Authored by Sara Weathers A recent study published in the journal Nature has quantified the empirical relationships between temperature and the risk of extreme daily wildfire growth in California. According to an Insurance Journal article, the findings reveal a direct link between climate change and an increased risk of extreme wildfires, with temperature...

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Authored by Sara Weathers In a world driven by technological advancements, criminals harness the power of AI and social engineering to create scams. This proliferation of scam tech has set off alarm bells among regulators and law enforcement and raised concerns at the highest levels of the financial industry. Notably, AI is being used to supercharge fraud...

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Authored by Sara Weathers A recent report published by First Street Foundation has raised the alarm about the increasing flood risk faced by more than half of the U.S. population residing in counties likely to experience stormwater system failure due to heavy rainfall. A staggering 17.7 million properties across the country are exposed to substantial floo...

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A lawsuit has been filed in Oakland federal court against a U.S. law firm regarding a data breach. The data breach occurred in March of 2023. The allegation is that the firm did not properly and timely notify the alleged victims of the breach. The firm reported the breach to various state regulators in July. The breach included client data believed to be...

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In observance of Labor Day, the holiday that honors working people in the United States and Canada, our offices will be closed on Monday, September 4th. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact our Insurance Solutions team at 1-615-577-4999 or by email at info@advocapinsurance.com. Thank you for being our valued customer. The entire Advo...

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Authored by Sara Weathers According to a recent Insurance Journal article, a wave of intense thunderstorms swept across the US Northeast, encompassing New York City on July 16, resulting in fatal flooding in Pennsylvania, airport disruptions, and tornado alerts throughout New England. Simultaneously, Chicago witnessed a decline in air quality due to the i...

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Authored by Sara Weathers In a collaborative effort between the Biden administration and major consumer technology players, a comprehensive nationwide cybersecurity certification and labeling program has been unveiled to empower consumers in selecting secure smart devices. The initiative, known as the U.S. Cyber Trust Mark, aims to bolster the security of...

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Authored by Sara Weathers According to a recent Insurance Journal article, Colorado State University (CSU) researchers have revised their forecast for the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season, projecting an above-average season. They anticipate 18 named storms, nine hurricanes, and four major hurricanes, compared to the long-term averages of 14 named storms, se...

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Authored by Sara Weathers In today's digital age, maintaining cyber safety in the workplace is of utmost importance. Cybersecurity threats can compromise sensitive information, disrupt business operations, and cause significant financial losses. To help safeguard your work environment, check out the tips below. Protect Your Passwords Ensure the security...

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This year AdvoCap Insurance Agency, Inc. had the pleasure of attending the AAJ Annual Convention in Philadelphia, PA. As usual, we had the pleasure of seeing some old friends and meeting so many new friends. We had a great time at the opening reception at Reading Terminal Market and performances from the Broadway hit Hamilton (this felt very Philly). You...

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