Steers Insurance Blog

Spring has arrived, which typically means snowmelt, an increase in rainfall accumulations, and the possibility of spring flooding.

While your employees may speak highly of their work in person, what about online? Social media usage is rapidly increasing every year, and how it is used can have a significant impact when it comes to making or breaking a business. Are you protected against a corporate social media faux pas? To be sure, check to see if your corporate liability insurance covers your business against social media liabilities and make sure you have a relevant social media policy in place.

Your company has developed a website and conducts business online. Your information technology department has taken the usual security precautions, and ensures you have the fastest website available, but is your site secure? Many business owners have a website, but many do not update their websites or regularly check for security risks or vulnerabilities.

Are you driving less or have more time to focus on your driving habits right now? Discovering if you are a safe driver and seeing if that translates into auto insurance discounts can be rewarding. And thanks to drive tracking apps, such as my Drive offered by Intact, this information is available at your fingertips.

This is a challenging and uncertain time for Atlantic Canadians. We are here to help and work with those adversely affected by the pandemic and are prepared to offer flexible solutions to customers. Insurance continues to play an important role in the overall economy, and therefore we remain open for business to assist consumers.

The COVID-19 pandemic has tested business owners in ways never thought imaginable. It has also shown many businesses where they need to change or improve as well as how to ensure they are appropriately covered should a pandemic happen again.

Commercial general liability (CGL) insurance protects your business against claims for bodily or personal injuries, advertising liability, as well as property damage to third parties arising from your operations or products or occurring on company premises. While some policies may also cover environmental losses, there are a few reasons why business owners should consider additional environmental insurance.

As many companies transition to have their employees work from home, policies must be set in place so cybersecurity issues are addressed, and businesses are not the victim of cyber fraud.

April 19-25 is National Volunteer Week (NVW), a time when we celebrate the 13 million Canadians who give generously of their time to causes, they are passionate about.  Volunteers are often the lifeblood of not for profits organizations. 

Commercial general liability (CGL) insurance protects your business against claims for bodily or personal injuries, advertising liability, as well as property damage to third parties arising from your operations or products or occurring on company premises. While some policies may also cover environmental losses, there are a few reasons why business owners should consider additional environmental insurance.