Cyber Watch is a newsletter communication from Crane Agency to keep brokers and clients thinking about ways to prevent cyber breaches. Read the December issue.

This month's Client Spotlight features Heather Chickey of Lemon Salon, a longtime valued client and business owner who always makes us look and feel our best. We sat down with Heather to learn a little more about the salon and spa industry, the ups and downs of COVID-19 and her journey as a business owner over two decades.

Community Value Alliance (CVA) was established in 2016 by Dan Sills, James H. Canada, and Jared Peno to help nonprofit organizations in key areas. To help grow awareness of their efforts, we are spotlighting the work that CVA does.

As we approach the holiday season, we’re excited to see Dr. Watkins-Moore, the President and CEO of YWCA, lead the 41st Annual Leader Lunch: St. Louis’ premier recognition of women’s leadership since 1979. This year, the event will be held both in-person and virtually on December  9, 2021. Read more to register.

To help shine a light on the work that drives our community forward, we will be spotlighting some extraordinary clients with which we have had the honor of working with.

Today, we’re talking to the CEO and Founder of Kaleidoscope Management Group, Cabanne Howard.

Beth Martin --Crane’s Management Liability & Cyber Practice Leader-- has been with us since 2020 and has been in the industry for more than a decade. As a crucial team member who helps solve any cyber and liability issues, we are very excited to feature her in our blog. Get to know this friendly face in our Q&A with her here!

Cyber Watch is a newsletter communication from Crane Agency to keep brokers and clients thinking about ways to prevent cyber breaches. Read the July issue.

To help further their mission and shine a light on the work that drives our community forward, we will be spotlighting some extraordinary clients with which we have had the honor of working with. 

Today, we’re talking to the CEO and President of Behavioral Health Response, Pat Coleman. Thank you so much for your willingness to share with our readers a bit about yourself, Behavioral Health Response and the impact it is having in our community. 

We chatted with Tim Wells, Executive Vice President at Crane Agency, about the top things an individual or business should consider when evaluating the need for life insurance, and some other additional considerations when it comes to estate planning.

At the Concannon Insurance Agency, a large part of our business is learning the ins-and-outs of our clients’ industries.

As part of this learning journey, we’re excited to bring information about emerging technologies and brands to our readers and followers.

Today, we’re spotlighting one of our newest clients; a first-of-its-kind small business: Readout Health. A St. Louis-based company, Readout Health developed a Class 1 medical device called BIOSENSE.

In 2020, more than 40 percent of businesses had at least one cyberattack related to the pandemic (according to a Tenable report, via TechRepublic). Small businesses and those with fewer employees dedicated to the matter were hit particularly hard by these attacks.

Thank you to everyone who attended our recent webinar: “Concannon Webinar: Risk Management 101 in 2021”.

Our President & CEO, Jim Concannon, led us through an engaging virtual discussion regarding macro trends, what a hardening market means, future trends and what it will mean for the consumer in 2021.

For those who missed it — or want to revisit some of the pearls of wisdom — please find a webinar recap and link to recording and slides below.

One of our clients, ANiGENT a St. Louis-based company, has collaborated with the Mayo Clinic to market the first comprehensive drug diversion prevention platform that utilizes machine learning technology to track all users, all medications, in all locations.

Read on to learn more about this revolutionary health technology company in our Q&A with Chuck D’Amato, Chief Product Officer and Managing Partner, and V.C. “Jun” Fabella, Jr., Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Managing Partner.

When it comes to building and maintaining a successful business, every business owner wishes they could have a crystal ball to predict potential risks and liabilities. At The Concannon Insurance Agency, our deep knowledge of risk management and the insurance industry helps us anticipate risks and mitigate them, reduce costs and liabilities for our clients.

So what goes into our risk management process? And, why might you consider working with an insurance consultant to help manage your company’s risk? We explain more in this post.

At The Concannon Insurance Agency, it seems as though insurance and risk management runs through our team’s DNA. Tammy Mayer -- our Vice President -- has been with us since 1995 and in this business for more than four decades. Get to know this friendly face in our Q&A with her here!

Today, we’re chatting with Whitney Harvey, Business Development Associate at Challenge Unlimited, Inc.: a nonprofit organization that provides meaningful opportunities for people with disabilities and our communities. Read on for more about this inspiring organization.

In this blog post, we walk through examples of cases in which a business needs Professional Liability coverage in addition to General Liability coverage.

To help further their mission and shine a light on the work that drives our community forward, we will be spotlighting some extraordinary nonprofits with which we have the honor of working.

Today, we’re taking a look at the incredible work that the YWCA Metro St. Louis is doing for our region.

Through our work with small- to medium-sized businesses and nonprofit organizations, we’ve seen firsthand the ways in which these entrepreneurs and their advocates have pivoted in the face of adversity.

To help further their mission and shine a light on the work that drives our community forward, we will be spotlighting some extraordinary nonprofits with which we have the honor of working -- starting with Habitat for Neighborhood Business in St. Louis.

In our blog, we explore different types of insurance coverage and help clarify what policies may be relevant for you.

Today, we’re taking a look at Business Owner’s Policy: what it is, how a business can qualify and if you need it.