Smoke alarm installation and maintenance tips
3 minute read
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 [...]
How to maintain a clean construction site
3 minute read
Keeping your construction site in proper order can improve safety, morale, public relations, and efficiency. This involves proper storage, use, cleanup, and disposal of various construction-related materials. A good [...]
The importance of manufacturers insurance: Protecting your business against potential losses
4 minute read
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 [...]
Protecting your assets: Insurance for equipment dealers
4 minute read
Equipment dealers in the commercial, industrial, and agricultural sectors face the same risks as any other business. However, they also face several risks unique to their industry. This means [...]
Fire safety tips for homebuilders
5 minute read
Whether you’re building a detached home or an entire subdivision, working in the home construction industry comes with risk — and one of the biggest risks is fire. There [...]
How to prevent the collapse of partially constructed homes
4 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 [...]
How to protect underground utilities during construction
4 minute read
Damage to underground utilities from excavation and trenching activities is more common than you might realize. In 2022 alone, there were 10,636 damages related to buried facilities from excavation [...]
What to do before, during and after an Earthquake
5 minute read
Earthquakes are unpredictable natural events that can occur at any time of the year. They violently shake the ground due to tectonic plates moving along a fault line in [...]
Five loss prevention strategies for your business
3 minute read
Profit, in the broadest sense, is sales minus costs. Typically, loss prevention is seen as a cost to the business because implementing something new costs money – whether it’s [...]
What retailer insurance should businesses consider?
4 minute read
The day-to-day tasks associated with running a retail business would keep anyone busy. That’s why the last thing any retailer wants are issues associated with a loss being added [...]
