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Aug 03

International travel is back, but extra steps needed

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International travel is once again a possibility for many people. While it is always exciting to visit new countries, you must heed some key tips before visiting, and the global pandemic has added to the list. The post International travel is back, but extra steps needed appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.

May 25

6 tips to secure your home computer network

By Scharver Insurance Group agent, antispyware, antivirus, breach, business, Business Insurance, cyber, data, encryption, financial, firewall, hack, hacker, independent, information, Insurance, internet, operating, password, personal, prevent, proprietary, protect, Risk Management, router, secure, security, software, SSID, system, vendor, VPN, wireless, work from home

Even as many companies reopen offices to employees, surveys show remote work is likely here to stay, at least part of the time. It’s important to understand that working from home adds responsibilities for employees to secure the data flowing through their home information networks. The post 6 tips to secure your home computer network appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.

Mar 02

Make a generator part of your emergency backup plan

By Scharver Insurance Group agent, backup, carbon monoxide, cooling, critical, damage, dark, earthquake, emergency, family, frozen, fuel, generator, grounded, heating, Home Protection-Safety, hurricane, independent, Insurance, internet, light, medical, outage, permanent, pipes, portable, power, prevent, property, protect, refrigeration, safe, safety, security, source, spoiled, Spring Storms, Storm Prep, systems, Winter Prep, wired

Does your emergency preparedness plan include a generator? Whether you’re facing a public safety power shutoff in California due to red flag wildfire conditions or an ice storm, heavy snow or hurricane that downed power lines or another manmade or environmental emergency, it’s a good idea to be ready for power outages. The post Make a generator part of your emergency backup plan appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.

Jan 26

Cincinnati Insurance keeps your data privacy at the top of our priorities

By Scharver Insurance Group agent, Consumer Tips, cybercriminals, independent, information, Insurance, policies, prevent, privacy, private, protect, record, release, retention, security, standards, training, unauthorized

At Cincinnati, we don’t have to look far to see the importance of privacy. The Cincinnati Ethic -- our principles for treating employees, customers, agents and business partners fairly -- includes putting people first and living the golden rule every day. That’s why we treat your privacy the way we want our privacy to be treated. We do not sell personal information. The post Cincinnati Insurance keeps your data privacy at the top of our priorities appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.

Sep 03

Business continuity planning: Are you ready?

By Scharver Insurance Group agent, building, business, Business Insurance, checklist, closure, communication, continuity, damage, disruption, electrical, employee, financial, independent, informaton, Insurance, interruption, liability, locations, loss, plan, prepare, reputation, risk, security, stability, supplier, technology, threat, transportation, utility, vendor

It’s hard to predict what could go wrong when disaster strikes. Whether you’re dealing with a natural disaster, human-caused hazard, technology disruption or health emergency, an effective business continuity plan could help you respond quickly. Without a plan, the magnitude of what can go wrong could be overwhelming, and your business could be at risk. The post Business continuity planning: Are you ready? appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.

Jul 07

Strategies to protect yourself from cyber security risks

By Scharver Insurance Group agent, bills, brand, computer, conferenceing, content, cyber, data, email, employer, future, independent, information, Insurance, name, network, networking, online, parents, paying, personal, phone, posts, prevent, privacy, protect, restrict, risk, Risk Management, school, security, settings, shopping, tablet, video

Just about everything you do today carries a cyber security risk: networking on social platforms, working from home in the COVID-19 era, video conferencing for work or leisure, paying bills or shopping. Learn how to protect your personal information whenever you engage in technology using your phone, computer or tablet. The post Strategies to protect yourself from cyber security risks appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.

Apr 14

It’s not too soon to prepare your property for wildfire

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Now is a good time to review your wildfire preparation plans. Let’s discuss the why, the what and the how of wildfire preparation for homeowners and business owners. The post It’s not too soon to prepare your property for wildfire appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.

Dec 10

Holiday list: Give the gift of life insurance!

By Scharver Insurance Group agent, annual, benefit, cash value, cover, coverage, family, financial, future, growth, health, holiday, independent, insurability, Insurance, insure, life, Life Insurance, lifetime, low, policy, premium, protect, security, underwriting

The annual holiday search is on for the perfect gift for your children or grandchildren. You can spend a lot of time and effort buying gifts … it can be overwhelming. You recognize that as children grow, their interests change. Last year’s trending gifts become this year’s trash. What if I told you there is a gift you can purchase that you won’t have to throw out and that can benefit a child for years to come? The post Holiday list: Give the gift of life insurance! appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.

Nov 05

Conducting effective vendor risk assessments

By Scharver Insurance Group agency, agent, annual, assessment, bankruptcy, bi-annual, breach, business, Business Insurance, complaint, compliance, Consumer Tips, customer, data, fines, global, identify, independent, Insurance, layoff, monitor, non-profit, organization, penalties, privacy, quarterly, risk, security, semi-annual, small, time, vendor, violation

Nearly all organizations need to work with vendors or third-party suppliers. Whether you’re a global organization, a non-profit institution, an agency or a small business, your organization has the potential to face severe fines and penalties for failing to understand and comply with applicable regulations. The post Conducting effective vendor risk assessments appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.

Oct 15

Security systems: Take the proper steps to protect your home

By Scharver Insurance Group agent, alarm, alert, burglar, camera, claims, damage, door, family, glass, home, independent, Insurance, lights, loss, monitor, motion, prevent, protect, Risk Management, safe, safety, security, social, system, theft, thieves, vigilant, window

Claims experience shows that theft losses can be prevented when a central station burglar alarm is installed and activated in your home. Improve your family’s security and reduce the potential of home intrusion by knowing the basics for safety and alarm component options. The post Security systems: Take the proper steps to protect your home appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.

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