Three ways to effectively manage independent contractors
Hiring employees for your business can be an exhausting and laborious process. With different roles to fill and various tasks to complete, sometimes it’s easier to hire an independent [...]
Fire prevention for construction sites
Fires are dangerous and can burn out of control in as little as 30 seconds. Having a detailed and effective loss prevention plan in place can help you keep [...]
How handheld devices can factor into your road safety policy
Across Canada, using handheld devices while behind the wheel is considered distracted driving. Distracted driving is illegal and considered a form of impairment, similar to driving while intoxicated. According [...]
How to strengthen your business continuity plan
Every business faces potential disruptions – from natural disasters to cyberattacks and equipment failures. Developing and maintaining a comprehensive business continuity and business interruption plan can help minimize downtime, protect [...]
What is phishing and how can you prevent it?
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 [...]
Temporary heater safety tips
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 [...]
Auto dealership risk management tips
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 [...]
Tire dealer liability: risk management tips
When customers visit your business, they expect you to service their vehicles and return them in safe working order. Despite your best efforts, accidents can still happen. Tire dealer liability [...]
Tips on how your business can plan for cyber risks
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 [...]
The best emergency kits for your car and home
Kim Court, our resident catastrophe expert knows a thing or two about preparing for emergencies. Between her role as Director of Catastrophe Exposure Analysis and her time living in California [...]
