We are bringing you our best risk management tips and practices so that you and your business can stay safe and protected.
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…
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) consists of systems and equipment to control and regulate temperature, humidity, airflow and air filtering between indoor and outdoor areas. Owning an HVAC system requires complex structures of ventilation – natural, mechanical and hybrid; set of equipment to generate heat – furnace, boiler or…
Don’t take the bait: recognize and avoid cyber attacks Cyber risk is a threat to companies of all sizes. The ever-changing cyber landscape makes it increasingly difficult to ensure your safety online. Smaller businesses are continuing to be targets for cyber attack, with a recent report from Coalition showing there has been a 57% increase…
Burst pipes as a result of freezing are the number one cause of property claims during the winter. This type of claim can be financially devastating to a business, often causing owners to temporarily shut down in order to repair damages to their business. Fortunately, with a bit of planning and awareness, burst pipes can…
If you’ve ever scrolled through any photos or videos tagged #abstorm on social media, you’ve witnessed the extreme weather that Alberta experiences each year. According to Global News, Alberta gets hit with an average of 40 major storms every summer. Alberta is home to over half of all catastrophic hail events in Canada. In June…
“Back at home in Canada, national security agencies are battling against malicious cyber campaigns looking to exploit the pandemic by mimicking Canadian government websites in phishing attempts, among other tactics. Government officials have warned consumers and businesses about COVID-19 related cyber scams and cyberattacks, including text messaging scams, robocalls, and phishing emails, which attempt to…
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, this list is intended to be a central area for the Calgary community to access local businesses from the comfort of their homes. Remember to practice physical distancing and stay safe and healthy! If we missed anything, leave a comment at the bottom of this post. …
Do you think that cybercriminals will pass over your small-to medium-sized business for something bigger? This is simply not the case. Your day-to-day operations leave you with enough to stay on top of — between attracting new customers, managing your revenue, and hiring new employees. Now imagine, you log onto your computer at work in…
If your home or business has been affected by a wildfire, it is important to take the right steps and to act fast to reduce the risks and damage to your property. Naturally, you will want to rebuild and return to your home or business as soon as possible. By following these tips you will…
Knowing how to respond in the event of a wildfire is a concern and responsibility of the entire community and it could help save your life and the lives of others as well. Human-caused fires account for just over half of all wildfires in Canada, with lightning strikes causing the majority of the remainder, according…