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Families often find it challenging to talk about long-term plans and wishes of their aging parents. But it’s never a good idea to wait until there’s a crisis to rally family members together on a plan that will address mom or dad’s needs and wishes regarding healthcare, living arrangements, and long-term financial care. Knowing how to get the conversation started and having helpful resources available can make the process an easier transition.

Insurance is designed to protect essential aspects of your lives from financial loss, but there can also be ramifications to filing claims. These changes are usually noticed on the renewal immediately following the claim in the form of increased premiums, which can spur regret for using your policy in the first place. Claim surcharges can follow you for three years or more. You can avoid an insurance surcharge by considering a few things before a loss occurs.

Businesses around the world are dealing with the spread of the coronavirus as ripple effects from the disease outbreak are expected to further choke global supply chains and hinder workforce mobility. Even if businesses currently lack an emergency plan to respond to the situation, they can still take steps to mitigate risk and minimize negative effects of the coronavirus spreading.

Theft and fraud are a problem for businesses of every industry and size. Be proactive and apply the six best practices for fraud prevention. With a smart approach, you can protect your business.

Climate change occurs slowly over time, which may make it an easy risk factor for investors to ignore. Recent studies suggest that climate change will have a negative economic impact on long-term global GDP. Over the shorter term, investor concerns about global warming may be priced into their assessment of stocks and bonds. As with any long-term secular trend, climate change will likely result in both winners and losers.

The insurance marketplace conditions are changing throughout the U.S., particularly for those with homes and other property in catastrophe-prone locations. The results outlined in this study highlight factors to consider when devising an approach to protect family members, properties, and reputational concerns in the face of current and future threats.

Hackers and cybercriminals are becoming increasingly sophisticated with their attacks. With more intelligent and connected devices, as well as the importance of a person’s digital identity, cyber insurance is a vital component of an individual or a family’s coverage.

Although malware is predominantly delivered via email, the types of entry points continue to evolve, and many will not be caught by a family office firewall. So, it is crucial to build a first line of defense, and it starts with employee security awareness training, testing, and auditing. Mitigate the cybersecurity risks in the family office by deploying the top 10 internal controls.

In the tech industry, the calculus for risk versus innovation is starting to shift. Stakeholders don’t just expect new and exciting products and services, they want responsibility and governance. The good news is that the tech industry CFOs appear confident and ready to ride this new wave of social responsibility and market volatility.

In this webcast, learn about the new overtime rule that went into effect on January 1st, 2020. The training focuses on understanding what the new overtime rule is, its history, the implications to employers, and what you should do next.