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How to prevent employee theft: 6 tips business owners should know.

Frankenmuth Insurance

Employee theft accounts for some of the highest losses among small business owners every year. Follow these six tips to prevent employee theft and protect your small business. Surveillance can be helpful in catching theft, but it should be subtle. Higher wages can help prevent theft. Perform a background check.

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Combating Fraudulent COVID Unemployment Claims

Risk Management Monitor

The Federal Trade Commission warns that unemployment fraud puts workers at additional risk of identity theft crimes including tax fraud. If they are still working, they may be the victim of identity theft. Identity theft can also lead to tax fraud, credit card theft and loans taken out in their names.

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Blog Post: BIA on CIMT: Matter of Thakker

LexisNexis

843 (BIA 2024) (1) The assumption in Matter of Jurado that a retail theft offense involves an intent to permanently deprive a victim of their property is inconsistent with the categorical approach as currently articulated by the Supreme Court. Matter of Thakker, 28 I&N Dec. Matter of Jurado, 24 I&N Dec. 29 (BIA 2006), aff’d sub.

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The Impact of Location on Commercial Property Insurance Rates

Jackson & Jackson

Crime Rates Areas with higher crime rates often have higher property insurance rates due to the elevated risk of theft, vandalism, and other crime-related damages. Strategy for Investors: Check local crime statistics as part of your due diligence when purchasing property.

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CYBER PROTECTION INSURANCE WITH CHUBB

Boyle Agency Insurance

Cyber Crime Is A Very Real Problem With every passing day, cyber criminals are getting smarter and more adept at stealing your online information. Chubb Masterpiece Cyber Protection can shield you from identity theft, loss of financial security and the release of your personal information.

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RIMS TechRisk/RiskTech: Opportunities and Risks of AI

Risk Management Monitor

However, the algorithms that support them and govern many users’ online activities could end up being something akin to the “pre-cogs” from Minority Report that predict future crimes because the algorithms are collecting so much personal information. The bias inherent in AI/machine learning have real world impacts.

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Why and How Your Zip Code Affects What You’ll Pay for Car Insurance

Freeway Insurance

Insurance companies take into account things like traffic, crime, frequency of accidents and even the weather. So if you live in a city with a lot of traffic or in an area with more crime, your insurance may cost more than if you live in a quieter, safer place. Why Will I Pay More for My Car Insurance If I Live in an Urban Environment?

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