Are You Flood-Smart?
Climate change — with its potentially wild temperature swings and precipitation — can create serious risks of flooding during virtually any season, in virtually any part of Canada. There are,…
Read MoreWindstorm Emergency Response Plan
We encourage all our customers with exposure to potentially severe and damaging windstorms, hurricanes and rain events, to have a Windstorm Emergency Response Plan. It will help to reduce damage,…
Read MoreInsuring Heritage Buildings in Canada
Planning for the future of a strong, vibrant community requires knowledge of the past and an understanding of what we value in the present. Existing buildings, structures and landscapes often…
Read MoreFlood Damage Prevention Checklist
Avoiding Freeze-Ups & Malfunctions of Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems
An automatic fire sprinkler system is one of the most important safety features in a building. By controlling a fire in its earliest stages, a sprinkler system can limit the…
Read MorePrepare For Winter. Protect Your Property.
Severe Canadian winters — with freezing temperatures, heavy snow accumulation, ice storms, and high winds — present unique hazards and challenges for property administrators and custodial staff. Extreme winter weather…
Read MoreWater Damage Loss Control in Care Facilities
Water influx can damage the electrical systems and structural elements of a building and ruin expensive finishes and furnishings. Residual moisture, if not immediately addressed, may encourage the rapid growth…
Read MoreSpring and Summer Risk Control
Protect your community and your property Spring thaw can often create conditions that lead to property damage and, more importantly, bodily injury. By law, it is the responsibility of the…
Read MoreMake Sure That Your Snow/Ice Removal is on “par”
This bulletin describes best practices that organizations should adopt to ensure they manage their risks in relation to snow and ice removal. From establishing a Maintenance Committee, to tips to…
Read MoreAverting Some Common Winter-Related Losses
Canadian winter conditions give rise to some unique hazards. Weather fluctuations put a great deal of strain on a building’s infrastructure and make it difficult to keep up with maintenance…
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