Boardwalk Insurance

We are thrilled to announce that Michael will be speaking at the Insurance Business Broker Summit 2024! This event is a cornerstone for innovation, networking, and insights in the business insurance space. We are honoured to have him represent Boardwalk Insurance on one of the expert panels; The Changing Role of Brokers, and How to Succeed in Today's Environment.

Join him and a host of other industry leaders at the event. Whether you're looking to stay ahead of the curve or find inspiration for your next big idea, this summit is where you want to be.

Save the date and be sure to register through the link below to secure your spot. Let's lead the change together!

Don't forget to use the hashtag to join the conversation and share your thoughts and expectations for the summit.

We look forward to seeing many of you there and engaging in discussions that propel our industry forward!

Celebrating Excellence in Digital Innovation: A Thank You from Boardwalk Insurance. https://hubs.ly/Q02cTvR10

Boardwalk is thrilled to be nominated for two awards at the Insurance Business Canada Awards 2023: Digital Innovation in a Brokerage and Travelers Canada Award For Brokerage of the Year. Kudos to our dedicated team and fellow nominees for pushing industry boundaries. Recognition like this is a testament to hard work and innovation. Win or not, we celebrate this achievement together. Cheers to continued excellence! 🍾🥂

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🎉✨Congratulations, Matt! 🚒🔥 We couldn't be more proud of our very own hero who pursued his dream of becoming a firefighter. 🎯💪 Your determination and hard work paid off, and now you are an inspiration to us all! 👏🌟

From the moment Matt shared his aspirations, we knew he had the spirit and courage to make a difference. We stood by his side, supporting his journey every step of the way. 🤝❤️ Today, as he joins the Caledon Fire Department, we can't help but feel a mix of excitement and pride. 🥳🔥

Matt's dedication to serving the community and protecting lives is truly remarkable. 🌟🏆 We have no doubt that he will excel in his new role, facing any challenge head-on with bravery and compassion. 💪🔥

Let's all give a huge shoutout to Matt for his incredible achievement! 🎉👏 Use the hashtag to share your words of encouragement and show our support for Matt's new journey. 💌🔥

Here's to celebrating dreams coming true and the incredible individuals who make it happen! 🎉✨ Matt, you are a true inspiration and a shining example of perseverance. 🌟🔥 We are honoured to have you as part of our Boardwalk family. Congratulations once again! 🎊🎉

We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve recently been honoured with two awards of recognition from Insurance Business Canada Magazine.

We’re proud to have been named a Fast Starter, and one of the Fastest Growing Insurance Brokerage Companies in Canada in the 1-10 Brokers category. 🚀 🙌

To all of our valued clients, staff, partners, and stakeholders, we appreciate you! Thank you for all of your support. Growing alongside you over the last two years has been an honour. We are excited for the long journey ahead!

As your business grows, you may need to update your insurance, or change your broker, to make sure you’re properly covered.

In our latest blog article, learn more about when you should update your insurance—and how to do it without a hassle.

Read it here: https://myboardwalk.ca/2023/02/08/your-business-is-growing-is-your-insurance-keeping-up/

Wondering how Boardwalk Insurance works?

We’re an insurance brokerage. That means that our first step is to get to know you, your small business and your commercial insurance needs through our short online form.

Next, we find you free quotes from leading insurers. Then, our local licensed advisor then contacts you to finalize your coverage.

Our service team is available to assist you with anything insurance-related at any time—just call or email us.

We aim to make insurance simple and quick, so you can spend your time managing your business. Get started today: https://myboardwalk.ca/

Do you need errors & omissions (E&O) insurance?

E&O is a professional liability policy designed to protect service providers. If a customer sues your business for errors, negligence or dissatisfaction with your service, the costs associated with court cases, settlements and legal fees could add up significantly. E&O can help cover these costs.

From financial advisors to realtors, E&O can be customized to suit the requirements of your industry. Talk with us—we can help you get a policy tailored to your needs: https://myboardwalk.ca/

When you apply for business insurance, insurers ask for a lot of information.

From business details to information about your building, we’ve created a checklist of everything you’ll need to get a fast, accurate quote—at the best price.

Be sure to bookmark this for future reference: https://myboardwalk.ca/2023/01/06/looking-for-business-insurance-what-you-need-to-get-started/

If your business property is damaged due to a storm, hail or wind, here’s what you need to do:

• Hire a contractor for emergency repairs (ensure they have liability insurance).
• Note details such as type and extent of damage, what has been affected, etc.
• Take pictures of the damage (before and after repairs).
• Make a claim—or discuss it with your broker.

Severe weather events are now more common in Canada. Make sure your small business is ready by taking precautions and being adequately insured. Learn more: https://myboardwalk.ca/

Reflecting on 2022 reminds us of the challenges we all experienced. But with challenge, and adversity comes strength and growth. Happy New Year to everyone who grew emotionally, spiritually, and professionally in 2022. We wish you continued growth and success into 2023!

