Risk Management

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 sometimes take your car’s health for granted… assuming the warning lights and whistles are all you need to get by. But… proper maintenance of your Maintaining the Life of Your Tires

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?

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

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

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 age, criminals (including employees) do not need direct access to cash to steal from you—merchandise, supplies and securities are all fair game. Standard commercial property Benefits of Crime Insurance

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

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 highlight of one’s day… that being said – It’s a good news, bad news situation. The bad news: Lawsuits, have become as common as avocado What is Professional Liability

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 with limited staff accounting duties are not segregated. Albeit, there is never a surefire way to completely guarantee theft will never happen, there are a Tips to Prevent Workplace Theft