Steers Insurance Blog

Have you checked to see if your vehicle is one of Canada’s most stolen? The Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) recently compiled 2020’s list of the top 10 stolen vehicles across Canada. Once again thieves have targeted high-end vehicles, including SUVS and off-road capable vehicles, and, unfortunately, the pandemic has led to an increase in vehicle thefts.

Nova Scotia law makes it clear: all business owners must ensure their property is reasonably safe for visitors. Failing to do so can result in visitors and employees suffering sprains, strains, broken bones, and more from incidents like slip and fall accidents.

Summer has ended and the days are getting cooler and you know what that means – it’s almost time to close your seasonal cottage or prepare your manufactured home for the winter. 

Earlier this year, the Ontario government announced they are creating a task force to regulate the towing industry to help vulnerable drivers who are being taken advantage of by fraudulent tow truck drivers, repair shops and rental companies.

Water damage to a business, regardless of how it happens, can lead to mold growth, costly litigation and financial loss. In addition to direct costs associated with cleanup, material replacement, equipment repair and mold remediation, water damage incidents may lead to significant indirect costs associated with construction delays and business interruptions.

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, there are about 1.17 Million employer businesses in Canada, and of these 1.14 Million (97.9%) were classified as small businesses. Now, most of them are forced to work from home.