The Importance of Two-Factor Authentication
As cyber attacks become more and more common, protecting your data is increasingly difficult. In fact, a study from Juniper Research found that by 2023, cyber criminals are expected to steal an estimated 33 billion records. In light of the growing number of cyber attacks, many companies are turning to two-factor authentication (also commonly called 2FA or multifactor authentication) to enhance their cyber security. While no cyber security method is foolproof, using two-factor authentication can add an extra layer of security to your online accounts. So how exactly does two-factor authentication work? What Is Two-factor Authentication? While complex passwords can help deter cyber...
Fire Pit Safety: What You Need to Know
With the cooler weather coming, you might have visions of spending brisk evenings gathered around the fire pit with your family in the backyard. A fire pit is a great way to turn your yard into a second living room, allowing you to enjoy it year-round. However, you still want to keep some home fire safety tips in mind to make the most of your fire pit. Following these will help keep your family and visitors safe and warm while they're enjoying their s'mores around the fire. Here's what you need to know about fire pit safety. What to consider when choosing a...
Cyber Risk Guide for Boards of Directors
Before examining what boards can do to manage cyber risk, organizations need to understand who cybercriminals are, what they want and what’s at stake. In today’s hyper-connected world, nearly every business has some form of cyber exposure. Whether you process payments or store sensitive customer information, chances are cybercriminals have already placed a target on your organization and are primed to strike. Arthur Hall Insurance offers this guide designed for an organization's board members to plan for and respond to cyber incidents. Please contact one of the professional insurance advisors at Arthur Hall Insurance to discuss potential cyber risk. ...
Arthur Hall Insurance Plans Office Relocation
Thirty-two years ago, Arthur Hall Insurance moved from a modest office outside of the West Chester borough to the building we currently occupy. At that time, in 1990, we had five employees. Over the last 32 years, the team worked diligently to expand the enterprise and we are proud of what we accomplished, but we have outgrown our space! With 34 insurance professionals and plans to augment the current team, we are excited to announce that we are relocating our Pennsylvania office to accommodate our continued growth. Our new Pennsylvania location is in close proximity to our current office only in a...
Arthur Hall Insurance Names New Partner
Arthur Hall Insurance Names New Vice President and Shareholder (West Chester, PA ) The Board of Directors of Arthur Hall Insurance are pleased to announce that Dan Mackarevich, CCIC, CIC, has been named as a principal shareholder for the firm. Dan joins James Denham, Glenn Burcham, Mark Sammarone, Nicole Grebloskie, Josh Isler, and Karen Leary as an agency partner, member of the managing leadership team, and assumes the title of Vice President. He began his career with Arthur Hall Insurance in 2014 as a producer and Commercial Lines Account Executive. Dan advises clients all over North America. He has built and continues...
Westfield’s Legacy of Caring Grant
Arthur Hall Insurance Helps North Star of Chester County Support Single Parent Families Westfield’s Legacy of Caring Program donates $625,000 to Help Over 100 Nonprofits Across the Country [caption id="attachment_5760" align="alignleft" width="310"] Pictured from left to right: Lucas Zeigler, API, Market Underwriter-Personal Lines Westfield Group; Mark Sammarone, CIC, CISR, Executive Vice President Arthur Hall Insurance; Don Neimetz, Executive Director, North Star of Chester County; Nick Lohr, Project Manager, North Star of Chester County; Stuart Brooks, President, North Star of Chester County Board of Directors; Nicole Grebloskie, CAPI, CIC, CISR Vice President – Personal Lines; Jim Denham, CPCU, CIC President Arthur Hall Insurance.[/caption] West Chester,...
Inflation and the Commercial Insurance Market
Over the past year, inflation has become a growing concern. Inflation issues have largely resulted from a culmination of labor and supply trends brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, and they are clearly reflected within the country’s rising Consumer Price Index (CPI). According to the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the CPI for all urban consumers surged by 7.9% in the last twelve months—representing the largest increase over this amount of time since 1982. Inflation issues could create a number of challenges in the commercial insurance market, affecting both insurers and their policyholders. With this in mind,...
Keeping Your Home Protected During Vacation
When you and your family are preparing to leave for a vacation, it’s easy to overlook basic home safety precautions. After all, there are a number of risks that could affect your home while you’re away—including fires, theft and flooding. In order to keep your property safe while you’re on vacation, consider the following guidance. Unplug small appliances and electronic devices. Stop the newspaper and mail. To do this online, visit the U.S. Postal Service’s website. Lock all windows and doors. Arrange to have your lawn mowed or snow shoveled while you’re away. Have a neighbor keep an eye on...
Christine Ruth Earns Designation
(West Chester, PA – May 2022) Arthur Hall Insurance congratulates Personal Lines Service Representative, Christine A. Ruth, on successfully completing the professional Certified Insurance Service Representative (CISR) designation. The CISR designation is recognized throughout the industry as a standard of achievement and ongoing professionalism. Certified Insurance Service Representatives are required to successfully complete five courses and examinations in the areas of personal and commercial insurance and agency operations. They must also commit to annual continuing education to update their designation and knowledge in order to serve their clients, agencies, and companies at the highest level. This achievement is the culmination of countless...
Business Email Compromise
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 (BEC) scams. Put simply, a BEC scam entails a cybercriminal impersonating a seemingly legitimate source—such as a senior-level employee, supplier, vendor, business partner or other organization—via email. The cybercriminal uses these emails to gain the trust of their target, thus tricking the victim into believing they are communicating with a genuine sender. From there, the cybercriminal convinces their target to...