Commercial insurance can be complex—we’re here to break it down for you.

Our latest blog article is a glossary of insurance terms that you may encounter when talking with a broker or looking through your policy.

Be sure to bookmark it for future reference: https://myboardwalk.ca/2022/12/08/boardwalk-explains-insurance-terms/

Thinking about switching insurance carriers or policies for your small business? There are many reasons to do so: scaling up or down, adding more employees, diversifying, outsourcing—or even realizing that you’re overpaying.

But can you switch if you’re in the middle of a contract with your current insurer?

Read your policy to see if it includes termination fees. Sometimes, the savings you’ll get on your new policy might be more than this fee.

Before you cancel or renew your insurance, be sure to shop around.

At Boardwalk, we bring you the best prices from major insurers—all online. Get a free quote today: https://myboardwalk.ca/

It’s getting colder! Preparation is key to avoiding problems and keeping your small business running smoothly.

Check your smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors and generators. Stock up on road salt and first-aid supplies. Keep your customers in the loop about your operations and opening hours via social media, email or website—especially during storms.

Make sure your insurance is up to date and covers property damage from winter hazards as well as on-the-premises injuries and equipment failure.

Need a hand with figuring out if you’re adequately protected? We’re here to help: https://myboardwalk.ca/

A cybersecurity breach can take many forms: ransomware, DDOS attacks, malware, phishing and hacking. These breaches compromise data, cause privacy concerns and damage systems—not to mention interrupting your business.

An incident response plan can help you to detect, react to and recover from breaches. It can also help you prevent future incidents.

Additionally, we can help you purchase a cyber liability insurance policy to help mitigate your recovery costs. Talk with us to learn how: https://myboardwalk.ca/

Signing a lease for a new workplace? Ask your potential landlord about:

- Property taxes, maintenance, shared expenses and security
- Parking for you and your employees
- Zoning laws and noise limits
- Insurance requirements

Your building owner may require you to carry a comprehensive commercial insurance package; ­­this ensures they are not liable to pay for property damage or injuries that happen inside your space. ­

Find out more about commercial insurance policies you’ll need while renting workspace: https://myboardwalk.ca/

Is your e-commerce business protected against fraud? Some ways fraudsters can target your store include:

- Phishing attempts to gather sensitive information from employees
- Using stolen credit card information or customer accounts to make large purchases
- Making multiple dishonest refund or chargeback claims

Invest in prevention strategies such as verification software and cybersecurity tools; then, get insured.

Speak with us—we can help you find a comprehensive coverage plan that protects your small business against costs arising from fraud. Visit https://myboardwalk.ca/.

If you use your own car for your small business needs, do you need to switch to a commercial auto policy?

In short, yes.

Personal and commercial insurance policies cover injuries, damage and legal expenses in case of accidents.

But commercial policies often have higher liability limits and cover more kinds of vehicles. They also cover a wider range of purposes, including transporting goods, charging passengers to ride or hauling equipment. In addition, if your vehicle is owned by the business—and not under your own name—then you must get a commercial auto policy.

Talk with us to learn more: https://myboardwalk.ca/

At Boardwalk Insurance, we work on providing you a better way to protect your small- to medium-sized business.

We’re different from other brokerages—we run on a policy management system that we built entirely on our own, which is free from third-party limitations.

Plus, you can manage your policy anywhere, anytime, and access essential documents when you need to.

Learn more and see how we can help you: https://myboardwalk.ca/

Planning to renovate your workplace? We’ve got some tips for you!

First, protect yourself against what can go wrong: fires, plumbing issues, injuries, material recall or shortages—you name it. Make sure you and any contractors you hire are insured against these.

Your commercial property policy may cover small projects, such as reflooring the breakroom or installing new air conditioning.

For larger renovations that alter appearance or expand the space, you may need to get builders’ insurance.

Speak with us to determine what you’ll need: https://myboardwalk.ca/

We get asked a lot: Why does my small business need a general liability policy?

In a nutshell, this insurance covers expenses arising from liability claims made by your customers when:
• They are injured at your premises and seek medical expenses
• Your employees accidentally damage their property
• They sue you for copyright infringement, libel or slander

General liability also covers the associated legal fees and settlement costs, and can be combined with liquor liability, errors & omissions and other policies.

Business insurance can be confusing—we work hard to make it simple. Learn more: https://myboardwalk.ca/

As a small business, you may not have implemented a high-tech cyber risk prevention framework to protect yourself against hacks and attacks.

That’s where cyber liability insurance comes in—it helps cover costs related to a breach, as you contend with:
• stolen data
• corrupted computer systems
• extortion
• litigation
• business interruption
• loss of income.

Want to learn more? We can help: https://myboardwalk.ca/