Zensurance Small Business Insights
News and resources for Canadian small businesses and startups covering the economic and business insurance landscape.
Recent posts
10 Tips for Renewing Your Commercial Auto Insurance
Is your commercial auto policy up for renewal or will it be soon? See our money-saving tips for what to do before renewing a policy to protect your business vehicle.
Do You Need Landlord Insurance to Rent Out a Room?
When renting out rooms in a boarding house or apartment, having landlord insurance is critical for protecting your investment and financial well-being. Here’s what you need to know.
What Type of Insurance Do Human Resources (HR) Professionals Need?
The diverse responsibilities of HR professionals contribute to a company’s growth and success. But they also open the door to potential liability risks. Here’s how HR practitioners can safeguard their careers and finances.
Named, Specified, or All-Risk Perils: Which One Is Right for Your Business Insurance?
When exploring options to protect your business with insurance, it’s vital to know the details of a policy. Understanding the differences between the types of perils a policy covers is critical. Get a breakdown of what named, specific, and all-risk perils-based insurance is.
10 Reasons Why You Need a Builder’s Risk Insurance Policy
Also known as course of construction insurance, a builder’s risk policy is a form of property insurance that protects contractors from the beginning to the end of their projects.
21 Business Insurance Terms to Know
A business insurance policy – its coverages, limits, and exclusions – can be difficult to understand. When buying or renewing a policy, get a quick and straightforward rundown of the commercial insurance terms you need to understand.
Small Business Tips
5 Reasons Why Summer Is the Perfect Time to Review Your Business Insurance
The midpoint of the year is ideal to review your insurance coverage and consider if it’s adequate to cover how your business has changed or will change in the months ahead. Here are five reasons to review your policy (and how Zensurance can help).
14 Safety Tips for Commercial Roofers
Roofing companies are obligated to ensure the risk of accidents or injuries to workers and third parties is minimized to the greatest extent possible. See our safety tips for roofers to prevent injuries and property damage.
Survey: A Shocking Majority of Canadians Would Sue a Small Business
A new survey of Canadian consumers finds the legal risks confronting small business owners are on the rise, potentially threatening self-employed professionals' and business owners’ financial well-being. Here’s how you can protect your business.
Insurance
15 Tips to Get Your Vacation Rental Property Ready for the Summer
Vacation rental property owners across Canada are eager to attract vacationers to their properties. Before summer gets underway, see our tips for sprucing up your property and ensuring you’ve got the right insurance to cover unexpected damages that may crop up.
Will Home Insurance Cover Your Airbnb or VRBO Rental?
Home sharing platforms like Airbnb and VRBO are often viewed as commercial activities by insurance providers. Safeguard your property and rental business by understanding the insurance implications involved in home sharing.
What Is Wrap-Up Liability Insurance?
Running or working on a large construction project? A wrap-up liability insurance policy can adequately address your risk exposures. Get the lowdown on what a wrap-up policy is and how it can protect your project and team.
Financial Business Tips
Cybersecurity
Startup Tips
Types of Communication Styles in Business
The tone of voice you use when developing your business communication style is critical. It not only affects how people notice your business but can also influence who’ll want to do business with you.
How to Start a Clothing Business
There are a few steps you need to take to turn your dream of running a clothing business into reality. Here’s how you can do that.
10 Hiring Tips for Startups
Your startup business is growing and now it’s time to build your team by hiring qualified talent. Read our recommendations for how you can find the people you need to help your business continue to thrive and grow.