Summer – that time of the year to get away for a much-needed vacation (especially after the year we all had)! It’s also that time of the year you leave your home unattended for a few days — sometimes even weeks. Before you head out, make sure that you mitigate the risks that come with […]
Credit Card Security: Chip vs. Swipe
Chip card security has become the latest standard in credit card security. The standard, called EMV, includes a small microchip in the credit card that protects buyers against fraudulent transactions. Surprisingly, EMV has been the standard in most parts of the world for over a decade, while banks in the U.S. have only just been […]
Cyber Security Stats Small Business Owners Need to Know
While cyber breaches at Target and Ebay make all the headlines, many entrepreneurs and small business owners don’t realize that they are just as much at risk for cyberattacks as larger, big-name corporations. According to a 2017 report: 50% of small businesses in the U.S. have been breached in the past 12 months. 43% of […]
Online Shopping Safety Tips
It is important to take steps to protect yourself when shopping online As consumers in this digital age, we open doorways to cyber attacks whenever we shop online with more of our personal information exposed and tied to corporate retail data. With that in mind, here are some quick tips to ensure a safe online shopping […]
Why We’re Here
Behind every Seely & Durland licensed independent agent is a human being and neighbor who truly wants to make a difference. Each day, we strive to provide our clients with protection from the darkest and dreariest moments in their lives, such as: A car accident incurring tens of thousands of dollars in medical fees that […]