In this fiery presidential election season, we know full well the impact that our votes can have. You’ve given lots of thought and care to your choice for the next president and you may have already even cast your ballot. But your elections in your personal insurance plan matter just as much. The choices…
Halloween is just around the corner, and many people may not realize how frightening this spooky night could really be for their personal safety, property or bank accounts. Here’s the Top 10 Halloween Safety Tips that keep families safe: Tip #10: Think of your pets. DDM advises you to keep your pets inside on…
Hurricanes are strong storms that can be life-threatening as well as cause serious property-threatening hazards such as flooding, storm surge, high winds and tornadoes. And yes, even in North Texas, we experience hurricanes! In fact, over the last 20 years, we’ve had a few: July 31, 1995: The remnants of Tropical Storm Dean, after making…
Researchers at a security software firm have discovered a spam campaign that targets Skype users and infects computer systems with a malware trojan. The campaign is currently affecting users in India, Japan and the Philippines, but is expected to quickly extend to other countries. The attack sends a message to Skype users that incorporates Japanese…
Virtually every business relies on a network to conduct its daily operations. This often involves the collection, storage, transfer and eventual disposal of sensitive data. Securing that data continues to be a challenge for organizations of all sizes and across multiple business sectors. Social Security numbers, W-2 forms, payment cards and intellectual property have significant…
Buying travel insurance, no matter the mode of transportation, is a purchase decision that changes with each scheduled trip. When we discuss our travel insurance plans, they typically are geared for travelers flying to a destination or taking a cruise. Travelers don’t always take a plane or ship to reach their destination, some plan…
An executive at a computer manufacturing firm released an email on Twitter that she alleges is a proposal to install malware on the firm’s latest computer model. The email reads like a solicitation from a business that is looking to promote the firm’s website. The sender states they will provide an “.exe” file for the…
A number of hospitality firms were victimized by hackers in 2015. On November 30th, Hyatt Hotels discovered that hackers “managed to breach its network, access the payment processing system and possibly steal payment-card information belonging to visitors.” The spokesperson for the hotel chain did not give details about the scope of the attack: how many…
Consumers should reevaluate their insurance coverage and budget in the new year. A national survey revealed consumers have an alarming lack of knowledge about their own insurance coverage. As 2016 kicks off, Davis Dyer Max urges consumers to resolve to get their insurance coverage and finances in order. More than one-third of consumers in the…
Who says you need to be married to purchase a home? According to Bloomberg.com, single Americans make up more than half of the adult population—and many of them want to create their own version of the American Dream. Contacting your insurance agent can be the key to success for single folks who are in the…
