Commercial vs. personal auto insurance: What’s the difference?
When it comes to insuring your vehicles, the choice between commercial and personal auto insurance is pivotal and depends on how you use them. While personal auto insurance is [...]
Building a strong small business continuity plan
Small business owners know that time is precious. There never seems to be enough hours in the day, and you need all your energy, insight, and diplomacy to keep everything [...]
Fire extinguishers: what you need to know
Every business faces a variety of unique risks every day. Fire is one of the most common and costly hazards for businesses, regardless of industry. No matter your sector, [...]
Smoke alarm installation and maintenance tips
Every October, Fire Prevention Week reminds Canadians of the importance of fire safety at home and work. One of the simplest yet most effective ways to protect lives and [...]
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 [...]
How to prevent theft of your catalytic converters
Recently, there has been a major increase in the theft of catalytic converters across Canada. A catalytic converter is a specific and valuable part of a vehicle’s exhaust system. [...]
Preventing fuel spills: Tips for home heating fuel dealers
As a home heating fuel dealer, you face many different operational risks. It’s important to provide your drivers and employees with the right safety and loss prevention training so [...]
What 4 theft coverages help prevent loss
As a business owner, discovering that your place of business has been robbed can be devastating. Not only have you lost valuable equipment and merchandise, but the intrusion also [...]
Tips to minimize risk for contractors
On a construction site or worksite, there are a lot of moving parts — that includes all the contractors, subcontractors, and tradespeople that are essential to any project. Whether [...]
The importance of manufacturers insurance: Protecting your business against potential losses
Manufacturing businesses are at risk for losses and liabilities that can be different when compared to other organizations. These can include equipment breakdown, theft, pollution, and cyberattacks. Mitigating these [...]
