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Every year, thousands of property owners and their families are affected by natural disasters such as flood, fire, earthquake, tornado, wildfires and windstorms. In 2015 alone, there were 10 weather and climate disaster events with losses exceeding $1 billion each across the United States. These events included a drought, flooding, severe storms, w...

International travelers are vulnerable to a wide range of risks, including political unrest, natural disasters, and medical emergencies. The financial impact of these events on travelers can differ considerably—especially those who are not adequately prepared. Following a checklist of basic practical steps will help you and your families prep...

Wealth may be structured to either protect assets or make them harder to reach by creditors. While fraudulent conveyance with respect to existing claims is an unavoidable risk, steps should be taken sooner rather than later. Understanding the various asset protection techniques that are typically used and the “fraudulent transfer” rules...

The fire season is a year-round reality. With this guide, tips and tools are provided to prepare you for a wildland fire threat, to have situational awareness when a fire starts, and to act early as directed by local officials.

In preparing for an evacuation from a wildfire, following these safety checklists will help protect you and your family from harm.

Strategic investors and private equity firms around the world turned to transactional risk insurance in record numbers in 2017 to reduce deal risk in a highly competitive mergers and acquisitions (M&A) environment. In the latest Transactional Risk report, it provides details on the demand for transactional risk insurance globally. Other key fin...

Transactions for the purchase and sale of businesses are rarely all cash deals. No matter the transaction structure, the use of financing to consummate the purchase creates a new dimension and layers of complexity requiring additional scrutiny and analysis by a discerning seller (or its principals). When financing the purchase of your business, the...

Massive data breaches, constant collection of personal data—it may seem like privacy is dead in the digital age. But privacy, security, and trust are increasingly vital and intertwined in a data-driven society. For CEOs and boards, the existential question is less about the future of privacy and more about the future of their own organization...

How can risk executives embrace innovation while preparing for unknown risks such as a self-driving car commandeered by hackers, data analytics software that unintentionally reflects biases, or autonomous weapons that cause accidental casualties? This challenge was explored in the Risk in Review Study of more than 1,500 senior risk executives globa...

Whether moving to a new home or setting up a seasonal residence, valuable and irreplaceable items require careful consideration. As part of a general household move, ten tips—beginning with creating an inventory—should be followed to protect your collections of fine art, antiques, jewelry, wine and other precious cargo.

When it comes to keeping horses safe from a natural disaster, it starts with having a written plan so everyone involved knows what to do before, during and after a catastrophic event. The plan should be guided by best practices, including conducting a physical hazard assessment of your property.

Are you maximizing protection when it comes to your online activity? Or do you open yourself to cyberattacks by clicking on links in promotional emails and allowing third-party applications to access your contacts and other personal information? To help identify areas where you might be at risk, follow the experts’ checklist of best practices...

Today’s risk environment is more complex than ever before, and successful individuals, families, and family enterprises are facing a convergence of personal, commercial, strategic, and financial risks. This latest Family Office Benchmarking Study provides a deep examination of concerns, trends, and personal insurance data and programs that ar...

The wildfire activity in late 2017 reached unprecedented levels and many lessons were learned from the devastation. With the intention of helping those in vulnerable areas to improve their homes’ resiliency to wildfire, and most importantly, keep their families safe, tips and recommendations are provided on life and safety evacuation, smart l...

In today’s hyperconnected world, news headlines are filled with stories about identity exposure, data breaches and other major threats to your personal information and financial assets. This guide provides best practices, resources, and actionable advice to help you protect yourself or recover from a cyberattack.