A Canadian small business insurance provider, Front Row Insurance Brokers, has launched a fully automated system that allows small business owners to buy and download business liability insurance and office contents insurance policies online, without ever having to talk to…
Insurance brokers are among the professionals expressing concern over proposed changes to federal taxes on business income, a Saskatchewan member of parliament said recently. On October 6, the majority of House of Commons members voted against continuing consultations on proposed…
A new survey out of the U.K. shows that self-employment is racing forward, but moves by small businesses to ensure they have insurance in place to address whatever risks may arise is lagging far behind. A wider spectrum of small…
Arthur J. Gallagher (AJG) announced late Thursday that it has “extended its investment in Canada and further diversified it geographic presence” with the acquisition of retail insurance broker GPL Assurance Inc. in Quebec. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Established…
Seasonal businesses need the same risk coverage as year-round operations and busy small business owners should ensure they are appropriately protected as the summer season kicks into high gear, advises TruShield Insurance. Pointing out that small business owners are starved…
Companies are planning to spend more on cloud computing services in 2017, but must be cognizant that anticipated costs could balloon absent appropriate monitoring and use, suggest survey results released this week by Clutch. Reflecting input from 283 IT professionals…
A little competition could be a good thing, especially when it comes to building a cyber security culture, cyber expert Michael Echols suggested last week during a symposium co-hosted by the Travelers Institute and Economic Club of Canada. Developing a…
Global businesses are not confident on how to protect themselves against threats like targeted cyberattacks and distributed denial of services (DDoS) attacks, according to new research from worldwide cybersecurity company Kaspersky Lab. Research from the Corporate IT Security Risks annual…
More than a quarter of polled small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the United Kingdom reported being hit with an unexpected £50,000 bill would put them out of business, notes a new report released this week by RSA. And while…
Aviva Canada’s recent Broker Hackathon has chosen its People’s Choice and Winner from a total of 61 submissions: Commercial Catalyst, a “simple, quick and easy way for brokers and customers to quote and bind small commercial business” and a responsive…
Most small business owners in the United States (78%) still don’t have a cyberattack response plan, even though more than half (54%) were victim to at least one type of cyberattack, according to Nationwide’s second annual Small Business Indicator. The…
Brokers have an obligation to advise clients not only on coverage gaps, but also what insurance is available. Experts caution that small businesses can have complex risks and personal lines customers need to be asked about any commercial use of their assets, especially if they expect visitors to their home offices.