What you need to know about the WannaCry Ransomware attack.
On May 12th 2017 a new strain of the Ransom.CryptXXX (WannaCry) began spreading widely impacting a large number of organizations, particularly in Europe. WannaCry encrypts data files and, according to latest reports, asks users to pay a $300 ransom. WannaCry exploits...
P&C Market Update: Abundant Commercial Insurance Market Benefits Buyers
Capacity and growth in commercial insurance create a buyer’s market Market conditions still continue on the path that supports favorable pricing, coverage terms, and program structures that benefit many buyers. Lockton’s April 2017 P&C Market Update states...
Four Common P&C Issues Impacting Higher Education
Property & Casualty insurance coverage for higher education has always been complex. There is one factor that most have in common – diversity of exposure. Each school or department is like a different company with rules, hierarchy and status. This makes it tough to control for a risk manager or the individual with insurance responsibility. Each school needs to undergo its own risk identification process.
The Advantage Stays with the Buyer
It’s still a buyer’s market in commercial insurance. Major changes have created strong competition, ample capacity and lower prices during the past several years. Lockton’s December 2016 P&C Market Update states that the competitive landscape continues, as...