Significant Iran-Linked Cyberattack Strikes Medical Technology Company

A major cyber attack has disrupted operations at Stryker, a leading medical technology company based in Michigan. The incident, which took place recently, forced tens of thousands of employees offline and caused some healthcare customers to temporarily halt their activities. US officials and cybersecurity experts see this as a serious escalation in Iran’s cyber efforts … Read more

Oregon wildfire insurance reform fails following industry opposition

An Oregon bill aimed at lowering wildfire insurance rates by rewarding homeowners for taking safety measures has stalled in the state legislature. Despite support from both sides of the aisle, the proposed Senate Bill 1540 faced last-minute pushback from the insurance industry, ultimately preventing it from moving forward this session. The legislation, sponsored by Senator … Read more

Inszone expands in Utah with acquisition of Salt Lake City agency

Sacramento-based Inszone has joined forces with Charles James Cayias Insurance Inc., a family-run agency from Salt Lake City. This move strengthens Inszone’s presence in Utah, where it already operates offices in Orem and Provo. Charles James Cayias Insurance has been around since 1997, started by Charley James Cayias and his wife, Cyndia. Charley, who has … Read more

Standard home insurance doesn’t provide adequate coverage for Airbnb and Vrbo hosts.

Homeowners who rent out their properties on platforms like Airbnb or Vrbo may face big problems with their insurance coverage. A new report from the Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I) warns that standard homeowners insurance often doesn’t cover the risks tied to short-term rentals. This leaves owners vulnerable if something goes wrong. The short-term rental market … Read more

US-Iran Conflict: Key Cybersecurity Risks Western Businesses Need to Know

Tensions are rising between the United States, Israel, and Iran, sparking worries about possible cyber attacks on Western businesses. Experts say the biggest threat might not come directly from Iran’s own hackers but from allied groups and hackers taking advantage of the situation. Matthieu Chan Tsin, a senior leader at cyber insurance provider Cowbell, explained … Read more