February 15, 2011 / by KMRD Partners / One Minute From Normal Series / 0 comments
Disaster planning is important for all businesses, but it may be even more important for small businesses. With limited resources to fall back upon, small businesses must have a plan in place before disaster strikes. David Paulison, former Executive Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, estimates that 40% – 60% of small businesses that […]
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Risks Ahead. Disaster Recovery Planning
March 18, 2016 / by KMRD Partners / Risks Ahead Series / 0 comments
These four strategies can help support staff and address human resources concerns in the event of a disaster. Implement disaster preparedness plans that cover all contingencies. Communicate plans to all employees before disaster strikes, while ensuring they are trained to respond quickly and properly. Anticipate both personal and professional impact a disaster will have on […]
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What Does 24 Hours Mean to You? Analysis Leads to Improved IT Disaster Recovery Plan
July 15, 2015 / by KMRD Partners /
An organization’s inability to understand when their coverage is triggered can create negative consequences. KMRD identifies these gaps and discusses if you have a proper disaster recovery plan in place to prevent losses.
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Recovery Begins After Disaster Strikes
June 1, 2015 / by KMRD Partners / One Minute From Normal Series / 0 comments
There is no textbook disaster, and yet… Every disaster is different. The gulf oil spill has been different than Katrina, just as the wild fires that recently scorched California’s Riverside County were different than the gulf oil spill. And yet, each successful disaster recovery exhibits many of the same attributes. Effective management Every successful recovery […]
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The Titanic was the mother of all disasters and everyday risk
April 18, 2012 / by KMRD Partners / One Minute From Normal Series / 0 comments
Before Chernobyl, 9/11 and Fukushima Daiichi, there was the Titanic. Even after these catastrophic events, there is still the Titanic. 100 years after the “unsinkable” ship was torn apart in a collision with an iceberg, its memory is as buoyant as ever. On the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the ship, Kevin McPoyle, President […]
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Kevin McPoyle featured in Property Casualty 360 “Titanic: The Mother of All Disasters and Everyday Risk”
April 9, 2012 / by KMRD Partners / Announcements, In the News / 0 comments
Kevin McPoyle, co-founder of KMRD Partners was published in PROPERTY CASUALTY 360. For the electronic version, <CLICK HERE> About KMRD Partners, Inc. – KMRD Partners, Inc. is a risk management consultant and insurance broker headquartered in the Philadelphia region. Their mission statement, “Making a difference by Managing the Cost of Risk”, is a unique approach that […]
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Disaster Recovery – Your help is needed
June 7, 2011 / by KMRD Partners / One Minute From Normal Series / 0 comments
At our website www.oneminutefromnormal.com we ask visitors the question: What if an unscheduled event suddenly seizes control of your business? Are you ready? With flowers blooming, birds chirping and hamburgers sizzling on the grill, what is there not to like about June? If you work for FEMA or the American Red Cross, or live in […]
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Disaster Recovery – Fire caused an $8 million property loss
February 23, 2011 / by KMRD Partners / One Minute From Normal Series / 0 comments
After successfully running its business without incident for more than 30 years, one minute from normal this manufacturer of electrical products had to determine if it was ready. Disaster Recovery was now a real issue. The company manufactured specific niche products and maintained a limited and specialized pool of loyal clients. One evening after business […]
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Disaster Planning
February 15, 2011 / by KMRD Partners / One Minute From Normal Series / 0 comments
Disaster planning is important for all businesses, but it may be even more important for small businesses. With limited resources to fall back upon, small businesses must have a plan in place before disaster strikes. David Paulison, former Executive Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, estimates that 40% – 60% of small businesses that […]
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COVID-19 Resource Center
March 15, 2020 / by KMRD Partners / General, Risk Control / 0 comments
KMRD’s COVID-19 Resources page is your go-to resource for the latest updates and insights on the coronavirus pandemic. Check back frequently for the latest information, helpful insights, and articles that may help you navigate this rapidly evolving situation. KMRD CLIENTS – Please read our COVID-19 FAQ How KMRD is Responding As the situation with coronavirus […]
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Playing it safe: Cybersecurity for small-to-medium-sized businesses – Bob Dietzel
March 8, 2018 / by KMRD Partners / / 0 comments
More than 60% of small businesses are not in operation 6 months after a cyberattack. Big companies like Target, Yahoo and Equifax are typically the unhappy recipients of big news coverage following data disasters. This is not surprising, given the size of the events. At Target, credit and debit card information or contact information for […]
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