Troy, Michigan— In a meaningful ceremony held at the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (Big I) National Leadership Conference in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on September 9, Mason-McBride CEO Mike McBride was officially installed as the Chairman of the…
Most of us have, at some point in our lives, taken a moment to respond to a text while driving – after all, it only takes a second! But what we often fail to realize is how dangerously addictive distracted…
Troy, Michigan – Scott McBride of Mason-McBride has been presented with the 2023 Waldo C. Hildebrand Award for his lifetime of service and achievement in the insurance industry. The Big I Michigan presented the award at the 2023 Big I…
As a leader of a technology-based business, you know the protection of your clients and company from potential mistakes or breaches is vital. However, you may not be aware that the level of coverage provided by your Technology Errors &…
There has been a lot of discussion in the cyber insurance world regarding a new cyber insurance exclusion. Recent changes to several carriers’ policy language that exclude coverage for cybercrimes committed as acts of war or by a party or…
As cybercrime becomes more sophisticated, organizations of all kinds are increasingly vulnerable. Many are targeted by cybercriminals simply because they may lack the time, resources, or infrastructure to properly defend themselves. The good news? There are proactive steps businesses can…
Troy, MI.-Mason-McBride, an independent insurance agency based in Troy, Michigan, has announced the acquisition of Berkfield & Co, Ltd, a Waterford-based independent insurance broker specializing in personal insurance, commercial insurance, and employee benefits. With this acquisition, Mason-McBride continues its strategic…
Our insurance carriers say lawyers are now a top sector targeted by threat actors. Of course, law firms are no strangers to threats from cybercriminals, but the nature of this threat has changed over time. Cybercrime was primarily an end-user…
Professional liability insurance also known as “errors and omissions” or “practical liability” insurance) is an important risk management tool for many professionals. Suppose you’re a healthcare professional, lawyer, accountant, engineer, consultant, real estate agent, or any other sort of professional…
Cyber risk could be considered a frontier area among the many areas of risk businesses face. While the nature of the threat has yet to be fully understood, being targeted by a cyberattack is all but inevitable. Unfortunately, small and…