CMB Insurance Blog
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Key Person Insurance: Protect Your Business from Financial Loss
Read more: Key Person Insurance: Protect Your Business from Financial Loss*This post is from CMB partner Finuity Wealth. Find out more about group benefit solutions here. Key Person Insurance is a type of business insurance…
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Using Safety Data Sheets
Read more: Using Safety Data SheetsWhen working with chemicals, you must become familiar with these substances’ key characteristics to take the proper safety precautions and avoid serious incidents. That’s where…
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Email Security Best Practices
Read more: Email Security Best PracticesSince organizations rely heavily on email to communicate and conduct business operations, cybercriminals commonly target email as an entry point to access networks and breach…
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Protecting Against Noise Hazards
Read more: Protecting Against Noise HazardsNoise is present in many workplaces, but regular noise exposure can be hazardous to health. Everyday work activities could put employees at risk of irreversible,…
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The Top 5 Myths About Independent Lending
Read more: The Top 5 Myths About Independent Lending*This post is from CMB partner Essex Lease. Visit them for flexible lending solutions. Many Canadian businesses have come to learn a hard lesson over the…
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Commercial Building Spring Maintenance Tips
Read more: Commercial Building Spring Maintenance TipsDirty and unsafe commercial premises can be hazardous to health and bad for business. Dirty surfaces are a breeding ground for bacteria and viruses that…
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Help Drivers Prioritize Their Well-being With These Tips
Read more: Help Drivers Prioritize Their Well-being With These TipsAccording to industry experts, truck drivers face more health and well-being challenges than the average worker. Several physical and psychological stress factors—including erratic schedules, deadline…
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Mitigating Springtime Hazards for Outdoor Workers
Read more: Mitigating Springtime Hazards for Outdoor WorkersEmployers have a duty to prevent workplace accidents and promote safe and healthy workplaces. Unfortunately, this duty can be challenging when employees work outdoors, particularly…
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Cyber Risks: Managing End-of-Life Software
Read more: Cyber Risks: Managing End-of-Life SoftwareAt some point, all software will reach the end of its life. This means manufacturers will no longer develop or service the product, discontinuing all…
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Taking the Confusion out of Insurance – Part 2
Read more: Taking the Confusion out of Insurance – Part 2Be sure to read part 1 of this 2-part series here. “Am I doing this right?” “I don’t have time for this.” “I hate dealing…
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Taking the Confusion out of Insurance – Part 1
Read more: Taking the Confusion out of Insurance – Part 1“Am I doing this right?” “I don’t have time for this.” “I hate dealing with insurance!” Business owners have enough to manage without worrying about…
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5 Small Business Tips for Preparing for a Recession
Read more: 5 Small Business Tips for Preparing for a RecessionThere’s growing anxiety that the Canadian economy is heading into a recession. In fact, two-thirds of businesses anticipate a recession in 2023, according to Bank…
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The Zero-trust Model Explained
Read more: The Zero-trust Model ExplainedTraditional cyber-security protocols often can’t keep up with the rapidly evolving nature of modern workplaces. In particular, the complexity of hybrid work arrangements, the rising…
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Considerations for Using ChatGPT and Other AI Tools in the Workplace
Read more: Considerations for Using ChatGPT and Other AI Tools in the WorkplaceArtificial intelligence (AI) chatbot ChatGPT has recently made waves for producing human-like text and communications from user inputs. Accessible to anyone with a computer and…
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Tips for Avoiding Underinsurance
Read more: Tips for Avoiding UnderinsuranceWhile businesses may be all too aware of the impact of economic pressures on operations, many fail to appreciate the knock-on effect such economic burden…
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Snowmelt Prevention Tips
Read more: Snowmelt Prevention TipsAs harsh cold warms to above-freezing temperatures, the accumulating water from melting snow and ice—also known as snowmelt—can lead to significant property damage. Review the…
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Preparing Construction Sites for Severe Weather
Read more: Preparing Construction Sites for Severe WeatherWhile extreme winter weather is common in Canada, catastrophic weather can occur in all seasons. Severe weather events may be more likely year-round due to…
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Pallet Racking Safety Tips
Read more: Pallet Racking Safety TipsPallet racking systems facilitate the storage and handling of goods in busy warehouses, but these towering structures can present several hazards. Accidents can occur from…
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Understanding Cyberespionage
Read more: Understanding CyberespionageCyberespionage is a type of cyberattack that involves an unauthorized user (or multiple users) accessing a victim’s sensitive information in order to secure economic benefits,…
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Supporting Employee Mental Health During a Recession
