Hot Work Safety Tips
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 [...]
Key risks for wholesalers, and ways to protect yourself against them
Elizabeth Tela2026-02-24T12:53:36-05:00Wholesale trade is big business. There are about 95,172 wholesalers in Canada, primarily engaged in wholesaling merchandise to retailers and other businesses, facilitating distribution, providing logistical services, and sometimes [...]
The dangers of salvaged electrical equipment
When sourcing parts for an electrical project, the option to use salvaged or refurbished equipment can be tempting. The promise of significant cost savings is a powerful motivator, especially with [...]
Why your business needs pollution liability insurance
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 [...]
Do I need residential homebuilders insurance?
When you’re a residential builder, you’re not just constructing walls and roofs—you’re building places where people will live and call home. But every construction project can have uncertainty. What [...]
Battery safety best practices for your business
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, [...]
Plumber risks and how plumbing insurance can help
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 [...]
What types of insurance do I need as an equipment dealer?
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?
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
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 [...]
