It is difficult to pick up a newspaper and not see a headline story related to one disaster or another: from COVID-19 and pandemic related issues to weather related disasters like wildfires, flooding, severe hail storms, tornadoes, or hurricanes; from civil unrest and cyber-attacks to tectonic shifts in the workplace. All of these factors have
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08 Apr. 2021
COVID-19 Business Interruption Coverage Alert
Simpson & McCrady, LLC, continues to monitor developments in various state and federal courts regarding claims by policy holders for business interruption coverage arising out of the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and how such decisions may potentially impact our clients. For those clients in Pennsylvania, and especially in Allegheny County, you should be
25 Mar. 2021
Cybersecurity: Ransomware
Cyber insurance policies have been in existence for about twenty years but have really developed over the past ten years. The primary purpose of these policies was initially to cover liability resulting from a data breach as well as reimbursement of notification costs tied to the breach. Although liability protection and data breach response
12 Mar. 2021
Employee Spotlight: Laura Urso
Laura is from Livingston, New Jersey and goes back frequently to visit family and friends (until COVID). Laura and her husband of 21 years have two teenage daughters and a five year old labradoodle named, Heidi. Laura has been the HR Manager at Simpson & McCrady since September 2017. She loves working at Simpson
12 Feb. 2021
Employee Spotlight: Will Simpson
Favorite Local Spot in Pittsburgh/Ligonier: I live in Lawrenceville so my favorite spot in Pittsburgh is Butler Street. There are so many great bars and restaurants in the neighborhood. My favorite restaurant in the area is Driftwood Oven. Their pizza is amazing and they always have a great beer selection! Favorite Annual Event in
22 Jan. 2021
Employee Spotlight: Tom Ray
Favorite Recipe: Rosemary Lamb Chops. Beer/Wine Pairing: Miro Cab from Alexander Valley Favorite Cocktail (& recipe for it, link): Manhatten – Makers, Bitters, Sweet Vermouth and Luxardo Cherries Favorite Local Spot in Pittsburgh/Ligonier: The trails in and around Sewickley. So pretty and peaceful. Favorite Annual Event in or around Pittsburgh/Ligonier: 4th
08 Jan. 2021
Employee Spotlight: John “Rudy” Rudolf
Favorite Recipe (link if necessary): My wife Coco and I like to invite family and friends over to share/ participate in the actual cooking of different meals (soup/ salad/ entre). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVbmpkdTu38 Seared Ahi Tuna Ingredients: 1 Ahi Tuna Steak 1 tbsp Black Pepper 1 tsp Kosher Salt 1/2 tsp Paprika Wasabi Vinaigrette 1 tbsp Olive
18 Dec. 2020
Employee Spotlight: Derek Gallagher
Favorite Recipe: Anything my fiancé cooks. We are actually keeping a cookbook with little inserts about that particular time. That way it is more of a story with food rather than just ingredients on a page. Beer/Wine Pairing: Coors Light. Favorite Local Spot in Pittsburgh/Ligonier: Mia Madre Trattoria in Avalon. A very authentic
04 Dec. 2020
Employee Spotlight: Lauren Robertshaw
Favorite Local Spot in Pittsburgh/Ligonier: I don’t have one. There are too many! Evergreen Drive-In Movie Theater in Mount Pleasant, They allow you to bring your dogs! The Rex Theater on the Southside. If there is a bluegrass band in town, there is a good chance you will find me there at the show with
13 Nov. 2020
Employee Spotlight: Kathy Lafon
Kathy grew up in a small town north of Pittsburgh as the youngest of eight children (7 girls and 1 boy). Laughter, and fun were a constant in her tight knit family. In June she and her husband celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary. They have 3 rescue dogs currently and have had many others over