Hot Work Safety Tips
3 minute read
The use of open-flame and spark producing devices for welding, cutting, and other hot work can be dangerous - potentially leading to fire damage or injury. Tasks such as [...]
Battery safety best practices for your business
Elizabeth Tela2025-02-27T13:17:11-05:003 minute read
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, [...]
Plumber risks and how plumbing insurance can help
Elizabeth Tela2025-02-26T13:26:08-05:005 minute read
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, [...]
What types of insurance do I need as an equipment dealer?
Elizabeth Tela2025-02-18T11:57:58-05:004 minute read
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, [...]
Do I need self-storage lot insurance?
Elizabeth Tela2025-01-30T09:57:03-05:004 minute read
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 [...]
Tips to help your contracting business during a home renovation
Federated Insurance2024-12-03T15:55:07-05:007 minute read
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 [...]
Tips for home builders: Buying developed lots
Federated Insurance2024-08-22T14:13:53-04:003 minute read
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 [...]
How to prevent the collapse of partially constructed homes
Isabella Italiano2024-04-19T11:46:03-04:004 minute read
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 [...]
Contractor documentation: Why is it important?
Elizabeth Tela2023-11-30T13:25:36-05:004 minute read
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 [...]
Why your business needs pollution liability insurance
Elizabeth Tela2023-07-28T11:22:41-04:004 minute read
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 [...]
