Plan B Consulting

JULY 6, 2022

This week, Charlie discusses pandemic plans that were suggested back in 2006, and how they compare to the actions that were taken during the height of the COVID pandemic. I came across the booklet ‘Flu Pandemic Guidelines for Businesses’ produced by Survive when we were moving our office. Productivity and motivation.

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Plan B Consulting

JULY 6, 2022

This week, Charlie discusses pandemic plans that were suggested back in 2006, and how they compare to the actions that were taken during the height of the COVID pandemic. I came across the booklet ‘Flu Pandemic Guidelines for Businesses’ produced by Survive when we were moving our office. Productivity and motivation.

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Chisel AI

JANUARY 5, 2022

Throughout the pandemic, business leaders have had to manage distributed teams, and everyone has had to learn to collaborate 100 percent virtually. What lasting impact do you think the pandemic will have on the future of work? The pandemic has impacted everyone and changed the ways of work forever across sectors.

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Plan B Consulting

JULY 6, 2022

This week, Charlie discusses pandemic plans that were suggested back in 2006, and how they compare to the actions that were taken during the height of the COVID pandemic. I came across the booklet ‘Flu Pandemic Guidelines for Businesses’ produced by Survive when we were moving our office. Productivity and motivation.

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Citrix

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Yet, along with hospitality, it was one of the sectors that was impacted so profoundly by the pandemic — with likely permanent consequences in … The post How retailers can embrace hybrid working to drive efficiencies first appeared on Citrix Blogs.

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Chisel AI

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

James shares his perspectives on how the pandemic accelerated digital transformation in the insurance industry and the leading factors impacting workers’ compensation insurance today. Benham explains, “COVID introduced a whole slew of tracking and monitoring that people were absolutely against beforehand.”

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The Rand Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

This weekly recap focuses on tracking news manipulation during the pandemic, the threat of another civil war, preventing health insurance loss, and more.

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Emergency Planning

MARCH 11, 2020

It is now more than ten years since there was a general push to induce countries to plan for pandemics (WHO 2005). About the same time, 2007, Dr Michael Leavitt of the US Department of Health and Human Services wrote: "We don't know when a pandemic will arrive. Major epidemics and pandemics (what is the difference?)

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The Rand Blog

MAY 27, 2022

When fears of inflation arise in the United States, people start paying a lot of attention to weekly unemployment-insurance claims, as an early indicator of layoffs that could augur a broader slump. But unemployment claims are a flawed gauge that may be particularly skewed by the pandemic.

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Plan B Consulting

OCTOBER 23, 2023

I noticed a report from Morgan Stanley stating that ‘After virtually halting during the COVID-19 pandemic, business trips are rebounding, even surpassing pre-pandemic levels’. While you may have company travel insurance, it’s important for the company to actively support and implement their duty of care for business travellers.

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Risk Management Monitor

DECEMBER 20, 2022

In these cases, a worker may intentionally fake an injury (claimant fraud) or a business owner may misrepresent their employee headcount or incorrectly classify employees to obtain lower insurance premiums. Workers compensation insurance provider fraud has become a multi-billion-dollar industry that is bad for business.

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Risk Management Monitor

APRIL 11, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO—At today’s RISKWORLD 2022 opening ceremony and awards luncheon, RIMS recognized top risk management and insurance professionals with the society’s annual awards. Lori Seidenberg, director and global head of real assets insurance risk management for BlackRock, Inc.,

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CCEM Strategies

OCTOBER 7, 2020

According to the Insurance Bureau of Canada , over 60% of British Columbians live in a region where some of the largest earthquakes in the world occur. Earthquakes don’t care about pandemics, but you and your business should. Speak to your local insurance broker to understand what will be covered in the event of an earthquake.

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Risk Management Monitor

JANUARY 31, 2022

We can’t forget about the risks that preceded this pandemic, and top on that list stands technology,” Sterling added in his address during the event. So, risk professionals must do what risk professionals do best: We must adapt. And we must adapt quickly.”. “We

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Risk Management Monitor

DECEMBER 17, 2021

While Karen Clark & Company has estimated that the insured loss from the tornado outbreak will be about $3 billion, and credit rating agency Fitch predicted that losses would total $5 billion, Dr. Joel N. Businesses and risk professionals should prepare now for more frequent and intense weather events.

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FEI

AUGUST 19, 2021

Last year FEI was called upon by a record number of customers requesting support due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which disrupted operations and affected employee groups and students. Last year, mental health researchers and social scientists predicted an emerging mental health epidemic related to the pandemic.

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Erwood Group

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

These events can range from natural disasters and pandemics to technological failures and other disruptions that might threaten the normal functioning of healthcare facilities. Disruptions can lead to financial losses, especially if billing processes are impacted, insurance claims are delayed, or operational inefficiencies arise.

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everbridge

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Insurance Industry Evolution: The insurance sector adapted to the changing landscape by developing innovative policies that considered climate change risks, ensuring better coverage for property and businesses in high-risk areas.

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Disaster Preparedness

FEBRUARY 4, 2017

This may be easier said than done, since most drug insurance programs limit the amount you can obtain. Try telling that to your insurance company though. Some insurance programs will give you up to three months’ worth of medicine if you purchase through a mail order program.

