The risk of fires at restaurants and how to prevent them
Going out to a restaurant can be a nice treat. But while customers get to relax as they wait for their meal to arrive, a restaurant owner must be aware [...]
Top retail risks to be aware of and how you can manage them
Running a retail business means juggling customer service, inventory, staffing, and sales—while also managing risks that can disrupt daily operations or lead to costly losses. From theft and slip-and-fall incidents [...]
Tips to prevent hail damage and protect your property
Across the country, hail is a severe weather hazard that can damage commercial assets, public infrastructure, homes, vehicles, and crops. According to the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC), the August 5, [...]
Tips to protect your business against rodents
Rodents can become a nuisance and cause serious damage for any business, in both rural and urban settings. Rats, house mice, field mice, and squirrels are considered pests as [...]
Four key risks that brewery owners should be aware of
Just as not all IPAs are the same, not all breweries are the same. There are more than 1,200 breweries across Canada, which are either classified as a craft brewery, [...]
Managing risks for retail businesses
Sales are likely at the forefront of any retailer’s mind. But your business also faces unique risks daily, and precautions need to be taken. That’s where a retail risk [...]
Commercial vs. personal auto insurance: What’s the difference?
When it comes to insuring your vehicles, the choice between commercial and personal auto insurance is pivotal and depends on how you use them. While personal auto insurance is [...]
Fire prevention: Safely storing pallets
Pallets can be found in nearly every industrial and commercial facility, such as warehouses and factories. A pallet is used to stack, store, protect, and/or transport heavy goods and materials. [...]
The hidden risks of counterfeit electrical products
The use of counterfeit electrical products is a significant and growing problem that puts contractors and their clients at risk. A counterfeit product illegally uses another company's trademark or [...]
Fire extinguishers: what you need to know
Every business faces a variety of unique risks every day. Fire is one of the most common and costly hazards for businesses, regardless of industry. No matter your sector, [...]
4 Ways to winterize your home for energy savings
With colder temperatures arriving, now is the perfect time to prepare your home for winter. Simple improvements can help reduce heat loss, improve comfort, and lower your energy bills, [...]
How to safely handle oil and solvent-soaked material
Federated Insurance2025-12-02T15:04:42-05:00Faulty heating or electrical equipment, defective wiring, and human error may all come to mind when thinking of things that can lead to fires. But what you may not [...]
