CMB Insurance Blog
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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…
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Skills Gap Analysis Checklist
Read more: Skills Gap Analysis ChecklistA skills gap analysis can help determine which skills and knowledge are lacking among employees on an individual level or within a team, a department…
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How to Recession-proof Your Life
Read more: How to Recession-proof Your LifeMany Canadians and economists think rising inflation issues, interest rates and housing costs may be warning signs of a looming recession. What’s more, 56 per…
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How Small Businesses Can Prepare for a Recession
Read more: How Small Businesses Can Prepare for a RecessionA recession is a prolonged and pervasive reduction in economic activity. Generally speaking, multiple successive quarters of negative growth in gross domestic product constitute a…
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10 Ways to Promote Positive Mental Health in the Workplace
Read more: 10 Ways to Promote Positive Mental Health in the WorkplaceMany employees experience mental health challenges and illnesses, such as stress, anxiety, depression and burnout. Mental health is one of the leading causes of workplace…
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Preventing Employee Theft
Read more: Preventing Employee TheftOne of the biggest threats to a company’s profit is employee theft, defined as stealing, using or misusing an employer’s assets without permission. According to…
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The Lingering Impact of Long COVID-19 on Employees and Workplaces
Read more: The Lingering Impact of Long COVID-19 on Employees and WorkplacesSome people who test positive for COVID-19 can experience long-term effects from their infection, known as “long COVID-19.” The effects of long COVID-19 can vary;…
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CMB named an IBC Top Insurance Employer!
Read more: CMB named an IBC Top Insurance Employer!CMB Insurance Brokers has been named an IBC Top Insurance Employer in 2022. The winners of the 2022 IBC Top Insurance Employers awards are recognized…