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Cyber Liability: A Real World Example
Read more: Cyber Liability: A Real World ExampleAs technology becomes increasingly important for successful business operations, the value of a strong cyber liability insurance policy continues to grow. The continued rise in…
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Communicating With Employees About COVID-19 Vaccines
Read more: Communicating With Employees About COVID-19 VaccinesEmployee communications related to the pandemic have played a major role in keeping employees safe and healthy while navigating operational changes and challenges. Now, the…
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COVID-19’s Impact on Cyber Threat Activity
Read more: COVID-19’s Impact on Cyber Threat ActivityA cybersecurity crisis emerged as a result of the 2020 global health crisis as cybercriminals posed an increased threat to the safety of individuals and…
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Construction Risk Advisor: Minimize Work Site Distractions
Read more: Construction Risk Advisor: Minimize Work Site DistractionsMinimize Work Site Distractions Distractions on a work site can be incredibly costly, resulting in accidents, inefficiencies, increased downtime and even employee injury. In fact,…
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Live Well, Work Well: Effective Hand Sanitizer, Low-Stress Diet Tips, and How to Make Decisions When Feeling Anxious
Read more: Live Well, Work Well: Effective Hand Sanitizer, Low-Stress Diet Tips, and How to Make Decisions When Feeling AnxiousChoosing an Effective Hand Sanitizer Hand hygiene is an important response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Public Health Agency of Canada recommends washing hands with…
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Cyber Risks & Liabilities: How to Safely Use Video Conference Software and Safe Social Media Use
Read more: Cyber Risks & Liabilities: How to Safely Use Video Conference Software and Safe Social Media UseHow to Safely Use Video Conference Software The COVID-19 pandemic has led many organizations to rely on video conferencing technology to conduct meetings and stay…
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Personal Lines Perspectives: How to Negotiate Rent, Fall Driving Tips, and Tips for Working from Home
Read more: Personal Lines Perspectives: How to Negotiate Rent, Fall Driving Tips, and Tips for Working from HomeHow to Negotiate Your Rent Whether you’re apartment hunting or your rent went up, it could be worth negotiating to get the best price possible…
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Know your Insurance: How to Avoid Underinsuring Your Home
Read more: Know your Insurance: How to Avoid Underinsuring Your HomeHow to Avoid Underinsuring Your Home Your home is one of your greatest assets and a significant long-term investment. As such, it’s vital to protect…
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Personal Lines Perspectives: Preparing for Power Outages, What to do if Your Car is Totalled, and Tips for Working in the Heat
Read more: Personal Lines Perspectives: Preparing for Power Outages, What to do if Your Car is Totalled, and Tips for Working in the HeatHow to Prepare for a Power Outage You can’t control the weather—but you can take proactive safety measures to protect your family and home against…
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Safety Focused: Mitigating Migraines at work and Cyber Security Best Practices
Read more: Safety Focused: Mitigating Migraines at work and Cyber Security Best PracticesMitigating Migraines at Work Migraines are severe headaches that can cause intense throbbing or pulsing, nausea, and heightened sensitivity to light and sound. A migraine…
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Live Well, Work Well: Sorting out COVID Fact and Fiction, and Summer Sun Safety Tips
Read more: Live Well, Work Well: Sorting out COVID Fact and Fiction, and Summer Sun Safety TipsSorting Out Coronavirus Fact From Fiction Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, people were fighting misinformation about health conditions, vaccines and treatments online. With the pandemic…
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Live Well, Work Well: Boosting Metal Well-Being, and Surviving Summer Heat
Read more: Live Well, Work Well: Boosting Metal Well-Being, and Surviving Summer HeatBoost Your Mental Well-being During These Uncertain Times The COVID-19 pandemic has caused uncertainty, stress and worry for many for the past few weeks. Even…
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Live Well, Work Well: The Benefits of Cleaning and Grilling Safety Tips
Read more: Live Well, Work Well: The Benefits of Cleaning and Grilling Safety TipsWhy Cleaning Your Home Can Boost Overall Well-being Deep cleaning doesn’t need to be a one-season chore. Experts say doing a thorough cleaning of your…
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Live Well, Work Well: Smoking, Sugar Substitutes, and Combating Loneliness
