How are insurance companies supporting you through COVID-19?
The first question our brokers were asked when COVID-19 hit in March of 2020 was, ‘what is my insurance company going to do for me during this time?’ And with Ontario subsequently dealing with wave two and wave three of the pandemic, we’re seeing the need for insurance companies to […]
Read MoreWhat are Insurance companies doing about COVID-19?
Insurance companies are taking different approaches to COVID-19 assistance. That’s why a Broker is your best ally.
Read MoreSocial Engineering Attacks: Is your business protected?
Social engineering scams have been going on for years, however, they are getting more and more sophisticated which makes them harder to detect. Here’s a quick and dirty summary of today’s most common and deadly social engineering scams provided with insight from our friends at BOXX Insurance, the cyber […]
Read MoreThe Cannabis Act & Your Business
Like it or not, the use of cannabis has become legal in Canada for recreational purposes. This change in the law is going to have significant impacts on the general public, but it will also change the way employers deal with their businesses as well. It’s essential that employers are […]
Read MoreThe Unseen Danger of Cyber Liabilities
Does a substantial portion of your business operate utilizing some form of technology? Do you store customer and business information on your computers? How about your technicians or employees? Do they use their phones to help communicate important details about work? Chances are, the answer to the majority of these […]
Read MoreDon’t be Phishing Bait! Understanding Cyber Security and Payment Fraud
Typically, purchasing insurance coverage focuses on protecting personal material possessions like your vehicle and home. But now that we take steps forward in digitizing our lives like buying that thermostat that connects to your phone and doing Christmas shopping online, a new set of invisible vulnerabilities has taken form. Data […]
Read MoreUber’s Popularity Raises Questions for Insurance Industry
As Uber grows in popularity it poses a challenge to the insurance industry as the rules around coverage can be confusing. We found this great blog post by Peter Morris at www.insblogs.com which outlines the potential costs in participating in the Uber app. http://www.insblogs.com/auto/uber-challenge-automobile-insurance-coverag…
Read More“Does having a home business affect my insurance?”
The short answer is yes, and the best way to know what is covered is to talk to your broker. More and more people are starting home-based businesses, for everything from marketing homemade products to keeping a home office for a consulting business. From an insurer’s perspective this adds new […]
Read MoreBusiness Interruption Insurance
There are countless reasons why a business may temporarily shut down as a result of an unpredictable business interruption. Such interruptions can cause significant financial challenges such as: – Lost income but continued operating expenses – Reduced earning capacity – Increased vulnerability to competition – Financial strain that hinders recovery/reopening […]
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