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Cybersecurity Measure Defeated in Senate Amid Procedural Spat

Phil Gusman June 30, 2015

Senate Democrats defeated a bill designed to strengthen cybersecurity measures, objecting to Republican efforts to attach the proposal to a larger defense-policy bill, The New York Times reports. The Times article, “Senate Rejects Measure to Strengthen Cybersecurity,” written by Jennifer Steinhauer, notes that the cyber measure is similar to one that passed the House in […]

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Hurricane Risk Rising Along with Property Values; Sea Levels

Phil Gusman June 30, 2015

Take the growing number and value of coastal properties, add in rising sea levels and you have a recipe for a major and increasing risk associated with hurricane storm surge, a recent AIR Worldwide report outlines. “Because hurricane storm surge—which is an abnormal and often substantial increase in sea level—can penetrate miles inland from the […]

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Willis Bolsters FINEX Cyber Practice with 5 Appointments

Phil Gusman June 30, 2015

Willis North America added five senior appointments to its FINEX (financial and executive risk) Cyber/ E&O Practice: Adeola Adele is executive vice president and cyber thought leader, based in New York. She is responsible for thought leadership strategy and developing relevant content highlighting trends, issues and advice to help organizations manage cyber risk exposure. She […]