Read more: Live Well, Work Well: Smoking, Sugar Substitutes, and Combating LonelinessCelebrate World No Tobacco Day by Learning About Smoking Cessation According to experts, smoking kills over 480,000 people every year. Few people would disagree that…
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Live Well, Work Well: Laughter for Workplace Stress, and Getting Enough Calcium
Read more: Live Well, Work Well: Laughter for Workplace Stress, and Getting Enough CalciumLaughter May Be Key to Fighting Workplace Stress Laughter really is the best medicine—for some things. You’ve heard the phrase before and, according to the…
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Live Well, Work Well: Eating Healthy on a Budget, and Habits to Help Sleep
Read more: Live Well, Work Well: Eating Healthy on a Budget, and Habits to Help SleepEating Healthy Doesn’t Have to Be Expensive Eating a well-balanced diet is a key component of living a long, healthy life. Many Canadians think that…
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Trucking Risk Advisor: Preventing Common Trucker Injuries
Read more: Trucking Risk Advisor: Preventing Common Trucker InjuriesTransportation is among the top industries for lost-time claims and fatalities, according to the Association of Workers’ Compensation Boards of Canada. Fortunately, most trucker injuries…
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Personal Lines Perspectives: Preparing for a Power Outage, Working in the Heat, and What to do in a Car Totaling Accident
Read more: Personal Lines Perspectives: Preparing for a Power Outage, Working in the Heat, and What to do in a Car Totaling AccidentHow to Prepare for a Power Outage You can’t control the weather—but you can take proactive safety measures to protect your family and home against…
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Manufacturing Risk Advisor: The Importance of Safety Footwear
Read more: Manufacturing Risk Advisor: The Importance of Safety FootwearPersonal protective equipment (PPE) is a vital component of your employees’ health and safety. While commonly associated with protecting a person’s head, chest and hands,…
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Agriculture Risk Advisor: Reduce Exposure to Grain Dust
Read more: Agriculture Risk Advisor: Reduce Exposure to Grain DustGrain dust is a serious concern for many farmers. Exposure to grain dust can result in eye, skin and upper respiratory tract irritation, as well…
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Safety Focused: Protecting Your Eyes at Work and Workplace Fire Safety Guidance
Read more: Safety Focused: Protecting Your Eyes at Work and Workplace Fire Safety GuidanceHow to Protect Your Eyes at Work According to the Canadian National Institute for the Blind, 700 Canadian workers experience work-related eye injuries each day.…
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Safety Focused: Ergonomics for Remote Working and Preventing Sprains and Strains
Read more: Safety Focused: Ergonomics for Remote Working and Preventing Sprains and StrainsRemote Work Ergonomics Tips Ergonomics is defined as the science of fitting a workspace to an individual’s needs. Ergonomics aims to increase efficiency and productivity…
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Safety Focused: Slips, Trips, Falls, and Reducing Workplace Stress through Time Management
Read more: Safety Focused: Slips, Trips, Falls, and Reducing Workplace Stress through Time ManagementBeware of Slips, Trips and Falls According to the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS), over 42,000 workers are injured every year from…
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Safety Focused: Maintaining Mental Health during COVID-19, and Managing Back Pain at Work
Read more: Safety Focused: Maintaining Mental Health during COVID-19, and Managing Back Pain at WorkMaintaining Your Mental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic continues to impose itself upon the world, forcing people to self-quarantine and practise social…
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Safety Focused: Noise Hazards, and Working in the Rain
Read more: Safety Focused: Noise Hazards, and Working in the RainNoise Hazards in the Workplace Repeated exposure to noise hazards in the workplace can lead to a number of health issues, including temporary, or even…
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Safety Focused: Shift Workers and Minding your Mental Health
Read more: Safety Focused: Shift Workers and Minding your Mental HealthHealth Tips for Shift Workers For shift workers, unconventional schedules can take a toll on health and safety. In fact, research shows that people who…
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Safety Focused: Bullying in the Workplace and Reporting Workplace Hazards
Read more: Safety Focused: Bullying in the Workplace and Reporting Workplace HazardsReporting Workplay Hazards Workplace hazards can be extremely detrimental to employees and the organization at large, potentially causing health and safety issues. If a hazard…
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Safety Focused: Winter Worker Safety Tips and Preparedness for Winter Storms
