Slips, trips and falls are among the most common and most expensive liability claims against business owners. As an occupier of a commercial premise you are required to keep aisles, stairs, walkways, driveways and parking lots reasonably safe for people visiting your property. If reasonable steps are not taken to
A winter storm can cause widespread power outages and leave you stranded at home for days without access to community services. Be better prepared this winter by following these preparedness tips. Know Winter Storm Warning Levels Becoming familiar with these terms will help you determine if you need to prepare
It’s the star of a new year and many of us in Ottawa are looking to break up the long cold winter with a trip to a sunnier destination. Before you leave, here are some tips to protect your home and car while you are gone: Make your Home Look
The first official day of winter is just around the corner and with snow starting to fall it is time to make sure that you are ready for the sleet, ice, wind and snow to come. These simple tips from the Insurance Bureau of Canada can help you prepare your
Automobile theft costs Canadians an estimated $1 billion a year. Here are some tips to help you avoid your car becoming part of that statistic: Park Smart: If you have a garage, use it. If you must park outside, be sure to park in well-lit areas and use your parking brake.
It’s the middle of winter with lots of snow and cold weather yet to come! While a fresh blanket of snow can be a pretty sight it can also result in serious damage to buildings. A cubic foot of snow can weigh between 7 and 30 pounds depending on if
The 2017 Safe Driving Study shows an overall increase in collisions across the country with Ontario making the top 3 of the province with the most claims between 2013 and 2017. In the last 4 years Stittsville has become a safer place to drive with a 24% decrease in the number
If you have recently renewed or purchased a commercial insurance product, chances are your broker brought up the topic of purchasing privacy breach coverage. Insurers have responded to the increase in breaches by developing products to help address some of the costs their customers face following a breach. Coverages available
When someone mentions that they are going camping you might envision this: However Canadians are increasingly opting for more comfortable options such as a vacation trailer or motorhome. According to the Canadian Recreational Vehicle Association RV wholesale shipments in Canada increased 28.37% in 2017.
Exciting things are happening this year at Craig Hamilton Insurance Brokers. Along with our new website and Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/CraigHamiltonIns/ we will be bringing you new ways to connect with us and access your policy. Follow us for updates. On our Blog you will find answers to your most frequently