Did you know that 93% of data breaches could have been avoided? Everyone should be interested in this somewhat shocking statistic because cyber threats and data security remain primary concerns among virtually every organization, regardless of size, industry or purpose. It’s true that some cyber...
Did you know that maintaining a safe workplace can lower the cost of workers’ compensation insurance? It’s true. Employers with fewer workplace injury claims may enjoy valuable premium credits. Alternatively, employers with more injury claims may suffer higher insurance premiums. The resulting premium difference can...
Many employers consider a company-wide holiday celebration an excellent opportunity for employees to mingle socially and get to know one another better. It's also a chance for senior management to interact with employees they rarely see throughout the year. Though holiday parties can create a...
Workers' compensation insurance provides indemnity and medical benefits to employees injured on the job. Many states, including Florida, set the premiums for workers' compensation insurance, so shopping around isn't the way to save money. However, employers can reduce their workers' compensation insurance premiums by maintaining...
Florida has a new law to combat the recent surge of data security breaches involving sensitive personal information. On July 1, 2014, Florida’s current data breach notification statute will be replaced by the Florida Information Protection Act of 2014 (Act). Though similar to Florida’s current...
For those living or working in the Atlantic hurricane region, June 1st rarely passes unnoticed. At Setnor Byer Insurance & Risk, we understand that preparing for hurricane season is rarely easy and often stressful. We also understand that a lack of awareness and preparation can...
Resident managers are not as common as they used to be in the self storage industry. For some self storage facilities, however, a manager living on the premises may be the key to running a successful operation. Though cost is an important factor when deciding...
In February 2013, President Obama issued Executive Order 13636 on Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity. This Order calls for the development of a framework of industry standards and best practices to help organizations manage increasing cybersecurity risks. On February 12, 2014, the National Institute of Standards...
Every business must be able to identify the likeliest source of a data security breach so that they can also identify how to prevent it. Is it an executive's laptop computer, the copy machine or the office's wireless network? Could it be something else? Since...
For those living or working in areas at risk of experiencing a tropical storm or hurricane, June 1st rarely passes unnoticed. At Setnor Byer Insurance & Risk, we understand that preparing for Hurricane Season is rarely easy and often stressful. We also understand that a...