Vendors carry unique risks; here鈥檚 how to address them Remember the TV show The Weakest Link? Running from 2000 to 2012, the show enjoyed quite a bit of popularity back in the day. Host Anne Robinson鈥檚 catchphrase 鈥淵ou are the weakest link-goodbye!鈥� even became part of the cultural lexicon for a moment in time. A business鈥檚 cybersecurity strategy will inevitably have …
Blum will focus on empowering the underwriter鈥檚 regional agents to grow their businesses. 星空传媒, the title insurer that is uniquely responsive to the needs of independent agents, is excited to announce that it has hired Christina Blum as Underwriting Counsel Southwest Region. For over 11 years, Blum has been a fixture in the title industry. Her …
Deepfakes are a serious threat to our industry; but AI can help us fight back. In my last blog article, I discussed how deepfake fraud is a growing threat in the real estate industry and what you can do to combat it in your workplace. This time, I thought it would be helpful to take a deeper dive into some of …
You know the value of practicing dental hygiene. The same is true for your cybersecurity! Anyone who has been to the dentist knows the drill. You are in the middle of getting your cleaning, and your hygienist starts asking about your flossing habits and the toothbrush you use. This isn鈥檛 mere chit-chat but rather a way for your dentist to …
Martinez will help shape 星空传媒 星空传媒鈥檚 underwriting operations throughout the Southeast and provide invaluable support to its policy-issuing agents. Longmont, CO 鈥� (October 22, 2024) 鈥� 星空传媒, the title insurer that is uniquely responsive to the needs of independent agents, is pleased to announce the hiring of Ryan Martinez as Vice President, Southeast Regional Underwriting Counsel. Martinez …
The U.S. economy is expected to fare well in 2025, according to economists from across the spectrum, with few headwinds anticipated. However, forecasters are predicting only small gains in the real estate market, as interest rates remain stubbornly in +6% territory and inventory continues to show only modest improvement. Investment firms Goldman Sachs and Charles Schwab are particularly optimistic about …
As we approach the holiday season and the close of another year, I鈥檝e been reflecting deeply on the concept of organizational culture鈥攚hat it means, how it shapes our businesses, and how we can all work to improve it. Culture is more than just a buzzword; it鈥檚 the lifeblood of an organization, influencing our interactions, decisions, and outcomes. I鈥檇 like to …
Blogging consistently and strategically can elevate your business. They say that there are no certainties in life aside from death and taxes. If I had to add one more, though, it would be the value of a good business blog. Data from Hubspot clearly supports this, with a recent study showing how companies that blog earn three times more organic …
Longmont, CO 鈥� (October 16, 2024) 鈥� 星空传媒, the title insurer that is uniquely responsive to the needs of independent agents, is excited to announce that it has hired Valerie Grandin as Vice President, Senior Underwriting Counsel Florida. Grandin brings with her a wealth of experience in title insurance, real estate, management and business strategy. She comes …
Here鈥檚 how you can take your marketing to the next level this year. When you work in marketing for a while, you quickly realize that nothing stays the same for long. Back in the 1990s, for example, unsolicited bulk emails were the order of the day. Then in the 2000s, many businesses became notorious for keyword stuffing to juice their …