WHAT THE HAIL?
Homeowners insurance premiums in Colorado are climbing faster than the national average — and far outpacing inflation. While wildfire risk remains a factor, hail claims are emerging as a primary driver of underwriting concern. Repeated severe storm activity has forced carriers to reassess pricing, deductibles, and overall risk appetite across the state.
The result is a tightening market with no immediate relief in sight.
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PODCAST SPOTLIGHT – Cyber Clarity in Chaos
In this episode of Reassurance, Amanda Marinez of BCU Risk Advisors speaks with Tony Gebely of Annapurna Cybersecurity about one of the most misunderstood threats facing single-family offices today: cyber risk.
Together, they explore why family offices are uniquely exposed and why cybersecurity must be treated as an ongoing operational discipline — not a one-time IT upgrade.
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HACKED
A title insurance company alleges it was deceived into wiring more than $4.1 million in real estate proceeds to a fraudulent account. According to court filings, unauthorized access to one or more parties’ computers allowed fraudulent communications to be sent during a remote closing. With heavy reliance on email and phone, the deception went undetected until after funds were transferred.
The case serves as a stark reminder that cyber and social engineering risks are embedded in even routine transactions.
Read the Article Here --> Wire Fraud Drains $4.1 Million from Real Estate Escrow