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How to Read and Understand Your Insurance Policy Like a Pro
Dec 05, 2024
How to Read and Understand Your Insurance Policy Like a Pro
Insurance policies are like the terms and conditions of life—important, detailed, and often ignored until something goes wrong. But understanding your insurance policy doesn’t have to feel like deciphering ancient…
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Are You Ready for a House Fire?
Oct 07, 2024
Are You Ready for a House Fire?
Did you know that, on average, seven people die every week from house fires in Canada? It’s a scary statistic, but there’s good news: you can protect yourself and your…
Home Insurance Risk Management

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Webinar: Post-lost Procedures & Equipment Breakdown Coverage
Sep 25, 2024
Webinar: Post-lost Procedures & Equipment Breakdown Coverage
This webinar explore the essential steps to effectively manage strata losses, from immediate response to final restoration. You’ll learn how to navigate insurance coverage, understand deductible responsibilities, and ensure that…
Business Insurance Risk Management

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Spring Home Maintenance Tips
Apr 03, 2024
Spring Home Maintenance Tips
As the winter frost thaws and the days grow longer, spring emerges as the perfect time to breathe new life into your home. While many associate spring cleaning solely with…
Home Insurance Risk Management

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Webinar: Strata Insurance in Today’s Climate
Feb 29, 2024
Webinar: Strata Insurance in Today’s Climate
The webinar will act as an educational forum on the current state of the Insurance Industry with respect to Strata. For Property Managers and Strata Councils, this webinar provides a…
Business Insurance Risk Management

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De-icing Outdoor Walking Surfaces
Nov 27, 2023
De-icing Outdoor Walking Surfaces
Keeping outdoor walking surfaces—such as parking lots and sidewalks—clear of ice (de-icing) in the winter is crucial practice, both at the workplace and at home. Not only does ice removal…
Risk Management

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Cyber Is No. 1 Risk for Businesses in 2023
Oct 26, 2023
Cyber Is No. 1 Risk for Businesses in 2023
Cyber incidents topped the list of risks facing businesses around the world in 2023 for the second year in a row, according to Allianz’s 2023 Risk Barometer. In addition to…
Business Insurance Cyber Liability Risk Management

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Spring Cleaning Checklist
Apr 05, 2023
Spring Cleaning Checklist
It’s Spring cleaning time! Spring cleaning can be a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be! Here are some tips to help make your spring cleaning a breeze. Make…
Health Risk Management Schill Skinny

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Spring Cleaning: HVAC Filters
Apr 05, 2023
Spring Cleaning: HVAC Filters
In the spirit of spring cleaning? When was the last time you replaced your HVAC filters? Often overlooked, your home’s heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system should be a…
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Chilling Your Winter Utility Bills
Dec 13, 2022
Chilling Your Winter Utility Bills
Baby, it’s cold outside. On the plus side – great weather for cuddling on the couch… on the other hand, colder weather often brings higher energy bills for homeowners. With…
Home Insurance Risk Management

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Maintaining the Life of Your Tires
Mar 02, 2022
Maintaining the Life of Your Tires
Maintaining Tires Did you know, checking your tires on a regular basis is critical and can help you stay safe on the road? If you’re anything like me, you may…
Auto Insurance Risk Management

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Who Pays for Water Damage – The Strata Insurance Policy or the Unit Owners?
May 29, 2020
Who Pays for Water Damage – The Strata Insurance Policy or the Unit Owners?
When there is damage caused by water within a Strata complex, many ask the question “whose responsibility is it to repair the damage from the water?”  The above has been…
Business Insurance Business Tips Risk Management

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Remote Work Cyber Security
Apr 21, 2020
Remote Work Cyber Security
The recent significant increase in employees working from home as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic brings with it an increased risk of cyber-security threats. Cyber-criminals are well aware that…
Business Tips Cyber Liability Risk Management

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Keeping Idle Facilities Safe
Apr 21, 2020
Keeping Idle Facilities Safe
During the current COVID-19 pandemic, most businesses and organizations that provide non-essential services have been required to close across Canada. As a result, many buildings and structures will be sitting…
Business Insurance Business Tips Risk Management

