Commercial Insurance

Attack Surface Management Explained

Attack surfaces refer to the total possible entry points (also known as attack vectors) for unauthorized access into any system. The recent increase in remote and hybrid work combined with the shift to the cloud and widespread implementation of software-as-a-service (SaaS)...

What Is Guaranteed Replacement Cost?

Your homeowner's insurance protects your home against common risks like fire, wind, and falling objects, such as tree limbs. But does your policy provide enough coverage to fully rebuild your home? With guaranteed replacement cost coverage, there is no need to...

Insurance Survival Blog

At Access Insurance we’re committed to helping make insurance clear and simple to understand. From cyber security to home and landscaping safety tips, we’re your go-to resource for everything insurance related. Read our blog for the latest news as we send you tips on how you can protect yourself and your loved ones.

5 Tips to Create an Effective Training Program in the Manufacturing Sector

Training programs are essential for strengthening the skills of employees, creating knowledgeable staff and a safe working environment.

Common Cybersecurity Attacks in the Agriculture Sector

The agriculture sector is a key part of Canada’s economy, trade and food supply. A cybersecurity breach to agricultural operations could become detrimental. As technology advances, it’s important to know how to protect your business.

10 Ways to Stay Cyber Safe

In these unprecedented times, when many of our clients are working, studying and entertaining their families from home, people rely on technology more than ever. Cybercriminals know that there are more ways to take advantage of vulnerabilities and mistakes to access protected and personal information. If you’re working virtually for a company or your kids […]

Distracted Driving: Everything You Need to Know

Did you know distracted driving convictions get treated as major convictions for personal and commercial insurance policies? According to the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC), distracted driving can be just as hazardous as driving under the influence. You’re also 23 times more likely to crash if you text and drive — one study even found that nearly 80% […]

3 Necessary Steps Before Making Home Improvements

Whether you’re renovating the entire house, updating your kitchen or installing a new home theatre, here are three things you’ll want to do before you get started. 1. Get INto the details Your project may seem quick and easy, but make sure you’ve gone through the details before you start. For example: • Know the […]

Top 4 Construction Hazards

You’re good at your job and you love what you do; however, every time you come to work you risk suffering an injury. The construction site is one of the most hazardous workplaces and many of the injuries that occur there are caused by these top four hazards: falls, struckby, caught-in/between and electrocutions. When you […]

Radio Communication in Crane Operations

Cranes provide a variety of purposes at the worksite. Communication between crane operators and ground workers is essential to the safety of the operator, workers, cargo and surrounding property. Workers on the ground usually use hand signals to communicate with operators, but there are times when an operator’s line of sight may be obstructed, making […]

Potential Exposures During Flowback Operations

Although worker safety hazards in the oil and gas extraction industry are well-known, there is very little published data regarding occupational health hazards within this industry, such as the types and magnitude of risks for chemical exposures. This article describes flowback operations and addresses potential exposures during the process. Flowback refers to process fluids from […]

Why You Need to Review Your Commercial Insurance

As a business owner, you turn to insurance to help identify and address the unique threats to your goods, property, customers and bottom line. However, many wrongfully assume that once they’ve secured the proper coverage for their exposures, they no longer need to review their policies. Here’s the truth — as your business changes, so […]

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