Windstorm Damage Prevention Tips

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Windstorm Damage & Extreme Weather Damage Business Owners can suffer significant losses as a result of a windstorm or extreme weather events, especially when living on or near the coasts. There are many things you can do to reduce exposure to these losses by protecting the roof, windows, entry doors and garage doors with additional […]

Android Bug – What To Know About Stagefright

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Android Bug Overview Security experts at Zimperium, a United States-based mobile security company, identified a major vulnerability in Android’s operating system that leaves as many as 95 per cent of all Android devices open to attack. Even more frightening – hackers can exploit this vulnerability to gain unfettered remote access to users’ phones without users […]

ALIGNMENT Matters [Issue 5]

ALIGNMENT Matters

300+ Ways We’re Demystifying Business Insurance At ALIGNED, we believe it is our duty and responsibility to help others informed decisions about how best to insure and manage risk. Each and every day, our ALIGNED advocates work to educate and inform people about insurance, risk issues, trends and solutions. Every month, ALIGNMENT Matters provides you […]

Commercial Car Insurance 101

Commercial Car Insurance 101

Commercial Car Insurance 101: The 2 C’s of Commercial Car Insurance Collision covers damage to your car when your car hits, or is hit by, another vehicle or other object. Collision pays to repair your vehicle, less the deductible you choose. For older cars, you may want to consider dropping this coverage, since it is typically […]

Absolute Exclusion: ALIGNED’s Term of the Day

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Absolute Exclusion: ALIGNED’s Term of the Day One word can have many different meanings. That’s why ALIGNED is committed to helping demystify the often complex terms commonly found in business insurance policies. By helping to bring clarity to insurance terms, we’re working to align our understanding of risks, coverages and policies with the needs of […]

A Real Canadian Bankruptcy Claim

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A Real Canadian Bankruptcy Claim Explained  The three sectors that registered the biggest decrease in the number of insolvencies were other services (except public administration); construction; and agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting. Transportation and warehousing; accommodation and food services; and information and cultural industries experienced the biggest increase in insolvencies.” 1Bankruptcy or the threat of […]

Directors And Officers Insurance Get A Quote

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Private Company Directors and Officers Insurance Get A Quote Directors & Officers Can Put Your Company At Risk Corporate transparency and accountability are critical the success of any Canadian business. With the current focus on regulatory mandates as well as shareholder activism, more frequently, directors and officers find their decisions being called into question. Privately held […]

BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) Risk For Employers

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BYOD Risk: Cyber Tips For Employees Using Personal Electronic Devices The prevalence of employee-owned smartphones and other devices in workplaces across the country has grown considerably in the last few years and shows no sign of stopping. A 2013 study by Cisco found that 95 per cent of organizations surveyed allowed their employees to use their […]

ALIGNED Insurance Proudly Supports St. Mary’s Hospital

St. Mary's Hospital

ALIGNED Insurance Proudly Supports St. Mary’s Hospital ALIGNED Insurance believes that it is a privilege to handle our clients insurance needs and that it is our corporate social responsibility to give generously and regularly to support the great work charitable and not profits organizations do every day across Canada. As part of our commitment to give regularly, every […]

Reciprocal: ALIGNED’s Term of the Day

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Reciprocal: ALIGNED’s Term of the Day Looking for a business insurance quote? Find insurance applications and more on our Get A Quote page.  One word can have many different meanings. That’s why ALIGNED is committed to helping demystify the often complex terms commonly found in business insurance policies. By helping to bring clarity to insurance terms, […]

Winery Insurance For Canadian Vineyards

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Winery Insurance For Canadian Vineyards According to a major research study conducted by the Canadian Vintners Association, a single homegrown bottle of wine generates approximately $31 in domestic economic impact. In fact, this growing $6.8 billion dollar industry is pouring value into many areas of the Canadian economy:1 “The wine and grape industry is responsible […]