Floods impact thousands of Canadian homeowners annually and inflict millions of dollars in property damage. Unfortunately, floods can happen anywhere, and many homeowners don’t realize…
Poorly maintained commercial premises could lead to employee and visitor accidents, increasing a business’s chances of litigation and damaging its reputation. Moreover, poorly maintained buildings…
Climate-fuelled severe weather events show no signs of abating, according to a report by German insurance company Munich Re. Natural disasters such as hurricanes and…
The reinsurance market stabilized in 2024 due to several factors, including significant growth in catastrophe bonds, which increased available capacity. This greater access to reinsurance…
If a fire occurs at a commercial property, time is of the essence to keep it under control. Therefore, having measures in place to slow…
Continuity is critical in business, and there are few things more important than continuous revenue and cash flow, particularly for small to medium-sized organizations. In…
Owners and managers of commercial property must maintain safe conditions for employees and occupants. During winter, walkways, stairs, driveways, interior roadways and parking lots become…
Without proper precautions in place, businesses may encounter severe commercial property damage at the hands of extreme winter weather. Fortunately, businesses can prepare their properties…
Severe thunderstorms can cause injuries, infrastructure damage and significant financial losses for businesses and their commercial properties. Often accompanied by hail, flooding, strong winds, lightning…
Property owners and managers must protect commercial buildings and structures and minimize potential losses. Infrared thermography is a valuable resource for accomplishing these goals. It…
On July 16, 2024, intense flash floods hit southern Ontario, leaving drivers stranded, homes and businesses flooded, and thousands without power. Although it’s too early…
Although solar panels can provide significant financial, environmental and reputational benefits, they can present various risks and be susceptible to damage from several sources. Installing…
Vandalism poses a risk to nearly every business and its properties. Vandalism is the intentional marking, defacement or destruction of property. Vandalism of a business…
Fires can devastate small businesses, causing property damage, loss of inventory, disruptions in operations, and even endangering the lives of customers and employees. However, many…
Organizations need to have effective protocols to help minimize the likelihood of water damage affecting their assets and operations. Water damage can stem from various sources and…
Unoccupied and vacant buildings present several unique exposures, including elevated concerns related to criminal activities, water and fire damage, maintenance issues, and damage to inventory…