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[\[...\]](https://blog.axisins.com/healthcare-provider-dealing-with-massive-cyberbreach-fallout) ![](https://blog.axisins.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Closeup%20of%20young%20male%20theift%20in%20sweatshirt%20with%20hood%20transfering%20money%20from%20bills%20of%20stolen%20creding%20cards.jpeg?width=725&name=Closeup%20of%20young%20male%20theift%20in%20sweatshirt%20with%20hood%20transfering%20money%20from%20bills%20of%20stolen%20creding%20cards.jpeg) ## [Hackers Continue to find new creative ways to Spoof Companies](https://blog.axisins.com/hackers-continue-to-have-new-creative-ways-to-spoof-companies) Posted on March 11, 2024 by [Drew Smith](https://blog.axisins.com/author/drew-smith) Cyber criminals are getting smarter every day, to the point they now can mirror most major websites without restraint. In a recent report, [\[...\]](https://blog.axisins.com/hackers-continue-to-have-new-creative-ways-to-spoof-companies) ![](https://blog.axisins.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Paul%20jan%20spotlight.jpg?width=725&name=Paul%20jan%20spotlight.jpg) ## [Paul Hacker is a seasoned Professional Liability Broker, Retail Division, for Axis Insurance Services, LLC (Axis). Paul joined the firm in 2018 after a successful career in the healthcare industry.](https://blog.axisins.com/company-spotlight-paul-hacker) Posted on January 29, 2024 by [Drew Smith](https://blog.axisins.com/author/drew-smith) Paul Hacker is a seasoned Professional Liability Broker, Retail Division. for Axis Insurance Services, LLC (Axis). Paul joined the firm in [\[...\]](https://blog.axisins.com/company-spotlight-paul-hacker) ![](https://blog.axisins.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Joe%20networkfeb1.jpg?width=725&name=Joe%20networkfeb1.jpg) ## [Joe Ferri to Attend PIANY MetroRap Networking Event](https://blog.axisins.com/joe-ferri-to-attend-piany-metrorap-convention) Posted on January 24, 2024 by [Drew Smith](https://blog.axisins.com/author/drew-smith) Axis Insurance Services is pleased to announce that Joesph Ferri will be attending the PIANY’s Metrorap networking event at the New York [\[...\]](https://blog.axisins.com/joe-ferri-to-attend-piany-metrorap-convention) ![](https://blog.axisins.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CUMAC%20article.png?width=725&name=CUMAC%20article.png) ## [Axis Insurance Services Helps CUMAC](https://blog.axisins.com/axis-insurance-services-helps-cumac) Posted on December 19, 2023 by [Drew Smith](https://blog.axisins.com/author/drew-smith) Axis Insurance Services is proud to be support CUMAC Echo in Paterson New Jersey. 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This includes [\[...\]](https://blog.axisins.com/hackers-use-realistic-looking-websites-to-steal-data) ![](https://blog.axisins.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Plus%202023%20(1)%20(002).jpg?width=725&name=Plus%202023%20(1)%20(002).jpg) ## [Axis Insurance Services to attend Las Vegas PLUS Convention](https://blog.axisins.com/pl-risk-advisors-inc-to-attend-las-vegas-plus-convention) Posted on December 5, 2023 by [Drew Smith](https://blog.axisins.com/author/drew-smith) Axis Insurance Services will be attending the PLUS Convention in Las Vegas from December 4th to the 6th. Attending the convention will be [\[...\]](https://blog.axisins.com/pl-risk-advisors-inc-to-attend-las-vegas-plus-convention) ![](https://blog.axisins.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Maryane%20picture.jpg?width=725&name=Maryane%20picture.jpg) ## [Axis Insurance Services Introduces Maryann McDevitt as Claims Director](https://blog.axisins.com/axis-insurance-services-introduces-mariane-mcdevitt-as-claims-director) Posted on December 4, 2023 by [Drew Smith](https://blog.axisins.com/author/drew-smith) Axis Insurance Services along with their sister company PLRisk is pleased to announce that Maryann McDevitt has joined the firm in the [\[...\]](https://blog.axisins.com/axis-insurance-services-introduces-mariane-mcdevitt-as-claims-director) ![](https://blog.axisins.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CUMAC%20capture.png?width=725&name=CUMAC%20capture.png) ## [Axis Insurance Services and PLRisk Team Supports Local Charity CUMAC](https://blog.axisins.com/axis-insurance-services-and-plrisk-team-supports-local-charity-cumac) Posted on November 29, 2023 by [Drew Smith](https://blog.axisins.com/author/drew-smith) Brokers Matt Culkin and Joe Ferri participated in CUMAC Echo’s Thanksgiving Feast on November 21st. The two professional liability brokers [\[...\]](https://blog.axisins.com/axis-insurance-services-and-plrisk-team-supports-local-charity-cumac) ![](https://blog.axisins.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Noemi%20(002).jpg?width=725&name=Noemi%20(002).jpg) ## [Noemi Salas joins Axis Insurance Services, LLC as Corporate Controller](https://blog.axisins.com/noemi-salas-joins-axis-insurance-services-llc-as-corporate-controller) Posted on November 20, 2023 by [Drew Smith](https://blog.axisins.com/author/drew-smith) Axis Insurance Services, LLC is pleased to announce the addition of Noemi Salas as Corporate Controller. 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