Alarm systems: what you should know
Protecting your business against break-ins and theft is a top concern for any business owner. In fact, organized retail crime costs Canadians over $4.6 billion a year, according to statistics [...]
Employee dishonesty and how to prevent it
When running a business, preventing theft is always a top priority. So, vaults are purchased, locks are installed, and fences are built. But the threat isn’t always coming from where [...]
Winter flooding and water damage: what you need to know
When you’re operating a business, you’ve got enough to worry about. The last thing you want is to discover water pouring into your basement or seeping into your roof. Water [...]
The impact of climate change on Canadian agriculture
You may have noticed shorter and milder Canadian winters in recent years. While this is great news for commuters, it’s a growing concern for Canada’s agriculture industry. Particularly, the Canadian [...]
Tips for restaurants: fire prevention
In a previous blog article, we looked at common insurance claims we’ve seen from restaurant owners and provided some helpful risk prevention tips to avoid those claims. With fire being [...]
Fire prevention: safely storing pallets
The storage of idle combustible pallets presents a significant fire hazard in both indoor and outdoor storage facilities. A fire involving even a modest number of idle pallets inside a [...]
Closing time: business security tips
Shutting down your business at the end of the night can become habitual over time. Consider these tips on business security to help you make sure you and your employees [...]
Protecting your job site
Protecting your job site and the valuable tools, equipment and materials inside should be a primary concern for anyone in the home building trades industry. Every year billions of dollars [...]
Shutting down your business isn’t the best strategy when facing legal action
If you’re a business owner, you’ll need to get business property and general liability insurance to protect yourself against any business-related claims. Many business owners believe they can simply shut [...]
4 Ways to winterize your home for energy savings
Winter is around the corner, which means now is the ideal time to get your home and office ready for the ensuing cold months. Make sure your business is protected [...]
