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What Is Tail Coverage Insurance for Small Businesses?
Tail coverage is an extension of your insurance covering claims made against you but was only reported after your insurance expired or was cancelled. Get a quick overview of how tail coverage works and whether you need it.
Can You Get Business Insurance If Cancelled Previously for Non-Payment?
If your business insurance policy was previously cancelled for non-payment, obtaining a new policy from the same insurer can be challenging. However, it is still possible to get business insurance from another insurance provider. Here’s what to do.
Does a Small Business Need Media Liability Insurance?
Media liability coverage can help small businesses by protecting against lawsuits or claims arising from media-related activities. Here’s what you need to know.
How to Protect Your Business From Wildfires
As climate change continues to fuel extreme weather events, it's more critical than ever for Canadian entrepreneurs and small business owners to protect their properties. Wildfires are among the growing threats business owners face. See our wildfire preparedness tips.
What Insurance Do Auto Mechanics and Auto Repair Shops Need?
Auto maintenance and repair professionals and shop owners face many risks when servicing their customers’ vehicles. Get a quick overview of how business insurance can help significantly reduce the cost of damage and loss to your auto shop.
It’s Almost Patio Season: Will Your Restaurant Insurance Cover You?
Restaurant owners can be optimistic that the warmer weather will entice Canadians to get out and about for a bite to eat this summer. However, for establishments with patios, risks are involved in liability and property damage. Here's what you need to know.
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What Type of Insurance Does a Hairstylist Need?
Stylists are not immune to making mistakes, accidentally injuring customers, or a salon or barber shop being damaged by fire, water, or a break-in. Here’s how hairstylists can protect their finances, business contents, and careers.
Business Liability: What You Need to Know Before Hosting Fall Events
Hosting an event or gathering this fall to increase your sales? Check your liability insurance coverage to ensure it adequately covers your risks. You might need special event insurance to safeguard your finances. Here’s what to know.
What Type of Insurance Does a Freelance Writer Need?
Some things are more frightening than a spell of writer’s block or the anxiety of initiating a first draft of any content. Freelance writers, copywriters, and authors face many liability risks that could devastate them financially. Here’s how writers can protect themselves.