by Hovis & Associates | Oct 2, 2020 | Agent Services
Most Medicare or health-insurance agents are sole proprietors. In the 2018 Data Breach Investigations Report, Verizon found that 58% of all cyberattacks target small businesses. Moreover according to the U.S. National Cyber Security Alliance, 60% of small companies are unable to sustain their business more than six months following a cyberattack. We see this trend because, according to the Ponemon Institute, the average cost for small businesses to clean up after being hacked is about $690,000 and, for middle market companies, it is over $1 million. Can you sustain that cost?
by Hovis & Associates | Sep 1, 2020 | Agent Services
2020 has presented many challenges but also opportunities. In particular, opportunities to expand and grow with technology. We are fortunate today to have great, easy-to-use technology at our fingertips, ready for when clients are unable to meet with us...
by Hovis & Associates | Jul 29, 2020 | Agent Services
Have you heard about the new Medicare Medical Savings Account (MSA) plan? Here is everything you need to know about the new plan.
by Hovis & Associates | Jul 3, 2020 | Agent Services
Understanding election periods is important, and the Medicare acronyms can be confusing. If you are looking for clarity and direction, read our blog. At Hovis & Associates, we make Medicare SIMPLE.
by | May 4, 2020 | Agent Services
Between Cyber Security, HIPAA, and Medicare Compliance most Life & Health agents have a hard time trying to figure out where to start. Although we want to complete a task and be done with it, cyber security best practices and protecting your organization’s networks and sensitive data is a commitment that lasts all year long.
by | Mar 31, 2020 | Agent Services, Financial Services
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