According to a recent Wells Fargo study of 100 U.S. middle market companies and large corporations, 85% of respondents carry cyber and data privacy policies and nearly half (44%) have already filed a claim as a result of a breach. As more businesses are recognizing the need for cyber insurance, the deterring factor of cost […]
January 5, 2016
The New Year is a time of reflection and looking forward setting goals on how to improve. In that spirit, we take a look at ourselves at The Armstrong Company Insurance Consultants. Reflection For more than 40 years, The Armstrong Company Insurance Consultants has been servicing customers and building long lasting relationships with them, carriers […]
December 31, 2015
Armstrong Company clients receive customized coverage options that have been created specifically for their business. We recognize that every organization has a different risk profile, specific appetite for risk retention and a unique set of factors that will determine the type of Risk Management program that is best suited for them. Our service includes year […]
December 22, 2015
It’s already December and we have begun to see winter weather conditions in various parts of the country. With the ensuing El Nino pattern threatening throughout the winter season, it is not too early to start thinking of winterizing your business. Below are some survival tips to help limit your exposure and mitigate the losses […]
December 8, 2015
Every day we continue to read or hear news about the many data breaches and cyber incidents, including Sony, the U.S. government’s Office of Personnel Management, and several airlines. As reported in the 2014 FBI Internet Crime Report, there were 269,422 total complaints in 2014. Of those complaints, 123,684 reported a loss representing a total […]
December 2, 2015
At The Armstrong Company Insurance Consultants, we like so many of you are thankful for our family and friends, our health and the many blessings that are bestowed upon each of us. We would like to share some of the things that we are thankful for this year. Maybe some of you can relate to […]
November 24, 2015
All businesses have a legal duty of care (obligation) to do everything reasonably possible to make their premises safe for all employees, visitors, and customers. It is important to understand some of the basic legal terms to guide those responsible for overseeing the safety of the premises and to prevent accidents wherever and whenever possible. These […]
November 16, 2015
According to a recent LA Times article, FEMA is urging Californians to buy flood insurance before El Nino repeats itself from the last event of 1997-1998. The NOAA’s 2015 U.S. Winter Outlook (December through February) currently states the following: Precipitation Outlook: Wetter-than-average conditions most likely in the Southern Tier of the United States, from central […]
November 11, 2015
There are many variables to consider when a disaster strikes your place of business . Your first thought is for the safety of all concerned. Disasters can knock you down for a bit, but how quickly can you recover and at what cost? There are steps that can be taken before and in the midst […]
November 3, 2015
Halloween is fast approaching. All kids love to dress up, get together with friends, and go door-to-door hoping to find the full size candy bar. A little pre-planning can prevent unfortunate accidents that could turn out to be tragic for kids and trying for you. Here are some pointers for ensuring your house is a […]
October 26, 2015