Read more: Safety Focused: Winter Worker Safety Tips and Preparedness for Winter StormsWinter Worker Safety Tips Winter weather can create various hazards that include slippery surfaces and roads, strong winds and frigid temperatures. These conditions can promote…
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Personal Lines Perspectives: Winter Weather Damage, Winter Blues, and Insuring Older Vehicles
Read more: Personal Lines Perspectives: Winter Weather Damage, Winter Blues, and Insuring Older VehiclesWeather Damage and Your Home Insurance Policy Depending on the terms of your home insurance policy, some weather-related damages may not be covered. To ensure…
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Personal Lines Perspectives: Lower your Hydro Bill, Sharing the Road, and Preventing Identity Theft
Read more: Personal Lines Perspectives: Lower your Hydro Bill, Sharing the Road, and Preventing Identity TheftLowering Your Hydro Bill This Summer Don’t lose your cool as the temperature heats up. According to experts, residential electricity sales are expected to increase…
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Personal Lines Perspectives: Backyard Grilling Safety, Essential Items for your Automobile, and How to Improve Your Relationship with Your Phone
Read more: Personal Lines Perspectives: Backyard Grilling Safety, Essential Items for your Automobile, and How to Improve Your Relationship with Your PhoneBackyard Grilling Safety Tips for Summer Barbecues As warmer weather hits, the smell of food on the grill fills the air. However, thousands of home…
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Personal Lines Perspectives: Medicine Cabinet Essentials, Dangerous Driving Habits, Firepit Safety, and Safely Ordering Takeout
Read more: Personal Lines Perspectives: Medicine Cabinet Essentials, Dangerous Driving Habits, Firepit Safety, and Safely Ordering TakeoutMedicine Cabinet Essentials When it comes to illness or accidents in your home, it’s important to be prepared with a well-stocked medicine cabinet. That way,…
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Personal Lines Perspectives: Spring Home Maintenance, Beginner Cars, Saving Money on Groceries, and Driving on the Highway
Read more: Personal Lines Perspectives: Spring Home Maintenance, Beginner Cars, Saving Money on Groceries, and Driving on the HighwaySpring Home Maintenance Tips It’s a welcome time of year following a long winter, but springtime brings a new set of responsibilities that you should…
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Personal Lines Perspectives: Roof Protections, Distracted Driving, and Liquor Liability as a Host.
Read more: Personal Lines Perspectives: Roof Protections, Distracted Driving, and Liquor Liability as a Host.Is Your Roof Protecting You From the Elements? The health and construction of your home’s roof are vital for protecting your home and its contents.…
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Personal Lines Perspectives: Risks with Renting out Your Home, How to Prevent Auto Theft, and Eating on a Healthy Budget
Read more: Personal Lines Perspectives: Risks with Renting out Your Home, How to Prevent Auto Theft, and Eating on a Healthy BudgetYour Insurance May Not Cover Risks Related to Renting Out Your Home Listing a room, apartment or home for rent through a platform such as…
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Trucking Risk Advisor: Preventing Distracted Driving
Read more: Trucking Risk Advisor: Preventing Distracted DrivingStudies have shown that many collisions and near-collisions involve some form of driver inattention. For commercial fleets, distracted driving can lead to increased insurance premiums,…
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Cyber Risks & Liabilities: Beware of These COVID-19 related Cyber Scams
Read more: Cyber Risks & Liabilities: Beware of These COVID-19 related Cyber ScamsThere are always opportunists who will act quickly to exploit a major event for their own gain while threatening the safety of others. The COVID-19…
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Cyber Risks & Liabilities: Keep Remote Employees Safe from Cyber Threats
Read more: Cyber Risks & Liabilities: Keep Remote Employees Safe from Cyber ThreatsThe recent increase in employees working from home as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic brings with it an increased risk of cyber security threats.…
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Cyber Risks & Liabilities: Do You have Adequate Cyber Insurance?
Read more: Cyber Risks & Liabilities: Do You have Adequate Cyber Insurance?Given the number of variables, picking a cyber insurance policy can be a difficult task. Furthermore, while an organization may think it is protected by…
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Cyber Risks & Liabilities: Cyber Risks to Watch in 2020
Read more: Cyber Risks & Liabilities: Cyber Risks to Watch in 2020he most effective way to deal with a cyber attack is to be prepared ahead of time so that it is completely ineffective at best…