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How Companies Are Responding to the Hybrid Work Environment
Late-stage companies are considering hybrid schedules worldwide. Let’s take a look at this new flexible work status to see if it fits your corporate goals.
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This Week In Risk Management — July Issue #1
Welcome to the first edition of “This Week In Risk Management,” a new series bringing you risk management insights directly from the Founder Shield team. In each edition, we’ll take a look at some recent stories that caught our eye, from regulator enforcements, cyber attacks, lawsuits to insurance market trends. Our goal with this series
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Time to Leave Your PEO? How to Transition Smoothly
Mid-market and late-stage companies often outgrow their PEOs. If you’ve thought about saying goodbye to yours, here are a few factors to consider first.
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VC Insight: Understanding Late-Stage Investment Risks
Investing in late-stage companies is often viewed as less risky — but it’s still a venture. Let’s explore late-stage investment risks.
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Unicorn Companies Vs. Zebra Companies: Which Is Better?
Unicorn companies vs. zebra companies: Let’s explore the similarities and differences to find which strategy is right for your business.
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How to Identify and Manage Your Particular Business Risks
High-growth companies develop at such a fast pace that risks are overlooked. Here’s a step-by-step guide to managing business risks.
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This Week in Risk Management — January Issue #1
If you’ve kept up on the current global news, we could swap opinions about Putin’s threats to invade Ukraine or our veep’s plummeting approval rating. Risk management is a tough draw, after all. But let’s not dwell on Eastern Europe or Kamala Harris today. Instead, let’s discuss risk management insights about innovative technology, brokers joining
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Insurance for Special Purpose Acquisition Companies
Special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) are growing in popularity — but they also face new exposures. Here’s how to manage SPAC risks.
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Top 5 E&O and Cyber Claims for Canadian Tech Companies
Canadian tech companies face a slew of challenges — but five primary E&O and Cyber claims stick out. Here’s a look at these themes.
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How to Protect Your Fast-Growing Business From a Data Breach
A cyberattack could devastate your fast-growing business quickly. With cybersecurity a real concern, here’s how to protect your mid-market business from a data breach.
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Premiums, Policy Limits, and Deductibles — What Are They?
Knowing vital insurance terms can help your small business to save money and get the best coverage. Here’s the place to start.
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Biotech Companies: How Your Pipeline Influences Investors
Biotech companies establish pipelines to land the FDA’s approval for novel drugs eventually — but the process helps to secure funding, too. Here’s how.
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15 Healthcare Startups That Improve Lives Worldwide
From innovative cancer treatment to supportive tools for physicians, these healthcare startups are changing lives for the better.
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Top 8 Benefits of Having Representations & Warranties Insurance
Representations and warranties insurance is more than an M&A trend; it’s a smart move for mid-market companies. Here’s why
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Insurance & Risk Management for Edtech Companies
As the world changes, the way we educate must evolve, too. Here’s how edtech companies spearhead this shift and the risks they face.
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Reducing Risk for E-Scooter Operators: Safety, Security & Hardware
In the context of e-scooter safety, we’ve teamed with ACTON to identify and mitigate the most significant risks operators face today.
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“Is It Covered?” – Answers to Coronavirus & Business Insurance
Coronavirus threats are forcing most companies to rethink their position in the global economy. Here’s how insurance could play a part.
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What does the California AB5 (gig economy) ruling mean for insurance?
California signed the AB5 (Gig Economy) ruling into law. This will have ramifications for the entire US insurance market, not just for CA.
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Insurance Guide for Biotechnology Companies
Our guide to insurance for Biotechnology companies. What risks do Ag-biotech & Biopharma face? What policies do they need?
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Insurance for Autonomous Vehicles & Self-Driving Cars
While the future of autonomous vehicles is uncertain, the need for a new insurance strategy is clear.
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D&O Insurance for Canadian Cannabis Companies
Securing D&O Insurance for Canadian Cannabis Companies can be a tricky business. We break down the legal climate, risk management and what to look out for.
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How to Nail Business Insurance Renewals
Renewing commercial insurance can a tedious process. This guide will help you nail your insurance renewal to make it as easy, and cost-effective as possible.
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