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Batteries are used everywhere—farm equipment, vehicles, forklifts, and a multitude of other applications which make our lives easier. However, they come with hazards that can cause serious property damage, injuries, [...]
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Whether you’re a master plumber, a plumbing contractor, or a home renovator, your business faces several risk exposures. Regardless of whether you’re working in a client’s home, an office building, [...]
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If you sell high-value equipment, you’re in a high-demand business. But you’re also in a high-risk business. There’s a growing demand for heavy equipment such as cranes, bulldozers, excavators, [...]
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If you own a self-storage lot, you might think your insurance needs are fairly straightforward. But consider that your customers trust you with their possessions, from valuable documents to [...]
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A home renovation project involves juggling many complex and time-sensitive tasks. As a contractor, you are not only responsible for the physical transformation of a space but also for [...]
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Before you buy developed lots, consider these tips for home builders to help make sure you aren’t taking on unnecessary risk. After all, no matter how well constructed a [...]
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Numerous partially constructed houses and other light-frame wood buildings are blown down every year across Canada. The National Building Code of Canada (NBCC), along with provincial building codes, specifies the [...]
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As a contractor, you have a lot of paperwork to deal with - from signed contracts to shop drawings and audit reports. Keeping track of everything, especially on a complex [...]
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The use of open-flame and spark producing devices for welding, cutting, and other hot work is one of the leading causes of fires and explosions in North America. Tasks [...]
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If your operations involve working with major pollutants — such as those in general contracting, fuel delivery, and garage/auto repair work— then you need pollution liability insurance. However, almost every [...]
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