Private tutors have been in high demand during the COVID-19 pandemic. If you’re a tutor or run a tutoring agency, you’re probably operating very differently than you ever did before, what with online learning, learning pods, and some parents needing support for homeschooling. With new opportunities come new risks, so now may be the time
The Pandemic & Adding Delivery Services to Your Business
Ask Nick – My business is offering delivery during the crisis. Will this affect our insurance? Nick Kidd, Director of Business Insurance, talks about how insurance companies are handling business insurance customers that are offering delivery for the first time during the COVID-19 pandemic. Video Transcript Al: My business doesn’t usually offer delivery, but we
Has Coronavirus Created New Cyber Vulnerabilities In My Business?
We’ve all watched the wildlife documentaries and know what happens when animals get separated from the herd. Don’t do it we can hear you scream, there’s a lion hidden in the grass!. Separation from the herd is extremely dangerous in the wild.
Does My Business Insurance Cover Me For Losses Due To COVID-19?
As the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to impact the health of Canadians, it is also having a substantial impact on many hundreds of thousands of businesses across the country.
The Most Common Claims for Bricklayers and How to Avoid Them
Every business needs insurance, but your bricklaying and masonry business has unique coverage needs based on the kind of claims you are most likely to make. There are some things that can happen to any contracting business, like stolen tools and liability claims arising from injuries or damage that occurs on the work site. But
The Most Common Claims for Drywall Contractors and How to Avoid Them
As with any trade, there are certain risks that come along with drywalling, and it’s critical for every drywall contractor to be aware of the risks, minimize them as much as possible, and get the right kind of insurance in place to protect the business if something bad happens.
The Most Common Claims for Carpenters and How to Avoid Them
As a carpenter, you may be subcontracted at various stages of a construction or renovation project to complete a number of different jobs, including building concrete forms, framing, installing doors and windows, and installing cabinets. You and your employees are skilled tradespeople with a commitment to do the job right.
The Most Common Claims for HVAC Contractors and How to Avoid Them
Whether it’s forty degrees or forty below, your HVAC business keeps your customers cozy in Canada’s wildly varying climate. And in turn, you can rely on HVAC contractors insurance to turn down the heat on the financial risks that your business faces every day. (Yeah, it’s a bad pun, but we’ll make up for it
The Most Common Insurance Claims for General Contractors
The best way to control insurance costs for your general contracting business is to avoid having to make claims if possible, and to control the cost of claims when they do happen.
Why Do I Need a Certificate of Contractor’s Insurance?
So, you run your own business as a contractor and things are going well. You’re booked for weeks or months in advance and have a tonne of happy customers recommending you to their friends and family and others in the community.
