With high-profile hacks and data breaches making the news every week, a lot of us are rethinking our own security, at work and at home. How difficult would it be for a hacker to guess your password?


The Most Common Claims for Landscapers and How to Avoid Them
Landscaping is a little different than most other contracting businesses. If you’re a roofer, plumber or drywaller, you’re working directly on a house or commercial building, so there’s a lot of opportunity for property damage claims.

The Most Common Claims for Roofing Contractors and How to Avoid Them
Insurance companies set premiums based on how much they are likely to spend to pay claims. It stands to reason, then, that the best way to control premiums for your roofing business is to avoid claims if possible, and to limit the cost of any claims that you do make.

The Most Common Claims for Plumbing Contractors & How to Avoid Them
If you run your own plumbing business, you’re probably well aware of the hazards you and your employees face while on the job that could lead to an insurance claim. If you’re just starting out, there are some risks that will be obvious, and others not so much.

The Most Common Claims for Electrical Contractors & How to Avoid Them
Electricians in Ontario are highly regulated, rigorously trained and held to the highest safety standards of any tradesperson in the province. For this reason,

What is Malware and How Can I Avoid It?
In the world of cyber security, there are a lot of different words that are used to describe the different types of threat. Ransomware, worms, cryptojacking? Does anybody know what these terms mean? Just in case you don’t, here’s a primer on malware.

Which Businesses Are the Most Likely to Get Hacked?
It seems that every day, we hear about another major cyber attack or other digital security incident that exposes the personal and financial information of thousands of people to hackers and other cyber-criminals.

Why Are My Insurance Premiums Increasing This Year?
You may have recently received a renewal for your auto, home or business insurance and seen a higher than usual increase in your premium.

Risking Bankruptcy: Why We Recommend $2 Million Liability Coverage
As an insurance broker, every once in a while, we get copied on a notice from an insurance company to one of our customers, letting them know that a claim has been made against them.

How Much is Contractors Insurance in Ontario?
For $1,000,0000 of general liability coverage, including basic tools and equipment coverage, contractors insurance premiums can start as low as $67 / month.