Water Damage and Homeowners Insurance

Water damage can be devastating, costly, and destructive to your home. The causes of water damage range from weather-related flooding to overflowing toilets. Do you know what types of water damage your homeowners policy covers? For most destructive events, like fires, your coverage is fairly straightforward and easy to understand.

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A professional boardroom meeting with directors and officers discussing corporate strategy and risk management.

2025 Trends Impacting Directors & Officers Liability

By Danielle Gorst National Practice Leader, Financial Lines Insurance is cyclical, and the laws of supply and demand control the insurance market. As we enter 2025, the market continues to show a strong supply of D&O liability insurance capital, which has put downward pressure on D&O insurance rates since 2022.

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Collection of designer jewelry.

Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend: Insurance for Valuables

Jewellery is one of the world’s oldest archaeological artifacts, having been used for centuries across cultures to mark social status, store wealth and symbolize personal meaning. In the 21st century, it’s common to own designer jewellery collections, engagement and wedding rings, and antique heirlooms. But whether a Rolex watch, an

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An excavator digging the foundation of a home, lifting soil and emptying it into a nearby dump truck at an active construction site.

The Need for Contractor’s Pollution Liability

In recent years, concern for the environment has become a key topic for discussion on a global scale. Environmental accidents have been put in the spotlight and repeatedly scrutinized by the media, regulators and governments of all levels. Contractors of all disciplines and sizes must be aware of the potential

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Don’t Let an Expired License Put You at Risk

Staying on top of your driver’s license and license plate renewal dates is more important than ever. Ontario no longer sends paper renewal notices, meaning you won’t receive those familiar reminders in the mail. Missing a renewal can lead to costly consequences. What Happens If You Don’t Renew on Time?

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A fireplace in a home that has taken safety precautions to reduce risk of accident or injury.

Fireplace Safety Tips for Your Home

It’s getting cold outside, the sun is hanging lower above the horizon and evening is coming earlier. This is a wonderful time of year to curl up in front of the fireplace with a few logs burning brightly. But if you haven’t used your fireplace or wood-burning stove in a

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Protect Your Business from Vandalism

Protect Your Business from Vandalism

Risk Management Strategies and Tips Vandalism poses a significant threat to businesses, causing physical damage, financial losses, and reputational harm. As an insurance brokerage, we understand the importance of proactive measures to safeguard your business against such acts. Here are some effective risk management strategies and tips to help protect

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Construction Insurance is vital for builders

Building with Confidence: The Importance of Construction Insurance

Are you in the construction industry? Whether you’re a general contractor, subcontractor, or builder, navigating the complexities of construction projects requires careful planning and risk management. One essential aspect of protecting your business and your projects is having the right construction insurance coverage in place. In this article, we’ll explore

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Securing Construction: Arson Defense & Cost Reduction

In recent times, the construction industry, particularly in Ontario, has witnessed a surge in arson events, a menacing trend that is gradually spreading to BC and Alberta. Beyond the immediate threats to safety, these incidents have far-reaching consequences, causing financial losses that inevitably result in increased insurance premiums for builders.

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Cybersecurity Risks of QR Codes

Quick Response (QR) codes have become indispensable in various business functions, from marketing to customer service. However, the increasing prevalence of QR codes has opened avenues for cybercriminals to exploit them for phishing and malware attacks. Distinguishing between secure and malicious QR codes is challenging, as they often appear identical.

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Water Damage and Homeowners Insurance

Water damage can be devastating, costly, and destructive to your home. The causes of water damage range from weather-related flooding to overflowing toilets. Do you know what types of water damage your homeowners policy covers? For most destructive events, like fires, your coverage is fairly straightforward and easy to understand.

Read More »
A professional boardroom meeting with directors and officers discussing corporate strategy and risk management.

2025 Trends Impacting Directors & Officers Liability

By Danielle Gorst National Practice Leader, Financial Lines Insurance is cyclical, and the laws of supply and demand control the insurance market. As we enter 2025, the market continues to show a strong supply of D&O liability insurance capital, which has put downward pressure on D&O insurance rates since 2022.

Read More »
Collection of designer jewelry.

Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend: Insurance for Valuables

Jewellery is one of the world’s oldest archaeological artifacts, having been used for centuries across cultures to mark social status, store wealth and symbolize personal meaning. In the 21st century, it’s common to own designer jewellery collections, engagement and wedding rings, and antique heirlooms. But whether a Rolex watch, an

Read More »
An excavator digging the foundation of a home, lifting soil and emptying it into a nearby dump truck at an active construction site.

The Need for Contractor’s Pollution Liability

In recent years, concern for the environment has become a key topic for discussion on a global scale. Environmental accidents have been put in the spotlight and repeatedly scrutinized by the media, regulators and governments of all levels. Contractors of all disciplines and sizes must be aware of the potential

Read More »

Don’t Let an Expired License Put You at Risk

Staying on top of your driver’s license and license plate renewal dates is more important than ever. Ontario no longer sends paper renewal notices, meaning you won’t receive those familiar reminders in the mail. Missing a renewal can lead to costly consequences. What Happens If You Don’t Renew on Time?

Read More »
A fireplace in a home that has taken safety precautions to reduce risk of accident or injury.

Fireplace Safety Tips for Your Home

It’s getting cold outside, the sun is hanging lower above the horizon and evening is coming earlier. This is a wonderful time of year to curl up in front of the fireplace with a few logs burning brightly. But if you haven’t used your fireplace or wood-burning stove in a

Read More »
Protect Your Business from Vandalism

Protect Your Business from Vandalism

Risk Management Strategies and Tips Vandalism poses a significant threat to businesses, causing physical damage, financial losses, and reputational harm. As an insurance brokerage, we understand the importance of proactive measures to safeguard your business against such acts. Here are some effective risk management strategies and tips to help protect

Read More »
Construction Insurance is vital for builders

Building with Confidence: The Importance of Construction Insurance

Are you in the construction industry? Whether you’re a general contractor, subcontractor, or builder, navigating the complexities of construction projects requires careful planning and risk management. One essential aspect of protecting your business and your projects is having the right construction insurance coverage in place. In this article, we’ll explore

Read More »

Securing Construction: Arson Defense & Cost Reduction

In recent times, the construction industry, particularly in Ontario, has witnessed a surge in arson events, a menacing trend that is gradually spreading to BC and Alberta. Beyond the immediate threats to safety, these incidents have far-reaching consequences, causing financial losses that inevitably result in increased insurance premiums for builders.

Read More »

Cybersecurity Risks of QR Codes

Quick Response (QR) codes have become indispensable in various business functions, from marketing to customer service. However, the increasing prevalence of QR codes has opened avenues for cybercriminals to exploit them for phishing and malware attacks. Distinguishing between secure and malicious QR codes is challenging, as they often appear identical.

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