Zensurance Small Business Insights
News and resources for Canadian small businesses and startups covering the economic and business insurance landscape.
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Do Life Coaches Need Liability Insurance?
Get an overview of how liability insurance for life coaches can protect their finances and reputations against client claims and allegations of wrongdoing, lawsuits, accidental injuries, cyber risks, and property damage.
10 Common Warehouse Risks and How to Reduce Them
Handling the cost and impact of accidents and being prepared for unexpected damage and loss caused by events beyond their control is a top challenge for warehouse owners. Get an overview of the most common warehouse hazards and how insurance can protect your business.
8 Insurance Risks Gyms and Fitness Centres Face
Even the most organized and well-managed gyms and fitness centres are vulnerable to many liability exposures. Learn about the 8 most common liability risks gym owners face and how customized insurance protects their finances.
What Is Product Recall Insurance?
Retailers and e-commerce sellers are legally responsible for the safety of the products they sell or distribute, including packaged foods and defective items. Product recall insurance covers expensive product recalls. Here’s how it can help business owners manage their costs.
10 Common Construction Insurance Claims From Contractors
Insurance claims are a seemingly unavoidable aspect of working in the construction industry. Despite how cautious and prepared you and your crew are, sometimes the unexpected happens. Here are 10 real-life insurance claims we helped our clients deal with quickly.
10 Must-Know Facts About General Liability Insurance for Small Businesses
Many business owners may not understand what general liability insurance covers and does not cover. Let’s end that confusion. Get the lowdown on how this type of insurance safeguards your small business so you can make informed decisions for protecting your assets.
Small Business Tips
5 Tips for Increasing Your Small Business’s Profit in a Slow Economy
Challenges remain for small businesses to grow their profit margins due to inflation and higher-than-average interest rates. Here are five things you can do to grow profitability in a tight economic environment.
10 Flood Prevention Tips for Small Businesses in Canada
Spring approaches, and with it comes flood season. While knowing what to do if your business property floods is important, it’s equally important to be prepared to prevent flood and water damage. Our 10 flood prevention tips can help.
Why Every Small Business Needs a Continuity Plan
A business continuity plan can help your company endure and survive an unexpected crisis or event that can force your business to close. Get an overview of why you need one and how to create a plan that works for your organization.
Insurance
Group Business Insurance: 6 Reasons Associations Need It
Establishing a commercial insurance group program for your industry association can be challenging due to the diverse needs of your membership. Here are reasons why a group insurance program is beneficial for associations and their members, and what Zensurance can provide to meet your needs.
How Much Does Snowplow Insurance in Canada Cost?
This year, much of Canada is in for a bitterly cold winter and icy conditions. Now’s the time for snow removal contractors to get the liability coverage they need for the coming winter. Get an overview of how snow removal insurance is calculated and tips for preventing slip-and-fall accidents.
What Insurance Does a Cybersecurity Consultant Need?
From deploying cybersecurity solutions and encryption tools to help safeguard organizations to providing expert guidance about cybersecurity best practices, cybersecurity consultants face tremendous risks that could result in expensive lawsuits and claims.