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Snail Mail

If it feels like it’s taking longer for your U.S. Mail to reach it’s destination that’s because it is. The reason is simple, digital delivery methods and plant closures. There is far less mailing (snail mail) taking place today and as a result processing plants are closing. A trend that will most likely continue.

Topic: Blog / Legislation
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Project Spartan

“Project Spartan,” the new browser we are introducing in Windows 10. Project Spartan will be available across the Windows 10 device family. It claims to be fast, compatible, and built for the modern Web. Project Spartan is designed to work the way you do, with features enabling you to do cool things like write or type on a webpage. It’s a browser that is made for easy sharing, reading, discovery and getting things done online.

Topic: Blog / Technology
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2015 NetVU Conference

The Network of Vertafore Users (NetVU) is an independent, national member organization committed to providing industry advocacy, world-class education and networking the more than 20,000 insurance agencies, carriers and MGAs, and over 150,000 users of Vertafore solutions. NetVU members reside in every state and are supported by over 55 local…

Topic: Blog / Conference
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Amazon Gearing up for Cyber Monday

Amazon is gearing up for the holiday season with more than 15,000 warehouse robots. The little 320-pound orange robots glide around the floor on wheels, technology developed by Kiva Systems, a robotics company Amazon bought for $775 million in 2012. Automation to make the job easier and more efficient. Amazon introduced…

Topic: Blog / Technology
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Connecticut’s Certificates of Insurance Bill Signed Into Law

Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Malloy recently signed into law H.B.5248 that prohibits the inappropriate use and issuance of certificates of insurance. The Professional Insurance Agents of Connecticut Inc., an industry association which has been an active supporter of H.B.5248, applauded the bill’s signing. The association said insurance producers in Connecticut…

Topic: Blog / Legislation
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Which Internet Browser do you use?

BOSTON (Reuters) – Over the weekend the U.S. Department of Homeland Security advised computer users to consider using alternatives to Microsoft’s Internet Explorer (IE)  browser until the company fixes a security flaw that hackers have used to launch attacks. The United States Computer Emergence Readiness Team said in an advisory…

Topic: Blog / Tech Tips / Technology
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Heartbleed Checker

LastPass Heartbleed Checker Results: Site: ecertsonline.com Server software: Microsoft-IIS/6.0 Was vulnerable: No (does not use OpenSSL) SSL Certificate: Safe (regenerated 5 months ago) Assessment: This server was not vulnerable, no need to change your password unless you have used it on any other site! What is Heartbleed?: Heartbleed Check another (https://) site: LastPass…

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