CMB Insurance Blog
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How to Safely Implement Nanotechnology
Read more: How to Safely Implement NanotechnologyThe manufacturing industry continues to grow and evolve as exciting innovations emerge. One innovation that has been a hot topic of discussion is nanotechnology, which…
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Ways Businesses Can Reduce Their Carbon Footprint
Read more: Ways Businesses Can Reduce Their Carbon FootprintClimate change continues to be a concern due to its negative impacts, such as shifting weather patterns that threaten food production, rising sea levels that…
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The Top Three Solutions We Give Our Customers Through Asset-Based Lending
Read more: The Top Three Solutions We Give Our Customers Through Asset-Based Lending*This post is from CMB partner Essex Lease. Visit them for flexible lending solutions. Finding the right lending solutions is one of the principal challenges…
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The U.S. Now Requires Cross-border Truck Drivers to Be Vaccinated for COVID-19
Read more: The U.S. Now Requires Cross-border Truck Drivers to Be Vaccinated for COVID-19On Jan. 20, 2022, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released requirements for non-U.S. individual travellers who arrive via land ports of entry and…
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Managing the Mental Health of Returning Employees
Read more: Managing the Mental Health of Returning EmployeesThe COVID-19 pandemic has affected nearly every aspect of daily life. Businesses are closed or have reduced capabilities, individuals are worried about their physical and…
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How to protect your car from hail damage in Alberta
Read more: How to protect your car from hail damage in AlbertaAccording to the the Insurance Bureau of Canada, the frequency, severity and cost of severe weather events are rising across the country. From June until…
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Lifting Safety Measures
Read more: Lifting Safety MeasuresThere are many tasks that may require you to lift heavy objects on the job. Although these everyday tasks may seem harmless, they have the…
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How to Detect a Phishing Campaign
Read more: How to Detect a Phishing CampaignEach year, cybercriminals get smarter and find new ways to get personal information from online users. A common method cybercriminals use is phishing campaigns. Phishing…
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Trucking: Winter Driving Safety Tips
Read more: Trucking: Winter Driving Safety TipsDriving during the winter can be dangerous for even the most experienced drivers, but being prepared can help alleviate some of the risks. Preparing for…
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How to Manage Working in Cold Conditions
Read more: How to Manage Working in Cold ConditionsWinter brings harsh, cold weather, but construction projects still need to be done. Working outside in winter might be unavoidable at times, but many methods…
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Workplace Trends to Know for 2022
Read more: Workplace Trends to Know for 2022The beginning of the year is often met with reflections on the past and predictions for the future. Workplaces experienced dramatic changes in 2021; along…
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Manufacturing : Poisonous Gas Exposures
Read more: Manufacturing : Poisonous Gas ExposuresStaying safe from toxic gases on the manufacturing floor The presence of toxic gas in a manufacturing environment is especially dangerous because the substances often…
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Oil and Gas Workplace Stress
Read more: Oil and Gas Workplace StressFocus on what you can control Many people consider their jobs to be stressful. While specific sources of stress and how we cope differ from…
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Avoiding the Most Common Transportation Claims
Read more: Avoiding the Most Common Transportation ClaimsWhen you get into an accident with your car, the cost of damage is always high. But when an accident involves a tractor-trailer with 15,000…
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Attractive Nuisance Hazards on Construction Sites
Read more: Attractive Nuisance Hazards on Construction SitesAttractive nuisances are man-made conditions on your property, vacant site or active site that draw after-hours trespassers. If children trespass on-site due to these conditions,…
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Decorate Safely During The Holidays
Read more: Decorate Safely During The HolidaysHoliday loss prevention tips As the holiday season gets into full swing, many families decorate to spread cheer and make their homes more festive. While…
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Beating Holiday Stress
Read more: Beating Holiday StressIt is of little surprise that the holidays can be a significant source of stress for many Canadians. Financial strains, pandemic concerns and shipping delays…
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Ways to Help Employees Reduce Stress
Read more: Ways to Help Employees Reduce StressMany people experience higher stress levels as the year comes to a close because this is often a busy time due to the holidays. On…
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Are you prepared for a Cyber Attack?
