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Explore a curated collection of articles on personal risk, cyber exposure, property protection, and the evolving nature of strategic risk management for affluent individuals and families.
Many financially successful individuals and families I meet with become uncomfortable whenever I address this topic. Such discomfort likely stems from the recognition that time and convenience has caused lapses in adhering to the best practices they have agreed will enhance their security. Though I don’t want to be a fear monger, I remind the […]
One of the world’s oldest tour companies, Thomas Cook, abruptly announced it was going out of business yesterday. While not quite “fake news”, the advice provided by a travel expert on NBC Evening News during their report on this story can best be characterized as “glib news”. In this NBC report, consumers are advised to […]
If you think I’m being an alarmist, I get it. Meanwhile, I just finished one of the most alarming articles I’ve ever read. In my lifetime. The title: “I’m a 37-Year-Old Mom & I Spent Seven Days Online as an 11-Year-Old Girl. Here’s What I Learned.” ONLY read this article if you require VERY graphic […]
According to Javelin’s 2020 Identify Fraud Study, Americans lost $16.9 billion due to identity fraud. Concerned? Consumer research conducted by Chubb reveals that while the majority of Americans are concerned about being impacted by a cyber breach, only a small percentage are actually taking the right steps to protect themselves and their families. What are the right […]
Purchasing an insurance policy enables us to shift the financial risk of paying for certain losses to an insurance carrier in exchange for the premiums we remit. The terms and conditions of the transaction are detailed in a legal contract, or the insurance policy we receive. Knowing how hard it is for consumers to compare […]
A colleague once shared with me that she felt ill-prepared for an approaching hurricane, and sought some advice. Offering such advice can be problematic, as I never know quite where to start. For example, I sure don’t want to be that guy who reminds others to have the obvious items —- bottled water, batteries, flashlights, etc. Everyone […]