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Meet Leslie Duffy, Personal Lines Risk Advisor. Leslie shares some of her recent accomplishments with the Personal Lines team and her love for spending time in the great outdoors with her family.

Get to know Mark Phander and his favorite part about working for Borden Perlman, how he defines success and how deep his Philly fandom really goes.

Get to know Account Executive, Megan Chwieroth, her proudest moment at Borden Perlman and why she’ll try almost anything twice.

Get to know Jeremy Perlman, CPCU and his perspective on the evolution of Borden Perlman, what he does in his spare time and his favorite places to travel.

Most people don't manage their passwords effectively because of the misconception that strong passwords need to be long and difficult to remember.

In a time when layoffs and foreclosures are widespread, your firm may be forced to manage vacant real estate. The insurance risks and liabilities associated with owning vacant property can be extensive, and to ensure you are adequately protected, it is important to know these risks. In addition to purchasing comprehensive insurance coverage, there are numerous preventive strategies for maintaining vacant properties to reduce risk and liability.

Nonprofit organizations provide essential social services that benefit communities and their members. These organizations cannot survive without a solid volunteer Board of Directors assigned to elect officers, adopt policies and make major financial decisions for the organization. Although the members of the board are volunteers, there is a certain amount of risk involved in holding one of these positions. Specifically, even when acting in good faith, board members are subject to personal liability, which may affect their personal financial status because of their business decisions.

Among its many consequences, the diffusion of new forms of electronic communication has given bullies new means for ridicule, harassment and belittlement. Being cruel to others by sending or posting harmful material or engaging in other forms of social aggression online or using other technology, also known as cyberbullying, is a serious concern for school administrators. While school officials must proactively protect students and prevent disruptions, they are also legally obligated to respect students’ right to free speech. Effectively maintaining this balance requires careful consideration of each specific case and cooperation with legal counsel. However, several general considerations apply.