Archive for the ‘Technology’ Category

SafetyTek Technology Expansion Endorsement

Wednesday, July 7th, 2010

safetyteklogoTechnology has become an irreplaceable part of our daily lives. But for companies in the technology industry, it is the very core of their business and carries the bulk of their risk. With an exponential rate of change, the technology industry is an increasingly complex field with great opportunity.

At Stuckey & Company, we know the technology business. We are one of the largest providers of technology-specific insurance programs that offer comprehensive coverage for this intricate industry.

To make our technology program even more competitive, we have recently added the SafetyTek Technology Expansion Endorsement.  This endorsement makes our Technology Professional Liability coverage even more comprehensive by offering the following features:

    • Broadened coverage that now includes:
      • Management Consulting, Telecommunication Services, and Information Technology Staffing and Placement
    • Innocent Insured
    • Contractual Liability
    • Defense costs outside the limits of liability, and
    • First Dollar Defense

In today’s competitive market, you can trust that Stuckey & Company will continue to lead the pack in Technology Insurance.  We are always looking for ways to improve our programs, and the SafetyTek Expansion Endorsement is one way we are providing you with the cutting edge tools necessary to serve the clients of today’s technology industry.

For more information about the SafetyTek Technology Expansion Endorsement, contact us at 800-828-3452 and ask for Maggie, Rachel, or Dwight.


And, don’t miss our free webinar on the SafetyTek Expansion Tuesday, July 27th, 2010 at 2:30 cdt.

Maggie Hammett, Tech E&O New & Renewal, will discuss the details of this important new endorsement and how it will effect your ability to write new technology business.

Telecommunications Wiring Nightmare

Wednesday, July 7th, 2010

Check out this Telecommunications room…  what a nightmare!

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Click here to watch the video.

Threats to Information, Networks, and Computers Require Strong Liability Coverage

Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010

According to David Hallstrom, Technology Underwriting Director of CNA, threats to information security come from the usual suspects: cyber crime, malicious hacking, vandalism, and experimentation. The problem is that cyber crime, hacking, and vandalism are increasing at the fastest rates. In addition, data theft and leakage from physical hardware theft are always serious problems. “Don’t forget,” says Hallstrom, “physical theft or loss of hardware, laptops or media is the leading cause of privacy breaches – about 46% of all breaches.” What this means is that any business that relies on electronic data, computers, and networks to manage information must have cyber liability coverage.

Stuckey & Company Is Proud to Offer NetProtect Essential and NetProtect 360

NetProtect Essential provides critical cyber liability coverage necessary for any business that relies on electronic data, computers, and networks to manage information. Designed for companies with revenue under $100,000,000, NetProtect Essential provides coverage for third-party claims relating to privacy injury, identity theft, or network damage. And because NetProtect Essential has limit options from $100,000 to $2,000,000, it is perfect for retail and wholesale establishments, service occupations, medical offices, or any company that stores their employees’ private information on a network.

For larger companies, CNA NetProtect 360 sets a high industry standard for network security, content, and privacy liability protection, bringing together both first- and third-party coverage. NetProtect 360 coverage is worldwide with limits up to $10 million. This product is designed for companies in business for at least three years with gross revenue up to $1.5 billion. Not only does NetProtect 360 cover viruses, denial of service, security breaches, and mistakes, this coverage also responds if claims are not related to the insured’s services.

To find out more about Stuckey’s NetProtect contact Dwight Stuckey at Stuckey & Company: 800-828-3452 x 22, or email at: dwight@stuckey.com.

Don’t miss the NetProtect Webinar on Monday,  June 28th, 2010 presented by David Hallstrom, Technology Underwriting Director of CNA.

This free 30-minute online session will go into depth on the benefits of NetProtect Essential and NetProtect 360.

Time is running out! Tech Incentive Months

Monday, May 17th, 2010

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Stock market drop linked to human, computer error

Monday, May 17th, 2010

Earlier this month, the Dow Jones Industrial Average plummeted almost 1,000 points in a matter of minutes. Sources report a trader attempting to short-sell 16 million shares of S&P 500 stock entered a “b” for billion instead of an “m” for million. This slight human error, exacerbated by a market made more volatile by high-speed trades and automatic sale orders measured in milliseconds, caused traders to scurry and liquidity to vanish.  Stocks that were selling for $40 at 2:47 pm were worth no more than a penny at 2:48 pm.  The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has begun reviewing the potential problems caused by high-frequency trading.  Yet, the impact of human error on this volatile market is daunting.

Protect your clients with comprehensive Technology Insurance from Stuckey & Company.  Even on a smaller scale, a slight human error can cause great harm to businesses and consumers.  For technology companies of all sizes, the risk of errors and omissions is often greater than general liability exposure - and without adequate professional liability coverage, companies may be vulnerable to expensive lawsuits.

Technology Professional Liability coverage from Stuckey & Company protects your clients from claims alleging negligence in the provision of technology products and services. The line is designed for a broad range of clients, from funds transfer software to database design and everything in between.  Click here for a complete list of eligible classes.

For more information about Technology Professional Liability coverage, submission requirements and eligibility, click here or call 1-800-828-3452 and ask for Maggie Hammett, Rachel Brengartner or Dwight Stuckey.