Read more: Are you prepared for a Cyber Attack?Unlike physical threats that prompt immediate action—like stopping, dropping and rolling if you catch on fire—cyber threats are often difficult to identify and understand. Cyber…
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Indemnity Agreements and Additional Insured Endorsements
Read more: Indemnity Agreements and Additional Insured EndorsementsUnderstanding your business’s risk exposures is the cornerstone to managing them. Whether your business relies on outside vendors to provide goods and services, or you’re…
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De-icing Outdoor Walking Surfaces
Read more: De-icing Outdoor Walking SurfacesKeeping outdoor walking surfaces—such as parking lots and sidewalks—clear of ice in the winter is a crucial practice at many workplaces. Not only does ice…
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Construction Insurance: What Contractors Need to Know
Read more: Construction Insurance: What Contractors Need to KnowYou know that insurance is essential for your construction business, but did you know that not all construction insurance brokers are the same? If you…
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The Impact of Diversity and Inclusion on Management Liability
Read more: The Impact of Diversity and Inclusion on Management LiabilityIn recent years, senior leadership teams have been held increasingly accountable for their organizations’ failures by shareholders, stakeholders and the general public. Specifically, organizations’ diversity…
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Construction Risk: Protecting Work Sites From Fire
Read more: Construction Risk: Protecting Work Sites From FireMany potential risks exist on construction sites, such as fire, theft and water, all of which can cause significant property damage that can impact project…
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Creating an Effective Safety Culture in a Manufacturing Workplace
Read more: Creating an Effective Safety Culture in a Manufacturing WorkplaceThere’s more to creating a safe workplace culture than simply stating rules and providing the correct protective equipment; it’s about instilling a mindset in which…
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Agriculture Risk: How To Build a Business Continuity Plan
Read more: Agriculture Risk: How To Build a Business Continuity PlanBusiness continuity planning is crucial for farms and ranches. Building an effective plan can help prevent long-term loss of income, protect employees’ safety and get…
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Trucking Insurance: Your Total Cost of Risk
Read more: Trucking Insurance: Your Total Cost of RiskTotal cost of risk in insurance terms describes the cost of both pure and speculative risk. It is synonymous with the price of your risk…
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Cyber Liability: How to Proactively Defend Against Ransomware
Read more: Cyber Liability: How to Proactively Defend Against RansomwareRansomware threats happen when an attacker plants malware on a system that encrypts all the files, making the system useless. Then the attacker offers to…
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Shopping for auto insurance rates in Alberta
Read more: Shopping for auto insurance rates in AlbertaBefore you purchase a car, it’s a good idea to understand all the costs associated with the purchase of the vehicle — including the cost…
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NEW! Alberta Auto Insurance Changes
Read more: NEW! Alberta Auto Insurance ChangesThe Alberta Government has passed changes that introduce Direct Compensation for Property Damage (DCPD) coverage to all automobile insurance policies throughout the province effective January…
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Top Trends for Manufacturing in 2021
Read more: Top Trends for Manufacturing in 2021Many industries have been tasked with rapidly adapting and evolving in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the manufacturing sector was no exception. The…
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Top 10 Threats To Small Businesses
Read more: Top 10 Threats To Small BusinessesOptimism is the fuel that drives the entrepreneurial spirit, so it isn’t surprising that most small business owners consider themselves optimists. Too much optimism, however,…
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Types of Technology Insurance
Read more: Types of Technology InsuranceTech Insurance Terms to Know Technology companies own valuable intangible assets, such as sensitive data, software and intellectual property, which a general liability policy doesn’t…
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Auto Insurance Add-ons
Read more: Auto Insurance Add-onsYour insurance coverage should be based on your specific risks and assets. Add-on auto insurance coverages allow you to increase your automobile coverage and provide…
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Understanding Subcontractor Default Insurance
Read more: Understanding Subcontractor Default InsuranceGot questions about subcontract default insurance? CMB has over 30 years experience insuring the construction industry. Book a free insurance review today. Subcontractors’ financial well-being…
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Dump Truck Safety Precautions
Read more: Dump Truck Safety PrecautionsThere are many vehicles used at the construction site that require specific safety precautions due to their unique nature, and dump trucks are no exception.…
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What Is Builder’s Risk Insurance?
Read more: What Is Builder’s Risk Insurance?Construction projects, regardless of their size, can present complex insurance issues. Are you confused about your exposures and policy options? If so, it’s no surprise—there…
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Cyber Liability Data Breach Insurance
Read more: Cyber Liability Data Breach InsuranceUnderstanding and Preventing Data Breaches What do Kroger Co., Best Buy Canada, AbeBooks and major U.S. banks and credit card issuers like Barclays Bank and…
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Fall Prevention Precautions for Oil and Gas Workers
Read more: Fall Prevention Precautions for Oil and Gas WorkersHandrails, guardrails, stairways, walkways and ladders are installed during the rigging up process for safety and easy access to other areas of the site. Though…
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Understanding the Bill of Lading
Read more: Understanding the Bill of LadingGot questions about trucking and transportation insurance? CMB has over 30 years experience insuring the trucking industry in Alberta. Get a free quote today. A…