The legal profession has experienced many transformations over the past year, but perhaps none as dramatic as the fundamental shift in how legal professionals approach insurance coverage. In a stunning reversal from previous years, 45% of legal professionals are now upgrading their insurance policies, a staggering jump from just 14% who had such plans in 2024. While other law firm trends have surprised us this year, this one may take the cake. ...
As we continue our video series — NetGru: Month of Networking — we’ll show you how to unlock unified network and security analytics with the Cisco Enterprise Networking app for Splunk. ...
Hiring the right people is tough. It's even tougher when you're relying on gut feel and a resume alone. ...
I mentioned in my last post that I decided to cut back my amount of exercise to what my Cardiologist actually thinks I’m doing. This works out to 90 minutes a day on average biking, with 3 upper body strength session of 30 minutes each per week. This still allows me to get in a few longer cruises of 2 to 2 1/2 hours. What’s mostly changed is that my longest days don;t exceed 2 1/2 hours, and hard days are a shorter than they were. This has felt great so far after a few days worth. And it’s much easier to fit it all in. ...
I grew up with a solidly middle class upbringing. My parents owned our home, my dad worked full-time and my mom worked part-time. ...
We have periodically conducted surveys on underwriting for more than 15 years to understand the state of the function and how technology is—or isn’t—helping it to evolve. In our most recent report Underwriting rewritten, we asked what percentage of time underwriters are spending on non-core tasks. This time, we saw some incremental improvement year–over–year compared to our 2021 survey but still more than a third of an underwriter’s time is spend on non-core activities such as data collection or administrative activities. ...
Creative is a busy industry, with most writers and marketers juggling ad-hoc tasks, long-form content creation and proofreading and editing on a daily basis. ...
Happy September, friends! I can’t believe we’re already here! ...
When you buy real estate or apply for a loan or a visa, you may be asked to present proof of sufficient funds. You can submit an account statement, but a statement contains much more information than they need to know. You only need to show that you have more than a certain amount. You don’t want to give them your account number, exact balance, or transaction details. ...
If you’re an independent insurance agent, you already know what’s around the corner. Late summer and early fall bring peak CAT (catastrophic) event seasons, and they’re no joke. From hurricanes and wildfires to floods and severe storms, this time of year tends to hit hard. ...
Our team is continuously impressed by our LSF community. All the women in this community worked their butts off and we're so proud of each and every one of you! You all finished this 6 week challenge so strong and your transformations, inside and out, were INCREDIBLE! ...
When it comes to filing your Income Tax Return (ITR), you may have noticed that the final tax amount you pay is slightly higher than your calculated income tax. This is because of an additional component called health and education cess — a small yet significant contribution that every taxpayer makes towards the nation’s healthcare and education development. ...
Increased legislative involvement in regulating homeowners’ insurance pricing and rates – as recently called for by some officials in Illinois – would hurt insurance affordability in the state, rather than helping consumers as intended, Triple-I says in its latest Issues Brief. ...
Johnson, the subject of the Netflix documentary Don’t Die, says he’s on a quest to achieve the lowest possible “biological age” (also known as bio age). ...
The nutrition field is evolving faster than ever. In just the past few years, research has reshaped how we view carbohydrates, dietary fat, gut health, and even alcohol and wellness. Clients are asking more informed questions, trends come and go in the blink of an eye, and wellness professionals must stay ahead of the curve to remain credible and effective. ...
Wondering how to prove a Will in India? Supreme Court clarifies that even a registered Will needs witness testimony under Section 68 Evidence Act. ...
