Zensurance Small Business Insights
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7 Tips for Converting Your House Into a Rental Property
As a property owner mulling over whether or not to jump into the rental property market, careful planning and understanding the associated responsibilities and liabilities is critical. See our tips on what you need to do before getting into the rental game
What Type of Business Insurance Does a Grocery Store Need?
Grocery stores face a wide range of risks daily, such as high customer volumes, food safety concerns, and theft and shoplifting threats. Find out what insurance coverage your store needs to safeguard its assets and reputation.
What You Need to Know About Landlord Insurance for a Rooming House
For landlords, rooming houses pose unique challenges and risks compared to traditional single-family rentals or apartment complexes. Discover how landlords can lower their insurance bills and adequately protect their properties.
Here’s How to Protect Your Mobile Auto Detailing Business
Vehicle owners who want more than what an automatic car wash can provide turn to auto detailers to make their wheels dazzle. But competition among detailers is steep, and damage claims are always a threat. A customized insurance policy can protect your finances and help differentiate your business.
5 Common Accountant Insurance Claims
Despite your best efforts, bad things happen without warning that can threaten your livelihood and prove financially devastating, even to professionals balancing the books. Here are five accountant and bookkeeper insurance claims that we helped resolve.
What Is Pollution Liability Insurance?
Environmental- and pollution-related litigation and damage claims are not theoretical concerns. Any business that uses toxic chemicals or materials runs the risk of being sued. Here’s how pollution liability insurance can cover you.
Small Business Tips
Consultant Liability Insurance – What You Need to Know
Meet Karmel, a financial consultant based in Calgary who provides accounting advice to clients throughout the province. After preparing
Zensurance Named Finalist for the Versature Award for Digital Innovator of the Year in the 2019 Insurance Business Awards
Zensurance has been selected as a Finalist for the Versature Award for Digital Innovator of the Year
Zensurance Continues to Lead Canada’s FinTech Start-Up Revolution
Leading Canada's FinTech Start-Up Revolution Zensurance, Canada’s breakthrough business insurance platform, has been named one of
Insurance
What Is a Business Insurance Peril?
There are a variety of risks or perils that can cause expensive losses or damages to a business owner. Get a quick rundown of what is considered an insurance peril and how to ensure you have the right type of coverage to protect your finances.
Protect Your Green: How the Right Insurance Saves Landscapers Money
The first day of spring is less than two weeks away. Now’s the time for landscaping and lawn care professionals to prepare for the season ahead, including having the insurance protection they need. Here’s what you should know.
How to Develop a Loss Prevention Strategy for Retailers
An estimated 57% of Canadian small businesses dealt with theft or shoplifting in 2023 and shoplifting costs retailers around $5 billion annually. Here’s how a loss prevention strategy and customized business insurance can help protect a retailer’s finances.