As we've seen all too often in recent years, terrorist attacks now are aimed at "soft" targets such as concert halls, nightclubs, office buildings and night clubs   anywhere people gather for any reason.

Last week, a man drove a large truck through a group of people gathered in Nice, France, to watch fireworks in celebration of Bastille Day.

These attacks remind everyone, especially employers, of the need to develop, maintain, and exercise corporate-level plans for crisis management, emergency response and business continuity.

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Rosalie Donlon

Rosalie Donlon is the editor in chief of ALM's insurance and tax publications, including NU Property & Casualty magazine and NU PropertyCasualty360.com. You can contact her at [email protected].