[CALGARY, AB] — [November 24, 2022] – Fuse Insurance is the winner of The Travelers Canada Award for Brokerage of the Year, Fewer than 10 Staff. The seventh annual Insurance Business Canada (IBC) Awards were hosted at the Liberty Grand in Toronto on November 17th, 2022. Every year, IBC celebrates excellence in the Canadian…
The global COVID-19 pandemic took a huge toll on the economy. Canada has and will continue to adjust its inflation rates until it returns back to Bank of Canada’s target rate of 2 per cent. When the lockdown happened in 2020, the inflation rate fell below zero. This helped Canada’s economy to regain strength as…
Over the last few years, small businesses have been continually tested. From adjusting for the COVID-19 pandemic to riding the inflation rollercoaster, Canadian business owners have come out on the other side more resilient than ever before. Entrepreneurs have risen to the challenge by innovating new high-quality and creative products and services. Craft fairs, farmers’…
The beauty and personal care market consists of a variety of services. A consumer market report by Statista stated that Canada’s total revenue in beauty and personal care in 2022 is projected to generate $10.15 billion. The beauty industry is constantly changing with new and upcoming trends. At the start of the pandemic, Loreal Finance…
The medical psychedelics industry is not typically sought out after in the financial services sector— especially in the insurance industry. The lingering associations with medical psychedelics are no doubt apparent in society, however, this does not mean it should be neglected in the insurance industry. It can be hard to find a credible broker to…
[Calgary, AB] – [September 6, 2022] – Fuse Insurance is a finalist and Excellence Awardee for The Travelers Canada Award for Brokerage of the Year (Fewer than 10 Staff) and Digital Innovator of the Year categories at this year’s seventh annual Insurance Business Canada Awards (IBCAs). Throughout its history, Insurance Business Canada (IBC) has continually…
Are you aware that most standard business insurance policies do not provide comprehensive coverage for your equipment and machinery? Today we are going to discuss the difference between equipment insurance and equipment breakdown insurance, also known as boilers and machinery insurance. Commercial Property and Equipment Insurance The following are typically covered by your business’s…
Legalizing cannabis: a brief history Let’s briefly talk about the history of the cannabis industry in Canada. Using cannabis for medicinal purposes was permitted in 2001 due to its therapeutic benefits. In April 2017, the government created Bill C-45, the Cannabis Act. In other words, the idea of legalizing and regulating cannabis production and sale…
Do you operate your business in an area susceptible to flooding? Among other areas, Southern B.C., Calgary, Saskatoon, Montreal, and Yukon are experiencing floods due to extreme weather changes. Flooding is Canada’s most expensive natural disaster. The Government of Canada claims it costs at least CAD$1 Billion to recover and restore homes, property and infrastructure…
Do you specialize in quick trims, straight-razor shaves, haircuts or chemical treatments? In 2019, beauty salons and barber shops combined revenue of approximately USD$46.5 Billion. Based on research done by OpenPR, the cosmetics industry is forecast to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.1 per cent from 2022 to 2028. What…