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Benefits of Crime Insurance
Aug 28, 2019
Benefits of Crime Insurance
While you may think your business would never be the victim of a crime, the harsh reality is that nearly every business can become a victim. In this day and…
Business Insurance Business Tips Risk Management

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Keeping your home safe while you’re away
Aug 01, 2019
Keeping your home safe while you’re away
Who doesn’t love a fun little holiday? Planning a trip with the family can be exhausting… from planning on what to bring, the route, where to stay, there’s a lot…
Risk Management

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Getting Trippy this May Long?
May 16, 2019
Getting Trippy this May Long?
May days are here my friends and summer is just around the corner. With clear roads and an extra day tagged on to the weekend, many are breaking free of…
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Cyber Attacks Up In Canada
Apr 30, 2019
Cyber Attacks Up In Canada
In the last year, an alarming majority of Canadian establishments reported falling victim to multiple cyber attacks, according to a recent report by Carbon Black. These breaches are not only…
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What is Professional Liability
Aug 14, 2018
What is Professional Liability
Professional liability—sometimes called Errors and Omissions (E&O) liability—results from errors or omissions in the performance of professional services. *** Sound On***  Insurance (really anything insurance related) is never the…
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Tips to Prevent Workplace Theft
Jul 23, 2017
Tips to Prevent Workplace Theft
According to Statistics Canada , 15% of all company fraud can be attributed to employees. Small businesses have it tough as they often lack the resources to implement control systems, and…
Risk Management

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What You Don’t Know Could Cost You
Jul 23, 2017
What You Don’t Know Could Cost You
Employment practices liability claims can affect any size company. Wrongful termination, discrimination and harassment are just a few of the claims employees file against their employers. The litigation toll can…
Risk Management

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5 Exercises to Stay Active at the Office
Jul 23, 2017
5 Exercises to Stay Active at the Office
Sitting in front of a screen all day isn’t a physically stimulating activity, especially if you have meetings, paperwork and deadlines to contend with. However, with a little ingenuity, you…
Risk Management

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Preventing top 4 construction hazards
Jul 23, 2017
Preventing top 4 construction hazards
Preventing the Top 4 Construction Hazards:  You’re good at your job and you love what you do. However, every time you come to work, you risk suffering an injury. The…
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How the CPP will Impact Businesses
Jul 23, 2017
How the CPP will Impact Businesses
On June 20, 2016, the federal government and the majority of Canadian provinces reached an agreement in principle regarding changes to the Canada Pension Plan (CPP). The changes will be…
Risk Management

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Total Cost of Risk. Why You Should Care
Jul 23, 2017
Total Cost of Risk. Why You Should Care
More than just a broker   When business owners think of insurance, most they think of the policy they have in place, a premium they pay for, and the peace of…
Risk Management

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Are You Prepared If Disaster Strikes?
Jul 23, 2017
Are You Prepared If Disaster Strikes?
From fires to floods, earthquakes to hurricanes, disaster can strike anytime, anywhere, and often with little to no advance warning. According to the Insurance Information Institute, as many as 40…
Risk Management

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The State of Cyber Security in Canada
Jul 22, 2017
The State of Cyber Security in Canada
It doesn’t matter if you’re a Fortune 500 company or a sole proprietorship, in today’s hyper connected business climate, cyber attacks are no longer a question of if, but when….
Risk Management

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Cyber attacks are coming to town
Jul 22, 2017
Cyber attacks are coming to town
You better watch out, you better not cry, cyber attacks are coming to town Sadly, anybody that uses a computer is at risk of a various forms of cyber attacks….
Business Tips Cyber Liability Risk Management

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Death by Bicycle: 10 Ways it Could Happen
Jul 07, 2014
Death by Bicycle: 10 Ways it Could Happen
So it turns out it riding a bike can be pretty dangerous. While death may be a tad dramatic, it is pretty common to be injured when cycling. In fact,…
Risk Management

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