How will you prepare to start filling seats? As the BC economy continues to reopen in phases commercial businesses that host on-site patrons are returning to operations. With social distancing mandates in place applicable businesses are now permitted to allow up to 50...
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How to Protect Your Home and Property from Hail Damage
This past weekend our neighbors in Alberta sustained a hail storm that resulted in what may be record breaking in terms of cost. Insurers are looking at nearly half-a-billion dollars in damages. While BC may not receive the same annual level of hail that the prairie...
Employees Working Remotely? Your Vulnerability to Cyber Attacks Just Went Up
Businesses face a double threat from cyber-attacks now more than ever before. The costs related to business interruption due to such attacks can be the death stroke for many businesses. In addition, if your company handles sensitive data online, such as the personal...
Congrats to Chelsea Fitzpatrick – An IBC Elite Woman of the Year 2020!
Chelsea Fitzpatrick, Park Insurance Agency Ltd Vice-President of Operations and COO The entire family at Park Insurance would like to offer a HUGE congratulations for our VP of Operations/Marketing and COO - Chelsea Fitzpatrick! Chelsea has been honored by Insurance...
Summer Road Trip Safety Tips Amidst Covid-19
The weather is already heating up around BC and all signs point to the early arrival of summer. So, some households may have road trips on the mind. First and foremost, keep up to date with the latest recommendations from BC's Provincial Health Officer and only plan a...
Support for BC Businesses Facing Losses Due to COVID-19
The past couple of months have been extremely challenging for many businesses – both small and large. And while there is cautious reopening in some sectors, many business owners are still deeply concerned about how they will make ends meet in the weeks and months to...
Wildfire Protection Plan for Your BC Business
During one of BC's worst wildfire seasons on record we released an article on how commercial businesses can protect themselves accordingly. In light of recent events we feel that it's time for an update. There's enough for your company to contend with as is, and the...
Liability Prevention Strategies for Reopening Your BC Business
Now that the BC government is plotting an economic reopening strategy it’s time to take a practical look at how your business can prepare to reopen, with a focus on loss and liability prevention. Let’s review. 4 Important Loss and Liability Prevention Tips to...
The Question of Business Interruption Insurance Amidst COVID-19
The mandatory closures of businesses due to COVID-19 has many BC companies wondering if business interruption insurance applies to covering related losses. The simple answer is that most business interruption policies do not cover losses caused by a pandemic. Given...