Michelle Meerse

Pssst… Parents With a Teen – This is a Must: Parent-Teen Driving Contract

Have your wee ones hit the landmark age of driving? Are you freaking out a little?  Well, it’s safe to say you’re not overreacting… teens between the ages of 16 and 19 years are more likely to be injured or killed as a result of motor vehicle crashes than by any other cause.  Maybe a little special attention to Pssst… Parents With a Teen – This is a Must: Parent-Teen Driving Contract

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 a lively topic of discussion with Strata Councils, Claims Adjusters, Brokers, Lawyers and the Courts.  At face value, if there is a loss or damage Who Pays for Water Damage – The Strata Insurance Policy or the Unit Owners?

COVID-19 FAQ’s

Are your locations open to the public? You betcha. All our offices are open and we are happy to help. We are back to our regular hours of operation. For a list of operating hours by branch, click here. Can I obtain insurance without coming to the office. You sure can! Our offices are reachable COVID-19 FAQ’s

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 IT departments and cyber-security groups are stretched thin during the pandemic, making them more exposed to attacks.  In fact, according to a recent survey, one Remote Work Cyber Security

Engaging Remote Employees During COVID-19

 The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has caused unprecedented changes for many industries. As social distancing is encouraged and some provinces issue stay-at-home or shelter-in-place orders for all non-essential employees, many employers are asking their employees to work from home.  For some employees, working from home is business as usual. For others, this may be Engaging Remote Employees During COVID-19

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 idle for an unknown period of time. Organizations are implementing contingency plans such as: home-working, skeleton staffing, social distancing and cleansing regimes to maintain operations. Keeping Idle Facilities Safe

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 the winter blues and hitting the open road for a weekend excursion. Well good on you! Before you seek solace in the never-ending pavement, make Getting Trippy this May Long?

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 incredibly costly to the organizations and encouraging to their perpetrators, but are in many cases preventable through basic diligence of cybersecurity maintenance. The report found Cyber Attacks Up In Canada