Hey electrical contractors, Jeremy here from Ochsner Insurance.
You already know how important it is to have the right tools for the job. You wouldn’t show up without your meter, cutters, or drills. Well, in today’s world, cyber insurance is just another must-have tool in your belt — except this one protects your business from the stuff you can’t fix with a screwdriver.
Why Cyber Attacks Are a Real Threat for Electrical Contractors
You might be thinking, “Hackers? They go after big corporations, not small contractors like me.”
That’s not true. Here’s a link to 1 of many articles, click here.
In fact, smaller businesses are often easier targets because hackers know you’re busy running jobs, not monitoring firewalls. If you’ve got:
- A few employees with company email accounts
- Online billing or payment systems
- Vendor invoices coming through email
- Any customer data stored digitally
…then you’re already on the radar for cyber criminals.
What a Cyber Attack Could Do to You, Electrical Contractor
One bad click on a phishing email can:
- Lock down your systems so you can’t send invoices or schedule jobs
- Steal customer info and put you on the hook for notifications, legal fees, and fines
- Damage your reputation so customers hesitate to hire you again
And here’s the kicker — downtime from a cyber attack means no work, no income, and a lot of stress.
How Cyber Insurance Works as Your Safety Switch
Think of cyber insurance like a breaker panel for your business. When there’s a surge — in this case, a cyber attack — it steps in to keep you from burning out.
Cyber insurance can:
- Cover costs to restore your systems and data
- Pay for customer notification and credit monitoring
- Help with legal defense if you’re sued
- Cover lost income while your business is down
Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late Electrical Contractors
You protect your tools and trucks with insurance. Your data and business operations deserve the same protection. Cyber insurance isn’t just for “tech companies” — it’s for any contractor who uses email, stores information, or takes payments.
If you want to know how much coverage you really need, reach out. Let’s make sure your business has its safety switch in place before a hacker throws the breaker on your livelihood. Use this link for a quick customized cyber threat assessment.
Ask. Understand. Serve.
Jeremy Ochsner
Ochsner Insurance