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Insurers may believe they are protected from cyber attacks by guarding against external threats, but glaring internal risks remain if a carrier does not implement a layered approach to security that includes educating employees about how to recognize and avoid attacks.

Insurers may believe they are protected from cyber attacks by guarding against external threats, but glaring internal risks remain if a carrier does not implement a layered approach to security that includes educating employees about how to recognize and avoid attacks.

Property and casualty insurers results improved sharply in 2013s first half compared to the same time a year ago, and the industry remains financially strong, but economic pressures mean carriers must achieve stronger underwriting results than in the past to remain profitable, a new analysis shows.

The recent attack of the Westgate Mall in Nairobi, Kenya highlights the reality of modern terrorism: frequent, small attacks in crowded public places. NU-PC360 speaks with Corina Muller Monaghan, head of North America Crisis Management with Towers Watson, about what companies should be looking for when purchasing Terrorism Insurance.

The federal government is in a partial shutdown, and while essential functions are operating, certain areas such as national parks are completely closed. These events pose varied risks for businesses and a variety of insurance and other risk mitigation products may cover some losses.

The federal government is in a partial shutdown, and while essential functions are operating, certain areas such as national parks are completely closed. These events pose varied risks for businesses and a variety of insurance and other risk mitigation products may cover some losses.