Insurance

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Industry

Ontario hikes insurance premiums on small employers

The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) will be increasing mandatory insurance premiums on small business employers, says the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). Read: CFIB tackles small business regulatory costs For a small trucking company with five employees, this could mean an extra $394, bringing total 2013 premiums to $16,532. A small roofing […]

By Staff |October 25, 2012

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Property insurance rates mixed for 2013 Fallback Image Decorative pattern

Industry

Property insurance rates mixed for 2013

Business clients looking to buy insurance in coming months can expect to see a mix of rising and falling rates in 2013.

By Staff |October 15, 2012

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Economic Indicators

Beware these 6 financial mistakes

No one likes to lose money. But if you make a bad financial decision, it can set you back a hefty penny or two. In the U.S., for example, the average mistake costs $23,000, reports MoneyWatch. While investing isn’t foolproof, there are some steps you can take to avoid potential losses. Read: Mind those mistakes […]

By Wire services |October 11, 2012

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Avoid the year-end insurance panic Fallback Image Decorative pattern

Life

Avoid the year-end insurance panic

It’s the beginning of the third quarter, and the big year-end push is on.

By Helena Smeenk Pritchard |October 4, 2012

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