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Ontario Business Owners: Do You Need Commercial General Liability Insurance?

August 5, 2025

Understanding Commercial General Liability (CGL) in Ontario: Your Business’s Essential Shield As a business owner in Ontario, you juggle countless responsibilities – from serving your clients to managing operations. Amidst it all, one crucial element often gets overlooked or misunderstood: Commercial General Liability (CGL) insurance. At McLean & Dickey, we’ve been protecting businesses like yours since 1922. We believe in providing unbiased advice because we work for you, not the insurance company. Understanding CGL coverage is vital for safeguarding your business against unexpected and potentially

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Cyber Crime: How to Protect Your Business from Evolving AI Threats

March 11, 2025

In today’s digital landscape, Canadian business owners face a new breed of cyber threats. Gone are the days when cyber attacks were easily identifiable by poor grammar or suspicious email addresses. Artificial Intelligence has changed the game entirely, and your business needs to be prepared. The New Face of Cyber Threats According to a recent survey by the Insurance Bureau of Canada, 65% of Small and Medium-sized Business owners in Canada are concerned about AI making it harder to protect themselves against cyber risks—and they’re

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A Practical Guide to Insurance for Ontario Contractors.

January 10, 2025

The Insurance Guide for Ontario Contractors: What You Really Need to Know If you’re a contractor in Ontario, having the right insurance isn’t just a nice-to-have – it’s often a legal requirement and essential for protecting your business and winning jobs. Let’s break down exactly what you need to know about contractor insurance in plain language. Why You Need Contractor Insurance Simple fact: Most clients won’t hire you without proof that you have proper insurance coverage. Plus, it protects you from potentially devastating costs if

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5 Ways To Protect Your Business From Liability Insurance Claims

November 1, 2022

Accidents happen. That’s why you have liability insurance to protect your business from unfortunate incidents like a slip-and-fall accident. Nonetheless, the cost of deductibles and increased premiums that come with repeated liability insurance claims can take an unnecessary financial toll on a small business. You can prevent the most common types of liability claims before they happen by implementing a safety-first approach. The safety checklist below will help keep your customers and employees safe while keeping your claims costs low. 1. Maintain Proper Lighting Poor

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4 Red Flags That Could Make Your Business Hard to Insure

4 Red Flags That Could Make Your Business Hard to Insure

October 28, 2022

As a smart business owner, you’re always looking to minimize your risk. Likewise, insurance companies are doing the same when evaluating whether or not to insure your business. So, when they come across certain red flags, they may be inclined to decline coverage. 1. Property in Disrepair. If your business facility has broken steps, leaking pipes, or overstuffed inventory shelves that could tip over and cause a serious accident to you or your employees, you’ll want to address those issues to avoid paying higher insurance

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Understanding Your Commercial General Liability Insurance

October 11, 2022

As a business owner, safeguarding your business operations from unexpected events is crucial. One essential type of insurance coverage you need is Commercial General Liability (CGL) insurance. This insurance protects your business from financial losses due to liability claims, including accidental damages, injury or property damage to a third party, and more. It forms the backbone of a small business insurance strategy. Injuries to others can occur in even the most carefully-managed of businesses, which makes general liability insurance a must-have for businesses of all

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5 things you need to know about home-based business insurance

May 20, 2022

When you’re thinking of starting your own business, it’s easy to get lost in the details. What will I call my online shop? Who will design my logo? Where can I find the perfect cookie-cutter for dog biscuits shaped like hamburgers? While business insurance might not be the most exciting thing to think about when you’re picturing yourself as the next big winner on Dragons’ Den, it’s an important one. Here are the top five things you need to know about insuring your home-based business:

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