organization’s balance sheet by transferring some of the costs associated with the inevitable breach. Cyber insurance complements and supports active security measures by providing third-party regulatory and liability coverage as well as a host of first-party response, remediation and recovery insurance. In addition, most cyber markets also provide free or discounted pre-loss services RISK MANAGEMENT TIPS Develop, implement and regularly update and test a holistic incident response plan that includes IT, HR, Accounting Staff, Security and Management Appoint a Computer Information Security Officer Identify, contain and protect any Personal and Corporate Confidential or Sensitive Information.

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What is Ransomware?

… products is very narrow in scope. Stand-alone cyber insurance policies offer a broad range of first and third party coverages intended to protect an organization in the event of a ransomware attack. A comprehensive cyber insurance policy is a key element of any cyber risk management program. DOWNLOADABLE RESOURCES Ransomware Client Advisory (PDF) DON’T BE A STATISTIC Companies surveyed by Allianz for its 2020 Risk Barometer ranked cyber incidents as their #1 risk 50% of cybersecurity professionals feel their ransomware security is inadequate¹ Ransomware costs businesses over $75 billion each year¹ Ransomware attacks have increased over 97 …

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Community Wellness is Now Understood – for the Worst Reason

… not the influenza vaccine. Only time will tell. For now, please help employees know how to keep themselves, their loved ones, and strangers safe during the pandemic – by sheltering in place, social distancing, hand washing, and covering coughs or sneezes. My colleague, Craig Schmidt, recently wrote about dispelling misinformation and panic related to coronavirus. Keep an eye out for more credible guidance and insights in the continuing series of coronavirus blogs from the EPIC Wellness & Health Management practice. EPIC also has a dedicated coronavirus webpage with links to additional employer resources for employee benefits and risk management. Stay well everyone!

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Charter School Insurance

… the student financially. A CHARTER’S TOP CHALLENGES OUR CHARTER SCHOOL TEAM Our team has over 16 years of experience working with charter schools nationwide. We have structured a seasoned team across insurance, consultative, and analytic disciplines to deliver a holistic approach that leads to a superior client experience and risk management solution. All of our team members have experience at the top insurance brokers and consulting firms but have chosen to work at EPIC to be able to provide a differentiated client experience. THE STRATEGY We bring a unique consultative approach to designing and implementing risk financing programs, drawing …

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Frenkel & Company Completes Transition to EPIC Brand

… names will be retired for all Frenkel operations with the exception of Frenkel International which will operate as a specialty division of EPIC. Since joining with EPIC in 2017, Frenkel’s associates and practice areas have become integrated into the EPIC business and significantly expanded EPIC’s Northeast footprint in risk management, property and casualty insurance, international client services, employee benefits consulting, program solutions and private client services. Said John Kelly, formerly CEO of Frenkel & Company and now EPIC New York’s CEO, “Frenkel’s decision to join EPIC has helped us deliver an expansive new set of capabilities to …

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Frenkel Benefits is Now EPIC

… relevant insurance industry news and opinion every week. As the Frenkel brand makes its full transition to EPIC in 2020, that means EPIC is also launching more Insights content. Look out for new insightful and opinionated blog posts –­ and stay tuned for information on the Insights tab about how to subscribe to receive all future posts so you can stay up to date on important insurance industry trends and developments. Read Our Insights Sign up for our Insights Newsletter Get our perspectives on the latest developments in risk management and employee benefits, and how it impacts your business. SUBSCRIBE NOW

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EPIC’s Kelly Geary Named National Executive Risk & Cyber Practice Leader

… Geary has been named National Executive Risk & Cyber Practice Leader. Geary and her team bring deep knowledge and expertise in Cyber and Executive Risk to EPIC and their clients with an average of over 25 years of experience. Geary has spent the past 20 years focused on Cyber and Executive Risk solutions for organizations. In her role as practice leader, she will lead and direct all cyber and executive risk initiatives across the organization. Geary will also focus on privacy related legal and regulatory changes impacting the organization. She will also provide support in risk management counseling and claims advocacy …

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The Escalating, Indirect, and Underestimated Cyber Risk for Law Firms

… firm network, a cyber criminal can gain access to information on hundreds or thousands of companies and individuals. But, direct attacks on law firm systems are not the only way a cyber criminal can succeed. Indirect attacks can be just as powerful and often times easier! Third Party vendor risk management is one of the biggest challenges law firms, of all sizes, face today. Given the current privacy regulatory environment, the risk of a data breach brings with it significant financial and reputational fallout for the firm. As digital connections between law firms and vendors continue to increase, the risk

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