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Three friends save California cinema with successful rally

As the economy has slowly been working its way back to a full recovery, many businesses have struggled to keep profits steady. Additionally, with consumer needs changing as technology continues to evolve, companies often need to make adjustments in their daily operations. One California theater is the perfect example of such struggles. The Met Cinema, located in Oakhurst, continued to run print films - along with hundreds of other venues across the country. However, many ...
January 2, 2013By InterWest Insurance Business and IT Insurance Tag 0 Comment Read More »

Report finds that data breaches should be top concern in 2013

As 2012 winds to a close, many business owners are trying to tie up all loose ends, ensuring that their year ends on a high note. One key thing to keep in mind, though, is preparation for the new year. Companies need to ensure that with technology evolving at a quick pace, their daily operations remain protected from new and unseen dangers. The Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) found that the most likely threats ...
December 28, 2012By InterWest Insurance Business and IT Insurance Tag 0 Comment Read More »

Study: Business Security Professionals Fear Cyber Attack Over Christmas Break

As businesses shut down in preparation for Christmas, most employees turn their attention toward their families and friends, in hopes they can ignore their work for a few days. Information security professionals do not have that luxury, however, and the results of a new survey seem to reflect just that. Security management company nCircle asked business professionals about whether they were afraid that their business could be harmed by a cyber attack over the holiday ...
December 24, 2012By InterWest Insurance Business and IT Insurance Tag 0 Comment Read More »

Customers Flock To Save Henry's Tacos

Henry's Tacos was built in Studio City in 1961 and has been a crowd favorite ever since, serving up heaping helpings of ground beef tacos, refried bean and orange-cheese burritos, and "taco burgers" - the only things on the menu. The eatery has been featured in shows like "Adam 12" and draws in regular citizens as well as celebrities. However, the Los Angeles Times reports that the beloved taco stand will close at the ...
December 21, 2012By InterWest Insurance Business and IT Insurance Tag 0 Comment Read More »

Nationwide Insurance System Breached By Hackers

Living in the digital age comes with many perks, and businesses are not exempt from being able to experience certain luxuries. Computers make creating databases much easier and can keep customer information organized and put-together. However, it is also crucial for business owners to ensure that they are thoroughly protected against unforeseen dangers that can come with evolving technology. Working with commercial insurance specialists that specialize in technology insurance will guarantee that a company is ...
December 20, 2012By InterWest Insurance Business and IT Insurance Tag 0 Comment Read More »

Find Thorough Business Insurance To Prevent A Messy Aftermath

While no business owner can fully predict what will happen to their company - either from a financial standpoint or if an unexpected emergency will occur - it's important to be prepared. Without comprehensive risk analysis or working with commercial insurance specialists, decision-makers could find themselves with a costly cleanup. According to a Property Casualty 360 article, companies should guarantee that they have an insurance policy that is all-inclusive for unexpected events as well as ...
December 17, 2012By InterWest Insurance Business and IT Insurance Tag 0 Comment Read More »

Commercial Insurance Specialists Help Companies Stay Current

With technology quickly evolving, businesses across multiple industries are working to keep pace, ensuring that they are as up-to-date as possible. Integrating new systems and accounting for trends like bring-your-own-device (BYOD) are just a few ways that companies are adapting. However, with changes in data storage and accessibility, the risks of security breaches are also changing, and businesses need to keep themselves protected against possible liability. A recent report from the Health Information Trust Alliance (HITRUST) ...
December 12, 2012By InterWest Insurance Business and IT Insurance Tag 0 Comment Read More »

Businesses Will Benefit From Workers Compensation Insurance Policies

Ideally, workers would remain healthy and never suffer from a single injury while on the job. However, that is not always the case, and businesses need to keep themselves protected to ensure that they can remain profitable through any situation. Enrique Gutierrez had to undergo multiple surgeries to repair his wrist and rotator cuff after injuries sustained from falling 10 feet at his place of employment, Merivic Inc. According to the source, Gutierrez had a ...
December 5, 2012By InterWest Insurance Business and IT Insurance Tag 0 Comment Read More »

Heavy Rain Causes Minor Fooding Damage In Northern California

For the third time in less than one week, Northern California felt the wrath of an intense storm system. Powerful rains - leading to some minor flooding - drenched some areas with as much as one inch of rain per hour. Trees were also uprooted and electrical lines were knocked loose, putting tens of thousands of residents in the dark, according to officials. The Associated Press reported that flood warnings were given for the Napa ...
December 3, 2012By InterWest Insurance Business and IT Insurance Tag 0 Comments Read More »

Data Breaches Can Cause Severe Financial Damages To A Business

Technology continues to evolve more every day, and businesses across all industries are becoming more reliant on the developing systems. It's important for companies to take the necessary precautions, ensuring that even if something like a data breach happens, they have the proper insurance coverage in place to respond to an incident. Millions of dollars in repair costs - or cleanup from fraudulent transactions - could severely hinder a technology company's daily operations and harm ...
November 30, 2012By InterWest Insurance Business and IT Insurance Tag 0 Comment Read More »