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Northbridge Insurance offers solutions and expertise needed to protect businesses of all sizes from coast to coast. With roots in commercial insurance that go back more than 100 years, we dig deeper and go further to understand your unique business insurance needs - no matter where you are or what type of business you operate.
Northbridge Insurance Blog
1w ago
Most of the time, fleet vehicles are on the move. However, there are situations—whether due to weekends, summer vacations, or economic slowdowns—where they need to be parked for extended periods. When that happens, they can become more vulnerable to risks like fire, theft, and vandalism. Taking the right precautions can help protect your fleet and ..read more
Northbridge Insurance Blog
1w ago
Whether you deliver flowers for a floral shop, own a catering business or work at a consulting service that requires you to travel to your customers, you probably operate a company vehicle. While you might think it’s not that big of a deal to lend your company car to a friend or family member, it ..read more
Northbridge Insurance Blog
1w ago
Counterfeiting of electrical products is a serious and growing issue in Canada and around the world. The World Intellectual Property Organization estimates counterfeit goods account for hundreds of billions of dollars worldwide. These products can present long-term economic risks related to safety and their negative impact on legitimate manufacturers. A counterfeit product generally uses, without ..read more
Northbridge Insurance Blog
2w ago
As a professional driver, you may be hired to transport passengers of all ages. This means that you are ultimately responsible for adhering to the provision of child car seats in your private passenger vehicle, which can include both baby seats and booster seats. If a passenger brings and installs their own car seat for ..read more
Northbridge Insurance Blog
1M ago
For most manufacturing businesses, machinery is essential to keep things running. When equipment breaks down, it can interrupt operations, especially if there’s no backup. This can lead to a bunch of problems: deliveries get delayed, orders might get scrapped, and the business’s operating costs continue to pile up. All of this can hit the bottom ..read more
Northbridge Insurance Blog
1M ago
There are many risks that you may encounter when leaving your business unoccupied overnight. Taking the time to ensure your business is safe before closing increases the chances that it will be safe upon your return. To help you with your loss prevention efforts, we’ve put together a list of ten key questions to ask ..read more
Northbridge Insurance Blog
2M ago
If you work on a residential building site, then you’ve probably encountered a home purchaser who wanted to visit the home while it was still under construction. However, accessing a home during construction can be dangerous for many reasons, such as: unfamiliar busy construction sites, lack of proper safety wear, unprotected openings, and unstable stairs ..read more
Northbridge Insurance Blog
2M ago
Working outside in the winter comes with a number of unique risks. With temperatures dropping and snow and ice coating the ground, workers need to be extra careful. A big winter storm could knock out electricity, heat, and communications for hours, or even days, as evidenced by the snow storm that shut down the entire ..read more
Northbridge Insurance Blog
2M ago
In a time when so much of our information is stored digitally, Quebec Law 25 has been a pivotal development for digital privacy rights. The law, which was initiated in 2021, has been slowly coming into effect over a three-year period. In September of 2024, the law introduced the right of data portability, allowing individuals ..read more
Northbridge Insurance Blog
2M ago
In the digital age, where technology permeates every facet of business and personal life, the risk of cyber incidents has escalated dramatically. Cyber insurance has emerged as a crucial tool in mitigating these risks, offering protection in a landscape where digital threats are not just possible but increasingly common. This form of insurance is designed ..read more