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Insurance for My Child in School
After a forced homeschool year and long summer of COVID, it’s time to rejoice - the start of the school year is here! Moving up a grade, changing schools, or even heading off to college doesn't just mean changes for them — it means changes for you and most likely...
Cleaning and Disinfection for Households Amid COVID-19
Liv Well, Work Well Health and wellness tips for your work, home and life—brought to you by the insurance professionals at Bates Hewett & Floyd Insurance. This article compiles expert guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Purpose This...
Ransomware & Funds Transfer Fraud
RANSOMWARE ATTACKS What happens in an attack? Hackers get businesses to download Ransomware viruses by tricking employees into clicking on phishing emails or exploiting software security vulnerabilities. Once downloaded, Ransomware's objective is to lock up...
Preparing for a Second Wave of COVID
Even as stay-at-home orders and restrictions are lifted, daily operations won’t be business-as-usual for many across the country. The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is still going on, despite businesses reopening. Moreover, public health officials and experts are...
Cyber Attacks – A Growing Business Interruption Threat
When you think about what usually causes a business interruption, natural disasters such as fires, earthquakes and floods probably come to mind first. These events can physically damage your property and equipment, making your workspace unusable for a time. The...
Protecting Your Business During Civil Unrest
Civil unrest can create unique challenges for businesses. Specifically, business owners face the risk of vandalism, stolen or damaged goods and extensive property damage. With this in mind, it’s crucial to take steps to mitigate the risk of potential damages to your...
COVID-19 Reopening Considerations
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many restaurants and food service businesses to shift to survival strategies like carryout or delivery service. Some even had to close their doors for an extended period. As the COVID-19 threat shifts, several states have officially...
Redesigning a Post-COVID Office
The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has changed many aspects of the current workplace, and soon, employers should begin planning for what their post-coronavirus office will look like. Previously, social distancing and COVID-19-related best practices hadn’t...
Cost of Boat Insurance in Northeast Florida
Many Northeast Florida boat owners worry about the cost of boat insurance. In Florida, boat insurance is not required by law in Florida but the cost of not having adequate insurance can be potentially devastating. Also, it is important to note that most Florida...
Easier Testing and Treatment for COVID-19
A message from Florida Blue CEO, Pat Geraghty We’re here to help "We’re closely monitoring the developments and are making it easy for you to get the latest information. Just click the novel coronavirus link at the top of floridablue.com or on our mobile app. In the...
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