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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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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Ives Insurance Brokers Acquires All-Risks Essex

Ives Insurance Brokers Ltd. Acquires All-Risks Insurance Brokers Ltd. Essex Branch Essex, Ontario – March 4, 2024 – Ives Insurance Brokers Ltd., a leading insurance provider, is pleased to announce the acquisition of the Essex branch of All-Risks Insurance Brokers Ltd., effective March 1st, 2024. This strategic move underscores Ives

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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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When the Construction Materials You Use Fail

Construction defects include design flaws, poor workmanship, product defects, and subsurface deficiencies. When the products and materials you use are defective, you can be held liable. That’s because the project owner can name you in a lawsuit, even if you aren’t at fault. Imagine you’ve installed a roof. The roof

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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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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

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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:

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 »

Ives Insurance Brokers Acquires All-Risks Essex

Ives Insurance Brokers Ltd. Acquires All-Risks Insurance Brokers Ltd. Essex Branch Essex, Ontario – March 4, 2024 – Ives Insurance Brokers Ltd., a leading insurance provider, is pleased to announce the acquisition of the Essex branch of All-Risks Insurance Brokers Ltd., effective March 1st, 2024. This strategic move underscores Ives

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.

Read More »

When the Construction Materials You Use Fail

Construction defects include design flaws, poor workmanship, product defects, and subsurface deficiencies. When the products and materials you use are defective, you can be held liable. That’s because the project owner can name you in a lawsuit, even if you aren’t at fault. Imagine you’ve installed a roof. The roof

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 »