Manufacturers of any kind are exposed to serious risks on the job every day. While most businesses already have continuity plans in place, they may not address the fast-paced and unknown variables of a pandemic like COVID-19. We have highlighted 4 important risks faced by manufacturers and tips to keep your business protected. Supply…
Image rights: Canada Revenue Agency Becoming a licensed producer or other cannabis licensee in Canada can already be a complicated process. Cannabis excise stamps are government-issued stamps that need to be pasted onto cannabis product packages prior to sale in Canada. Excise stamps confirm that the producer has paid the federal excise tax to the…
Manufacturing businesses in Canada depend on functioning equipment in order to keep operations running smoothly. When a breakdown occurs, the impact can be devastating. Every moment of downtime can mean you’re losing revenue and profit. Equipment breakdown insurance provides coverage for equipment that has been damaged by mechanical and electrical failures, as well as other…
Fabricating metal items of any kind can bring a number of liabilities to your business. One mistake in the production line could lead to a lawsuit, a welding injury, or damaged fabrication equipment. We recognize the growing complexities and challenges the metal manufacturing industry in Canada faces, including new technology, machinery, and regulations. As your…
Does your business complete mechanical work or repairs on vehicles owned by others? If the answer is yes, chances are you have invested a lot of money into your tools and equipment. Many professional technicians are unaware of this gap in garage insurance coverage that can come from improperly insuring tools and equipment. While the…
During the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been an uptick in crime in vacant and underused businesses. Whether it is theft from your construction site, a break and enter in a cannabis retail store, or an employee stealing money from your cash register, property crime can occur to all types of businesses. Having the proper security…
Moving your business entirely online and working remotely can be a big adjustment for some, and relatively easy for others. Whether you plan to work from home forever or just want to make a few digital changes to your business, read on to hear our best tips for running a digital business effectively. …
If you live in an area that experiences flooding over a short period of time, you should know the dangers that flooded roadways bring to vehicles. As little as 6 inches of water can damage your vehicle and 12 inches of water could sweep your car off the road. The depth of water is not…
Insurance has been known to be a stick-in-the-mud industry, but the firms that are ignoring technology will be left in the dust by those embracing it. That’s the advice from Fuse Insurance President Kevin Lea (pictured). “Technology is the force multiplier you need to run a successful business in modern times and insurance businesses need…
Today marks the eighth day of protests, which started after the death of George Floyd on May 25, 2020. Some of the protests have turned violent, with storefronts being looted and burned in major cities across the United States. Business owners are raising their concerns and uncertainty on whether or not their insurance policies will…