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Reducing Distracted Driving with “This App Saves Lives”

May 13, 2021 / by KMRD Partners / Blog, Risk Control, Webinars

For those who missed our webinar on reducing distractive driving with “This App Saves Lives” … here is a recording! At KMRD Partners we believe that risk management shouldn’t just be seen through an insurance lens. Rather it should also be viewed as a way to make everyday life experiences safer. We always look for […]

Risks Ahead. Cyber Insurance – Is your company covered for a data breach?

April 15, 2016 / by KMRD Partners / Risks Ahead Series / 0 comments

According to technology research firm Gartner, the number of connected devices is expected to increase from 4.9 billion to 25 billion by 2020. Each of these devices potentially opens a door to cyber intruders. The market research firm International Data Corporation predicts that, if current trends continue, one of every four people around the globe […]

Cyber Insurance – Public Wi-Fi Risks

February 10, 2016 / by KMRD Partners / One Minute From Normal Series, Risk Control / 0 comments

Wi-Fi hot spots can leave you, your colleagues, and your staff wide open to hackers. Once hackers penetrate your server, your company’s information is vulnerable. This makes transferring risk through cyber liability insurance a critical component of your company’s risk management program. 95% of Wi-Fi data traffic is unencrypted. T-Mobile and AT&T— the largest providers […]

Risks Ahead. Did you know? The number of motorists being caught for distracted driving is rising.

January 15, 2016 / by KMRD Partners / Risk Control, Risks Ahead Series / 0 comments

A recent report from Pennsylvania’s court system indicates an increasing number of motorists are being caught for distracted driving. 1,140 drivers were cited for texting while driving in 2014. An increasing number of drivers are being cited under a different statute for using headphones while driving. Motorists convicted of texting while driving are required to […]

Risks Ahead. Driving and just about anything else don’t mix… Fleet Safety

November 13, 2015 / by KMRD Partners / Risks Ahead Series / 0 comments

According to a study fielded by AAA, listening to the radio and driving is a category 1 distraction. Talking on a hand-held or hands-free cell phone resulted in a category 2 distraction. Using an error-free speech-to-text system to listen to and compose e-mails is a category 3 distraction. Hands- and eyes-free use of Apple’s Siri […]

Risks Ahead. WiFi Warning

October 30, 2015 / by KMRD Partners / Risk Control, Risks Ahead Series / 0 comments

Wi-Fi hot spots can leave you, your colleagues your staff and your hard won information wide open to hackers. Once they penetrate your server, all of your information is vulnerable, making you liable for any damages a party may bring in a breach allegation. This makes transferring risk through cyber insurance a critical component of […]

Fleet Safety – Hands-free cell phone hazards

July 28, 2015 / by KMRD Partners / One Minute From Normal Series / 0 comments

KMRD Are You Ready for One Minute From Normal?

Hands-free cell phone hazards 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? While 14 states, D.C., Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands prohibit all drivers from using hand-held cell phones while driving, no state has a similar blanket […]

BYOD – Bring Your Own Device – Suggested Risk Control Measures

July 15, 2015 / by KMRD Partners / One Minute From Normal Series, Risk Control / 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? Although companies can save money by adopting a “bring your own device” policy, cyber risk is significantly heightened when employees carry company information outside the office. Manage your company’s risk with this […]

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