Insurance Articles and Information for Ontario Residents and Businesses.
Bryson Opens Ajax Office to Clients!
We are excited to welcome clients and the community back to our Ajax office at 541 Bayly Street East starting on July 28th, 2021! Our office will be open daily from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday to Friday. While we [...]
Team Bryson Participates in the 2021 Run for Women
There have been some highlights throughout the year which have kept our staff grounded and ever cognisant of how much community means. All of us enjoy community involvement and participating in various events. The 2021 Run for Women fundraiser marked a [...]
The Value of a Fleet Safety Program
Accidents involving fleet vehicles are some of the costliest injury claims for a business. On average, the cost of a loss regarding a vehicle accident is about $70,000 -- twice as much as the cost of the average workplace injury. With [...]
Kyle Paterson on “The Next Phase” podcast with Steve Kee
Kyle Paterson had the honour of joining Steve Kee, host of “The Next Phase” podcast. Steve Kee’s passion for community, general curiosity, and concise thinking are on display as he and Kyle discuss a variety of topics in under 20 minutes. [...]
The Importance of Life Insurance
Even with the best-laid plans, life can deliver unplanned events that have costly effects. So while we all do our best to create a life free from worries, it’s essential to have all of the facts and a plan for those [...]
Cyber Risk Hell Fire: Don’t Let Your Business Go Down in Flames
Cyber risk is a growing threat for businesses. Cybercrime has spiked during the pandemic. Both the frequency of cyber-attacks and the severity of damage to cyber victims have escalated drastically. We have experienced a 150% increase in ransomware attacks (source: Group-IB [...]
Tips for Maintaining a Vehicle that Isn’t Driven Often
People in Ontario are driving less now than ever so maintaining a vehicle that is driven less is highly important. Whether it’s from cutting out a commute now that you are working from home or putting your car away for the [...]
Family Cottage Succession: Legacy or Liability?
Is the transfer of your family cottage going to be part of your legacy or a significant liability? You and your family love your vacation property. There is a common sentiment about the family cottage that the vacation home will pass [...]
Risk management for accounting firms: accuracy in output and advice
Accuracy in output and advice are the cornerstone components of the accounting profession. The three biggest liability risks facing accountants are: Data security Accuracy in output and advice Protecting facilities and property from damage We covered data security and protecting facilities [...]
Pool and Hot Tub Safety in Ontario
The stay-at-home orders of the pandemic have prompted many Ontario homeowners to install a new pool or hot tub. This article will be outlining some installation regulations, safety tips, and things to remember regarding insuring your new backyard paradise. Installing your [...]
Safely sharing the road with transport trucks
Your vehicle license comes with more responsibility than just being able to parallel park without hitting the cars around you. It also means being aware of your surroundings while driving, especially when it comes to the vehicles and other drivers around [...]
What you need to know about sewer backup
Did you know that water damage is the leading cause of home insurance claims in Canada? One of the most frequent causes of water damage is a sewer backup Sewer backup issues happen when water begins to flow in the wrong [...]