Read more: Supporting Employee Mental Health During a RecessionEconomic instability is becoming widespread amid record inflation, and many Canadians fear a recession. Recessions can cause job layoffs and increases in unemployment overall. Furthermore,…
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5 Tips to Help Avoid Common Financial Mistakes in Business
Read more: 5 Tips to Help Avoid Common Financial Mistakes in Business*This post is from CMB partner Essex Lease. Visit them for flexible lending solutions. “The only real mistake is the one from which we learn…
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5 Agriculture Trends to Watch in 2023
Read more: 5 Agriculture Trends to Watch in 2023Food consumption reaches new heights as agricultural sectors face challenges The agricultural industry is facing a vital challenge to keep up with the increasing demand…
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How CMB Embraces a Culture of Flexibility
Read more: How CMB Embraces a Culture of FlexibilityBy Ben McDonald, as told to Tara Hogue Harris Is building an environment where employees want to come back to the office possible? Ben…
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Mango Insurance opens new Edmonton Office
Read more: Mango Insurance opens new Edmonton OfficeMango Insurance is a division of CMB Insurance Brokers, a leading provider of insurance solutions. With the grand opening of its new office in Edmonton,…
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2023 Commercial Property Insurance Market Outlook
Read more: 2023 Commercial Property Insurance Market OutlookThe commercial property insurance market has continued to harden in recent years. In fact, global property insurance prices rose 6% in Q3 of 2022, according…
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Cyber Is No. 1 Risk for Businesses in 2023
Read more: Cyber Is No. 1 Risk for Businesses in 2023Cyber incidents topped the list of risks facing businesses around the world in 2023 for the second year in a row, according to Allianz’s 2023…
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The 2023 Canadian Insurance Market
Read more: The 2023 Canadian Insurance MarketAs a Canadian consumer, it’s important to be aware of the trends and challenges that are shaping the insurance market in 2023. In this article,…
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Business Resolutions for 2023
Read more: Business Resolutions for 2023*This post is from CMB partner Essex Lease. Visit them for flexible lending solutions. 2023 is here; what do you hope to accomplish for your…
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Adding a Teen to Your Car Insurance Policy
Read more: Adding a Teen to Your Car Insurance PolicyWhen adding a teen driver to your auto insurance policy, there are several things to keep in mind to help keep your rates affordable and…
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Workplace Trends to Know for 2023
Read more: Workplace Trends to Know for 2023In 2022, employers had to get used to a “new normal” after the height of the COVID-19 pandemic and were impacted by the Great Resignation,…
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The Impact of Inflation on the Commercial Insurance Market
Read more: The Impact of Inflation on the Commercial Insurance MarketLately, inflation has been a major concern. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about changes in labor and supply that are causing prices to rise, as…
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2023 Cyber Insurance Trends: Safeguarding Your Business
Read more: 2023 Cyber Insurance Trends: Safeguarding Your BusinessCyberattacks continue to occur frequently across various industries. In fact, nearly 1 in 4 (24%) IT professionals reported that their organization fell victim to a…
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Creating a Business Plan
Read more: Creating a Business PlanCreating a business plan is one of the most important aspects of starting a new business. It can help you focus and clarify your ideas…
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Defensive Driving: Trucking Safety
Read more: Defensive Driving: Trucking SafetyConsidering the value of the cargo that drivers transport in their trailers, and their most precious cargo – themselves, driving defensively is arguably one of…
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Right to Refuse Dangerous Work Explained
Read more: Right to Refuse Dangerous Work ExplainedIt’s everyone’s responsibility to detect workplace hazards and prevent accidents. The right to refuse dangerous work policy is in place to encourage you to keep…
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Protect Commercial Properties From Snow Loads
Read more: Protect Commercial Properties From Snow LoadsMajor snow events can impact the integrity of a structure, making it imperative for commercial property owners to understand their buildings’ characteristics and structural systems…
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Working Safely in Cold Weather
Read more: Working Safely in Cold WeatherWinter weather poses a number of safety risks, particularly for employees who spend a lot of time working outdoors. Prolonged time in the cold may…
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Prioritizing Your Emotional Well-being During the Holidays
Read more: Prioritizing Your Emotional Well-being During the HolidaysWhile the holiday season and end-of-year parties can be full of festive fun, they can also be stressful and take a toll on your emotional…
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Employee Development Program Checklist
Read more: Employee Development Program ChecklistMany employees want to see more learning and personal or professional development opportunities in the workplace. Employers should want them, too, as these efforts help…
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Making the Most of the “Great Unretirement”
Read more: Making the Most of the “Great Unretirement”Several different movements have impacted the workforce in recent years, including the “Great Resignation” and the “Great Reshuffle.” Now, there is a new phenomenon taking…