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Risk Management Monitor

MARCH 4, 2022

Cyber insurance firm Coalition has put together a guide to basic cybersecurity measures to help organizations—policyholders and otherwise—proactively manage cyberrisk and reduce the likelihood of a cybersecurity incident. Organizations should be asking themselves, “What does the work day look like without access to the business’ systems?”

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everbridge

AUGUST 11, 2021

The Covid-19 pandemic increased opportunities for remote work four to five times more than before, according to a report from McKinsey & Co. The rapid transformation brought forward by the pandemic has muddied the definition of remote workers versus lone workers, but it’s essential not to confuse the two.

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Online Computers

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

It has always been challenging for companies and individuals to stay compliant with the privacy standards of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). That meant addressing the many privacy and security risks in a remote work setup.

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PagerDuty

JANUARY 25, 2022

CANADA: We also offer up to 22 weeks of paid parental leave for pregnant parents and 12 weeks for non-pregnant parents, including adoptive parents in coordination with Canada Employment Insurance as well as unpaid parental leave for the remaining parental leave required by Canada. I couldn’t believe how easy it was!” Karen, PagerDuty Sr.

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Risk Management Monitor

MAY 17, 2021

The threat will continue beyond the pandemic. If you have a theft or cyberattack, contact your insurance carrier and, if necessary, seek expert help to identify the source, the extent of the problem and how best to respond. Install patches and software updates, setting up automatic software updates whenever possible.

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Plan B Consulting

MAY 16, 2023

Supplier bankruptcy, trade disputes, political instability, pandemics, natural disasters and cyber-attacks are all seen to be key factors in supply chain disruption. Day two of BCAW and Senior Consultant, Gavin Watt, explores what organisations can do to attempt to protect themselves from supply chain risks.

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LogisManager

OCTOBER 12, 2021

An independent research study, “ The Valuation Implications for Enterprise Risk Management Maturity ,” was published in the prestigious Journal of Risk and Insurance. The most timely demonstration of risk management’s ROI is Wimbledon’s pandemic insurance plan. What is a Risk Management Plan?

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Plan B Consulting

MARCH 12, 2020

We live in a fairly safe world in that there are cures for most diseases, we can build defences against nature and most threats we have met before, and there is insurance which at least gives us money to rebuild. We shouldn’t be ordering people around and treating them as commodities, in our desire to mitigate the effect of the pandemic.

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Plan B Consulting

MARCH 12, 2020

We live in a fairly safe world in that there are cures for most diseases, we can build defences against nature and most threats we have met before, and there is insurance which at least gives us money to rebuild. We shouldn’t be ordering people around and treating them as commodities, in our desire to mitigate the effect of the pandemic.

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Pure Storage

APRIL 11, 2022

When caregivers are paid by insurers based on outcomes, organizations must rely on smart, effective use of data. Where people live is a very important factor in the quality of their healthcare access, and the pandemic only underscored this. Value-based care plans will fail without stronger data management practices.

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everbridge

AUGUST 4, 2023

What are the ways in which you meet specific requirements for protecting business travelers, including security training and preparation, kidnap and ransom insurance, and evacuation protocols? We have a wealth of experience in successfully extracting travelers from scenes of crisis, outbreak of war, or other life-threatening incidents.

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Fusion Risk Management

JUNE 23, 2023

More than 14 years ago, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) introduced the first true risk-based approach to understanding and managing third parties. The idea behind having an effective third-party risk management (TPRM) program is not a newfound concept. Rinse and repeat.

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Pure Storage

JULY 17, 2023

FIPS or SOC 2 Type II ) The government is also exploring the possibility for a cyber insurance “backstop” fund to help with catastrophic security events. Development of secure IoT devices Liability for vulnerabilities in software Required compliance of any federal vendors (e.g.,

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BCP Builder

APRIL 20, 2020

What will the new normal look like following the Coronavirus Pandemic? I have included two videos below: A webinar on how to return to business following this pandemic. Our generational changes, however, are the ones we pay attention to, and this pandemic will be one of those generational moments.

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BCP Builder

APRIL 20, 2020

What will the new normal look like following the Coronavirus Pandemic? I have included two videos below: A webinar on how to return to business following this pandemic. Our generational changes, however, are the ones we pay attention to, and this pandemic will be one of those generational moments. A pandemic was expected.

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MHA Consulting

MAY 11, 2023

Organizations should invite third-party experts, such as law enforcement officers, data security consultants, insurers, and public relations professionals to observe and provide feedback during cyber exercises. “Exercise Smarter: Include 3rd Party Experts In Your Cyber Exercises.”

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Solutions Review

APRIL 21, 2022

With remote work becoming the norm in 2021 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) usage has surged and has exposed an exploitable vector for ransomware – brute force attacks. In 2021, businesses in the U.S. Safeguards from viruses, malware and ransomware.

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Castellan

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

These are among the many topics dominating news stories, especially since the outbreak of the pandemic two years ago. Phishing schemes. Record exposures. Fines and lawsuits. More and more breaches. And if it did, how prepared would your team be to respond?

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