Freelancers, It’s True: You Need Insurance
Freelancing is a field that has only continued to grow, especially in Canada. As of 2018, 2.9 million Canadians reported that they were self-employed, accounting for 15% of the entire national workforce. For individuals who prize flexibility, freedom, and the opportunity to be their own boss, freelancing is a career that delivers it all. However, […]
The Top 5 Questions to Ask Your Broker About Commercial Insurance
Small businesses make up an essential part of Canada’s economy. In fact, as of 2018, 97.9% of all employer businesses were small businesses. If you happen to be one of these small business owners, then you have a keen appreciation for how important your business is to you, your household, and your customers.You also probably […]
5 Common Misconceptions About Home Insurance
When it comes to what your home insurance will and won’t do, there’s a staggering amount of false information floating around online. It’s easy to read something in passing and go on to make significant (and sometimes expensive) decisions based on that faulty narrative. A lot of the confusion can be cleared up by simply […]
Heading Out on Your Boat? Check These 12 Things First!
It’s summertime! This is the season of lazy afternoon cruises, quiet evenings with your feet in the water, and finding the perfect fishing spot. All over Canada, boat owners are pulling out their vehicles and getting ready to make the most of the sunshine. Now, we’re big proponents of making sure that you have recreational […]
4 Insurance Secrets You Never Knew: Insider Tips from Our Brokers
When you do what we do for as long as we’ve done it (which is over thirty years), it’s easy to forget that our clients don’t already know all the tips and tricks that have become second nature to us. Insurance is a world that’s heavy in legal jargon and fine print. It can be […]
Why Commercial Insurance Is The Best Friend Of Home Businesses
Working from home isn’t a new trend. Around 10% of the Canadian workforce operates from home, although that number has risen to close to 40% in the first few months of 2020. Freelancers, entrepreneurs, and small business owners may decide to keep their company home-based for several different reasons. For those with families, working from […]