Business Insurance
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Am I covered by my insurance if I leave my car doors unlocked?
Lately there has been a rash of car thefts precipitated by the fact that many of…
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BC’s Requirements for Fall Protection Plans
According to the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety, around 60,000 workers are injured each…
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Impact of New Drywall Tariffs on Construction in Canada
On Sept. 6, 2016, the Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) imposed gypsum board (drywall) tariffs after…
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Employer’s Legal Obligations for Employees Working Alone
In companies across all industries, certain workers will be required to work alone. The lack of…
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The Advantages of Working with an Insurance Broker
When shopping for insurance you may be overwhelmed with the amount of choice. From insurance companies,…
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Stratas can terminate by 80% owner vote
In a previous article, we outlined the changes that would be coming to BC’s Residential Tenancy…
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6 Things You Should Know About Marine Cargo Insurance
In the event that you have goods on a shipment gone wrong, you could be left…
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Know the Exclusions in Your “All-Risks” Construction Insurance Policy
For those in construction and property development, it is important to understand the limitations of “all-risk”…
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BC’s New Licensing Requirements For Builders In Residential Construction Now In Effect
Last year, the Government of BC announced a new licensing system for builders in residential construction.…
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5 Reasons Employees Don’t Report Near Miss Incidents
A near miss is any unplanned incident in the workplace that could have resulted in an…
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How to Protect Your Company’s Reputation Against Damaging Incidents
A company’s reputation can be its strongest asset but also its most vulnerable. A single crisis…
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Limiting Your WorkSafeBC Premiums Through Cost Relief
Despite your best efforts to optimize the health and safety of your workplace, accidents can happen…
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Government of BC introduces new Fire Safety Act
The Government of British Columbia has announced that the British Columbia Fire Services Act will be…
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What you should know about WorkSafeBC fines
As a provincial agency, WorkSafeBC has the authority to impose administrative penalties – monetary fines –…
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What You Need to Know About Strata Insurance
For decades, Acera Insurance have served as trusted advisors to strata corporations and property management companies…