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5 tips for better password security

Federated Insurance2023-02-27T11:22:13-05:00Tags: Cyber Risk, password management, Risk management|

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With the rising threat of cybercrime, information leaks, and data breaches, protecting your business is vital and password security plays a key role. After all, a strong password is your first line [...]

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Fire prevention tips for welding, cutting and other hot work

Federated Insurance2021-12-02T13:46:21-05:00Tags: cutting, fire prevention, Risk management, safety, welding|

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The use of open-flame and spark producing devices for welding, cutting and other hot work is among the leading causes of fires and explosions in North America. Even though it [...]

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Tips for home builders: buying developed lots

Federated Insurance2021-12-02T09:48:33-05:00Tags: commercial lots, Home builders, Residential Lots, Risk management|

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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 house [...]

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Business continuity planning

Federated Insurance2022-03-18T16:55:31-04:00Tags: COVID-19, Cyber Risk, loss prevention, Risk management, risk prevention|

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Entrepreneurs, small business owners, and large business managers alike need to worry about their business continuity plans. Why? Because business interruption risks are all around you — and multiplying as technology [...]

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What is phishing and how can you prevent it?

Federated Insurance2022-01-04T14:15:23-05:00Tags: COVID-19, Cyber Risk, Phishing Scam, Risk management|

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You don’t always need a sophisticated hack to gain access to into a business’ database. In fact, all it could take is one click in an email to compromise your [...]

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Fire prevention: Safely storing pallets

Federated Insurance2021-03-25T14:17:02-04:00Tags: fire hazards, fire prevention, idle pallets, Risk management|

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Although most often associated with warehouses, pallets can be found in nearly every industrial and commercial facility. A pallet is used to stack, store, protect, and transport heavy goods or [...]

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Temporary heater safety tips

Federated Insurance2021-10-01T15:50:32-04:00Tags: fire prevention, heating, job sites, Risk management|

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Temporary heaters, such as salamander heaters or radiant heaters, are common on construction sites. Unfortunately, improperly installed heaters have been the cause of many fires and many insurance claims. This [...]

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Auto dealership risk management tips

Federated Insurance2021-01-20T09:18:22-05:00Tags: auto dealerships, car dealership, loss prevention, Risk management|

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Thefts from auto dealerships occur frequently in both urban and rural areas in Canada. Just recently, two teens were charged for stealing vehicles from an auto dealership in Manitoba. Dealerships [...]

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Tire dealer liability: risk management tips

Federated Insurance2019-09-16T13:27:59-04:00Tags: liability, mechanic, Risk management, tire dealers|

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Tire dealer liability claims commonly come from two scenarios: incidents where tires have come detached from a moving vehicle or situations where a vehicle’s safety system isn’t working properly. Both [...]

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Tips on how your business can plan for cyber risks

Federated Insurance2022-06-22T12:28:59-04:00Tags: Cyber Risk, Risk management|

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Cyber risks, data breaches, and cybercrime are getting more sophisticated each and every year. In 2021 alone, 104,295 Canadians were reported to be victims of cyber fraud. This resulted in [...]

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