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Does your bank need cyber insurance?

Independent Banker

Steps such as multi-factor authentication have proven to be highly effective and are viewed as minimum security features for banks seeking cyber insurance. Some insurance carriers even offer discounts for banks that have additional layers of security, such as multi-factor authentication or end-point detection and remediation.

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The top-performing community banks of 2021

Independent Banker

Cumberland Security Bank, Inc. First Security Bank of Deer Lodge. Ultima Bank Minnesota. BankVista has been the SBA Lender of the Year in Minnesota for six years running, which positioned the community bank perfectly to help clients during COVID-19. Allied First Bank, SB. Nebraska State Bank. Neighbors Bank. Fayetteville.

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Who were ICBA’s Top Lenders of 2022?

Independent Banker

Using FDIC data for 2021, we calculated a lender score out of 100 for each community bank. Security Bank Midwest. First State Bank Minnesota. Security Bank. Citizens Bank Minnesota. Two years ago, Lead Bank and Self expanded the program to include a secured credit card. By Ed Avis. Methodology. Chancellor.