Most of us have, at some point in our lives, taken a moment to respond to a text while driving – after all, it only takes a second! But what we often fail to realize is how dangerously addictive distracted…
Troy, Michigan – Scott McBride of Mason-McBride has been presented with the 2023 Waldo C. Hildebrand Award for his lifetime of service and achievement in the insurance industry. The Big I Michigan presented the award at the 2023 Big I…
As a leader of a technology-based business, you know the protection of your clients and company from potential mistakes or breaches is vital. However, you may not be aware that the level of coverage provided by your Technology Errors &…
There has been a lot of discussion in the cyber insurance world regarding a new cyber insurance exclusion. Recent changes to several carriers’ policy language that exclude coverage for cybercrimes committed as acts of war or by a party or…
Businesses face an ever-growing number of cybercrime threats. These businesses are often the targets of cybercriminals because they lack the resources to protect themselves properly. The good news is that there are steps businesses can take to protect themselves. One…
Troy, MI.-Mason-McBride, an independent insurance agency based in Troy, Michigan, has announced the acquisition of Berkfield & Co, Ltd, a Waterford-based independent insurance broker specializing in personal insurance, commercial insurance, and employee benefits. With this acquisition, Mason-McBride continues its strategic…
Our insurance carriers say lawyers are now a top sector targeted by threat actors. Of course, law firms are no strangers to threats from cybercriminals, but the nature of this threat has changed over time. Cybercrime was primarily an end-user…
Professional liability insurance also known as “errors and omissions” or “practical liability” insurance) is an important risk management tool for many professionals. Suppose you’re a healthcare professional, lawyer, accountant, engineer, consultant, real estate agent, or any other sort of professional…
Cyber risk could be considered a frontier area among the many areas of risk businesses face. While the nature of the threat has yet to be fully understood, being targeted by a cyberattack is all but inevitable. Unfortunately, small and…
Your Homeowners Insurance Declaration Page, also known as the “dec” page, summarizes the essential information pertaining to your insurance coverage. The declaration page includes your name, address, insured property descriptions, and premium. Also included are the coverages, limits, deductibles, discounts,…