Reducing Workers’ Comp Costs & Boosting Safety

Local Touch. National Strength.™ Implementing effective safety programs is crucial for controlling workers’ compensation costs in the construction industry. Construction sites pose numerous hazards, and accidents can result in significant injuries, lost productivity, and increased workers’ compensation premiums. By prioritizing worker safety, construction companies can mitigate risks, reduce accidents, and

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Strategies to Address the Transportation Driver Deficit: Recruitment and Retention Tips

Strategies to Address the Transportation Driver Deficit: Recruitment and Retention Tips Local Touch. National Strength.™ Addressing the Transportation Driver Deficit Strategies for Recruitment and Retention The transportation industry, particularly the trucking sector, is facing a severe labor shortage that threatens operational efficiency and business continuity. This shortage is exacerbated by

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A man working with chemicals in a manufacturing plant.

Safe Storage of Flammable Materials in Manufacturing: Best Practices

Safely Storing Flammable Materials Ensuring safe storage practices for flammable materials is essential for preventing accidents, minimizing risks, and maintaining a safe and secure workplace environment. Understanding Flammable Materials Flammable materials include gases, liquids, and solids that can ignite easily and burn rapidly. Here are some guidelines for safe storage:

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Insurance Needs for Local Freight Trucking

While over-the-road and regional vehicles traverse large areas and cross borders, local trucks remain within metropolitan areas. As a result of that tight-knit territory, local freight truckers must navigate smaller roads. They also face a wider array of potential accidents. Hazards include congestion, one-way streets, pedestrians, cyclists, and traffic mitigation

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Considering Opting Out of DCPD Coverage in Ontario? Read This First

Understanding the Risks and Realities As of January 2024, Ontario drivers gained the option to waive Direct Compensation Property Damage (DCPD) coverage. This seemingly appealing prospect of reducing insurance costs raises critical considerations every motorist should weigh carefully. At Ives-Navacord, serving clients across Ontario, we believe in empowering our clients

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What is Manufacturers E&O Insurance?

Consider this scenario: a customer asks your company to manufacture a part according to certain specifications, which were outlined in a contract. He needs to add the part to his product and ship it to his customers by a set deadline. Your company creates the part, but due to an

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Vehicle theft will be causing rising auto insurance rates in 2024.

Canadian Car Theft Boosting Insurance Costs

  Canada’s auto theft crisis might raise your insurance premium in 2024. Viral clips from CBC news and several other notable sources have been circulating in the past months displaying some shocking truths about auto theft in Canada. Reporters even managed to find one Torontonian’s vehicle all the way in

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Planning your next virtual holiday party

It’s almost time to start planning your office holiday party and we have some helpful tips to help you get started! Depending on your location and number of staff, an in-person party might be out of the cards, but don’t worry – there are a ton of virtual activities you

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#FeatureFriday Travel Guardian Insurance

For this week’s #FeatureFriday, we are highlighting Travel Guardian Insurance! It’s certainly been a long time and we’ve all been waiting to travel again. Travel Guardian offers a wide range of products to meet the needs of Canadian travellers, specializing in #Snowbird travel, as well as Visitors to Canada and

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Supporting small businesses during a global pandemic

During these times it’s extremely important to support local businesses and here at Ives, we want to see small businesses thrive! If you like to support your local community, here are some ways you can show them you care. 1. Spread the word! Did you know that 83% of consumers

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Reducing Workers’ Comp Costs & Boosting Safety

Local Touch. National Strength.™ Implementing effective safety programs is crucial for controlling workers’ compensation costs in the construction industry. Construction sites pose numerous hazards, and accidents can result in significant injuries, lost productivity, and increased workers’ compensation premiums. By prioritizing worker safety, construction companies can mitigate risks, reduce accidents, and

Read More »

Strategies to Address the Transportation Driver Deficit: Recruitment and Retention Tips

Strategies to Address the Transportation Driver Deficit: Recruitment and Retention Tips Local Touch. National Strength.™ Addressing the Transportation Driver Deficit Strategies for Recruitment and Retention The transportation industry, particularly the trucking sector, is facing a severe labor shortage that threatens operational efficiency and business continuity. This shortage is exacerbated by

Read More »
A man working with chemicals in a manufacturing plant.

Safe Storage of Flammable Materials in Manufacturing: Best Practices

Safely Storing Flammable Materials Ensuring safe storage practices for flammable materials is essential for preventing accidents, minimizing risks, and maintaining a safe and secure workplace environment. Understanding Flammable Materials Flammable materials include gases, liquids, and solids that can ignite easily and burn rapidly. Here are some guidelines for safe storage:

Read More »

Insurance Needs for Local Freight Trucking

While over-the-road and regional vehicles traverse large areas and cross borders, local trucks remain within metropolitan areas. As a result of that tight-knit territory, local freight truckers must navigate smaller roads. They also face a wider array of potential accidents. Hazards include congestion, one-way streets, pedestrians, cyclists, and traffic mitigation

Read More »

Considering Opting Out of DCPD Coverage in Ontario? Read This First

Understanding the Risks and Realities As of January 2024, Ontario drivers gained the option to waive Direct Compensation Property Damage (DCPD) coverage. This seemingly appealing prospect of reducing insurance costs raises critical considerations every motorist should weigh carefully. At Ives-Navacord, serving clients across Ontario, we believe in empowering our clients

Read More »

What is Manufacturers E&O Insurance?

Consider this scenario: a customer asks your company to manufacture a part according to certain specifications, which were outlined in a contract. He needs to add the part to his product and ship it to his customers by a set deadline. Your company creates the part, but due to an

Read More »
Vehicle theft will be causing rising auto insurance rates in 2024.

Canadian Car Theft Boosting Insurance Costs

  Canada’s auto theft crisis might raise your insurance premium in 2024. Viral clips from CBC news and several other notable sources have been circulating in the past months displaying some shocking truths about auto theft in Canada. Reporters even managed to find one Torontonian’s vehicle all the way in

Read More »

Planning your next virtual holiday party

It’s almost time to start planning your office holiday party and we have some helpful tips to help you get started! Depending on your location and number of staff, an in-person party might be out of the cards, but don’t worry – there are a ton of virtual activities you

Read More »

#FeatureFriday Travel Guardian Insurance

For this week’s #FeatureFriday, we are highlighting Travel Guardian Insurance! It’s certainly been a long time and we’ve all been waiting to travel again. Travel Guardian offers a wide range of products to meet the needs of Canadian travellers, specializing in #Snowbird travel, as well as Visitors to Canada and

Read More »

Supporting small businesses during a global pandemic

During these times it’s extremely important to support local businesses and here at Ives, we want to see small businesses thrive! If you like to support your local community, here are some ways you can show them you care. 1. Spread the word! Did you know that 83% of consumers

Read More »