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Why Do I Need… Personal Umbrella Liability Insurance?
After a hectic work week, Jim Marshall was looking forward to a relaxing weekend with his wife and kids. He was just a few blocks from home when his cellphone rang. He glanced down to see who was calling. That split-second distraction was all it took for him to miss...
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November Personal Risk Insights
Auto Avoiding Animal Collisions Fall is a beautiful time of year, but it’s also when the most wildlife-vehicle collisions occur. More than 300,000 such incidents occur between October and December every year, according to the Federal Highway Administration. To reduce...
Evaluating Organizational Downsizing
Deciding to terminate an employee is never easy, and it only becomes more difficult and complex when organizations must eliminate multiple employees. Mass layoffs are common when organizations downsize. Organizations downsize for many reasons, but it’s most common...
Business Email Compromise (BEC)
Cybercriminals continue to become more sophisticated, leveraging a wide range of tactics in order to attack their victims. One tactic that has increased in frequency, complexity, and resulting losses over the past few years is the use of business email compromise...
Cyber Liabilities: Ransomware
Ransomware is any type of malicious software that infects a computer and either prevents it from working as it should or prevents access to certain files until the user pays a ransom. Typically, the hackers behind the ransomware demand bitcoin—a type of digital...
Is Your Car Ready for Fall Driving?
Fall is arguably the most important season for vehicle maintenance. Before the season’s brisk, windy weather and shorter days arise, you’ll want to make sure your vehicle is prepared for fall roads. Follow these maintenance tips to ensure your vehicle is ready for...
Level Funding
If you desire the freedom of a self-funded insurance plan but need a little more certainty for your budgeting concerns, level funding might be an option for you. Weigh the advantages and disadvantages and decide what’s best for your company. What is a Self-funded...
SouthGroup Insurance Services Named to Top 100 Agencies
SouthGroup Insurance Services Named to Top 100 Agencies August 24, 2022 SouthGroup Insurance Services, with offices in Hattiesburg, MS, and Picayune, MS, has been named one of the Top 100 Privately-Held Insurance Agencies for 2022 by the Insurance Journal. The...
Work Comp Insights: These Three Trends Could Have Big Implications for Workers’ Compensation
Legislation surrounding the gig economy, single-payer health insurance, and marijuana legalization all have the potential to impact the U.S. workers’ compensation system, according to a National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) report. The Gig Economy Digital...
Cybersecurity Tips for Business Travelers
Organizations face heightened cybersecurity risks when their employees travel. Business travelers are prime targets for cybercriminals, as they often carry valuable data and may not always be careful about securing their devices. According to research from Morning...
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