SWG ENVIRO: Changes to the CCDC 2 Stipulated Price Contract in December 2020 requires contractors to hold pollution liability insurance

May 2021

The Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) is a national joint committee responsible for the development, production, and review of standard Canadian construction contracts, forms, and guides.


Summer’s Here! Check up on Your Client’s Watercraft Coverage

May 2021

Which leisure and lifestyle industry has been booming among Canadian families this past year? If you guessed the boating industry, you’re right. According to a recent spending report by Moneris, Canadians spent more on outdoor recreation compared to last year across Alberta, Ontario, and the country as a whole:


Updates to the Pesticide Act and What They Mean for Pollution Liability

May 2021

Brokers providing Pollution Liability to their clients may need to revisit their policies now that the Ministry of Environment has made a new law under the Pesticides Act.


What Do You Need to Know to Provide Insurance for Cottages this Summer?

May 2021

Canada’s housing markets are booming in cottage-country as people rush to buy a vacation property or work-from-home oasis. Huntsville, Ontario is a prime example. Located near Algonquin Provincial Park and Arrowhead Provincial Park, the city’s modest population of just under 20,000 soars to 85,000 in the summer.


SWG CGL: Landscapers & Gardeners Need Insurance As Canada Quarantines At Home

Apr 2021

As most of Canada continues tight restrictions on travel and social gatherings, many consumers have adapted to spending more time at home. As a result, we are seeing an increasing interest among homeowners in landscaping and gardening. This trend to take the indoors outdoors is expected to explode in 2021 and landscaping service providers could see increased demand for:


SWG PL: Providing An Insurance Safety Net For Arborists

Apr 2021

An arborist is a professional who studies the structure and function of trees. Arborists are typically contracted for the care of trees on public and private property as well as parks and conservation areas.