Chartwell Insurance Services Blog: security and safety
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Friday, October 25, 2019
Many drivers may not realize that when marijuana is legal driving while under the influence remains illegal. Users who believe that marijuana use is undetectable by law enforcement may have testing on their side but not for long as this Chicago Tribune article points out. READ MORE >>
Friday, September 13, 2019
You can take the old school precautions of turning on lights and cancelling the newspaper delivery and mail while you are away from home but the internet may give you away. This Wall Street Journal article is a good reminder about how Facebook and Instagram ma... READ MORE >>
Wednesday, August 28, 2019
At Chartwell, in our continuous effort to be a resource we have put together our favorite Life Hacks. Some of these are our own and some are collected from various sources including  one of our favorite books: “Life Hacksâ€Â by Kevin Bradford.
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Wednesday, August 21, 2019
Cars are attractive targets for criminals in the city and in the suburbs. This Chicago Tribune article highlights a disturbing trend in suburban car thefts of unlocked vehicles with fobs left inside. Criminals prowl in neighborhoods trying to open the doors vehicle after vehicle and often find success. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, May 22, 2019
When you register for a rewards program you use your default password, and often sensitive data is entered like your birth date, right? Hackers know this too. Read this article and learn more about why you should think twice before entering personal data. READ MORE >>
Monday, March 4, 2019
Losing a home to a fire inspired a family to build a fire and flood proof home which includes 12 inch brick and six foot elevation. What’s also important is to recall how quickly homes can burn especially if your home has accelerants. READ MORE >>
Thursday, January 17, 2019
A little over a year has passed since, Equifax, a leading credit reporting agency, reported a data breach event that impacted around 143 million U.S. consumers. With the holidays upon us, and the resulting spike in consumer Internet activity, it’s a good time to review possible cyber exposure, and some ways can protect yourself. READ MORE >>
Sunday, October 28, 2018
Read the Berkley One interview of Chartwell Insurance Services Founder Rebecca Korach Woan. With a 40% increase in corporate data breaches in 2017 over the prior year there is a lot to be concerned about. Click here to read more.
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Friday, August 31, 2018
We hadn’t heard of this before either. The latest advances in technology create a profile of how you  touch, hold and tap your electronic devices to help detect when someone other than you has access to your accounts. Just another reason not to share your password with anyone. READ MORE >>
Thursday, July 5, 2018
Everyone complains about robocalls. They are intrusive and invasive and seem to ring at the most inconvenient times. Did you know that you shouldn’t say anything because once scammers know a number is valid the number of calls might increase. READ MORE >>
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