April 1, 2009
You may have heard of Chubb Group of Insurance Companies’ wildfire protection service, and perhaps you have seen Chubb’s impressive wildfire engines on their way to battle a fire. But perhaps you have not seen these private firefighters at work. An article posted in the Santa Barbara Independent (www.independent.com) details how Chubb’s Wildfire Defense Services (WDS) coordinates with local fire departments to protect insured’s properties during the recent Jesusita, Santa Barbara Fire. Read full article
Two years ago, Fort Point Insurance unveiled a new loss-prevention initiative that provides all clients employing domestic staff with access to background investigations, at no cost. A variety of vendor screening services will be used to conduct the investigations free of charge to all clients with domestic employees and/or those who are interviewing employees. Fort Point along with several insurance company partners, initiated the venture with several background screening firms as part of its ongoing directive to help protect the safety and assets of its policyholders. Read full article
April 1, 2007
U.S. kidnappings have a greater likelihood of violence. This is due to the fact U.S. kidnappers are either common criminals out to make a quick profit or individuals targeting specific individuals in retaliatory actions. In other regions of the world kidnapping is approached as a business who realize that if harm comes to their hostage, their bargaining power is gone. Read full article
December 1, 2006
To many, domestic employees are like a member of the family. But how trustworthy are they with unsupervised access to one’s belongings, financial records, and children? It is critical that you can trust domestic employees with those who are most precious to you. Read full article
July 1, 2005
Prepare, Don’t Predict
The Fort Point Insurance team urges you to take the following precautions, which can help make properties less vulnerable and potentially mitigate wildfire damage: Read full article
Have you considered what will happen if you were injured or became ill while traveling internationally?
· Would your US health insurance plan provide coverage?
· Does Medicare work outside the US?
· Who would you contact to assist in a medical evacuation? Read full article
July 1, 2004
Concerned about an untimely death? We should worry less about flying and more about talking on our cell phones in the car. What are the odds? Read full article
Michael Coholan, Principal, Hilltop Advisors LLC
In partnership with Fort Point Insurance Services, Hilltop Advisors, LLC, provides a consultative approach to understanding how life insurance is used in advanced financial advising.
The majority of life insurance is purchased for basic continuity of lifestyle purposes. Our clients, who are insured adequately, have peace of mind. They know that they will be able to stay in their home, send their children to college and not have to find new sources of income in the event of an untimely death. Read full article
Courtesy of American International Group
AIG Private Client Group*, a division of the property and casualty insurance subsidiaries of American International Group, Inc. (AIG), announced a loss-prevention initiative that will provide policyholders employing domestic staff with access to background investigations, at no cost. Kroll Inc.’s Background Screening Group, a leading provider of employee and vendor screening services, will conduct the investigations. Read full article
