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A Landlord’s Guide for Renting to Students
As thousands of students return to school to pursue higher learning, it's the busy season for rental property landlords. Many students are also on the hunt for somewhere to live off-campus. See our landlord guide to renting to students and other tenants, including how to protect your property.
What Insurance Do Music Teachers Need?
Like school teachers, private tutors, or professionals in other industries, music teachers and instructors also face liability risks for their services. Here's how insurance can keep your career safe without missing a beat.
From Profit to Peril: 7 Risks Landlords Face with Rental Property Ownership
There are many benefits to being a landlord. But it’s also a big responsibility that must be treated like a business. See what common liabilities landlords face and how a damage checklist and adequate insurance protection can help.
Survey: More Than Half of Canadian Small Businesses Struggling Because of Inflation
On the heels of recovering from the financial impacts of the pandemic, Zensurance’s Small Business Confidence Index 2023 finds small business owners fretting over the ravages of inflation, rising interest rates, increasing their prices, and mitigating business-related risks.
How to Become a Yoga Instructor in Canada
New yoga practitioners have plenty of opportunities to start their practices. Explore the requirements to become a certified yoga instructor in Canada and the steps you need to take to get there.
What Insurance Do Filmmakers Need?
Though making movies, shows, videos, and commercials can be an exciting and dynamic career, like any professional, filmmakers face a wide range of liability risks. Get a view on how to minimize your risks and how insurance can help if something goes wrong.
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10 Insurance Tips for Women Entrepreneurs
Navigating the complexities of acquiring the right type of liability insurance can be daunting for any entrepreneur in any industry. See our insurance tips for helping women-owned businesses and startups make informed decisions.
How Plumbers Can Get Low-Cost Insurance to Work in High Rises
High-rise plumbers working in individual units are responsible for installing or repairing complex plumbing systems. Get the lowdown on getting the coverage you need, avoiding accidents, and keeping your premium low.
Understanding Business Interruption Insurance Before Winter Hits
Winter weather can force you to close for a few days (or worse) unexpectedly. That’s why now’s the time to give business interruption insurance thought. Here are your options and how business interruption coverage can protect your income if forced to close temporarily.