Social Media and Its Impact on Golf Insurance for Ontario

Advice from a golf club insurance advisor. Be aware of your club’s social media presence and how harassment can be viewed.

Workplace etiquette and warnings from a golf insurance advisor If you’ve read my article on using your club to connect and attract like-minded individuals in the same way social media sites do, you should read this blog as well. As golf insurance specialists, Hallmark recently received some timely and pertinent advice appropriate for the changing [...]

Road Rage is an Ontario Killer: Logistics Insurance Info

Logistics insurance advisor shows risk that occurs due to road rage. Pass info on to drivers so they can be safe this summer.

DOT names road rage a major concern In all its forms, road rage is a killer and a huge concern of trucking and logistics insurance companies and advisors. In terms of road safety and the statistical relationship between driver behaviour and safety, road rage is as much a problem as is driver distraction. The Department [...]

Trucking Insurance News for Ontario and the Code W Project

This trucking insurance blog details the facts around the Code W Project and how it affects Ontario fleets. Medical conditions hamper CMV drivers in US.

The medical reciprocity agreement for CMV in the US This news results from an internal communication between Hallmark’s trucking insurance brokers and the companies with which it deals. As of May 26  2013, the US Department of Transportation, in agreement with Transport Canada, put new measures and standards for commercial driver fitness into action. All [...]

Mining Insurance Witnesses EPA Impact: Ontario Concerns

This general mining insurance blog looks at the EPA and how it can affect a work project. In this case: salmon ecosystems.

Why mining insurance exists If you’re a mining company, odds are you are already used to facing risks. But there are some risks that are acceptable, and some that are foreseeable. Certainly when it comes to the business side, I’ve blogged about foreseen perils. But this mining insurance blog looks at a recent example of [...]

Market Your Club Creatively, Advises Insurance Specialist

Golf club insurance protects, but as brokers, we suggest looking at the club in new ways. Think outside the box: like a marketer would.

Golf club insurance can open opportunities for members Looking again at this news report from 2 years ago, one wonders if we’ve come any further in this industry. Many club owners would agree that the market is still as saturated, the competition just as fierce, and the response to the game is still as shaky as ever. [...]

Trucking Insurance Concerns Shift Into July: new HOS regulations

In July, trucking insurance concerns will shift due to the new regulations sought by the FMCSA. Read how it will affect the industry.

Trucking insurance balances safety with economy On July 1st of 2013, you can expect to see deeper scrutiny from your trucking insurance providers when it comes to safety and HOS. The adoption of the FMCSA’s newly revised Hours-of-Service rules will come into effect across the entire industry. Drafted in 2011, it is likely to be [...]

Mining Insurance Red Flags: D&O Insurance is Important Protection

Mining insurance may be the only thing protecting D&O in this era of heavy litigation. We examine reports you should know about.

New report suggests mining insurance (w/ D&O coverage) isn’t a priority The new report from Allen & Overy and Willis (April, 2013), suggests that 35% of directors were unaware of risk to their assets due to personal exposure to anti-trust enforcement. It’s not just assets either. Anti-trust action can lead to jail time as well. [...]

Logistics Insurance Update: ICBC News for Ontario

Our logistics insurance update spotlights news from BC. Ontario fleets be aware of proof-of-insurance requirements for drivers.

Recently, Hallmark has received news of how ICBC expects drivers to provide proof of insurance when travelling through British Columbia. This is a requirement for all companies to comply with the BC insurance mandate. And trucking / logistics insurance is a necessity. If you’re a trucking or logistics company, your insurance must be accounted for [...]

Important News for Ontario: Earthquake Warning

In the event of an earthquake, there are many things you can do to prevent serious harm to you your family members. The key is to be prepared with ...

At 9:43 a.m. on the morning of May 17th, 2013, an earthquake that originated in the Ottawa Valley was felt all the way down to Toronto. The earthquake measured 5.2 on the Richter scale. Hallmark wants to ensure that everyone has this important information with regards to protecting themselves and their families in the event of an earthquake. In [...]

Golf Insurance Is A Patchwork Not Tapestry: Ontario Savings

Golf insurance can’t be painted with broad strokes. Ontario clubs can save by paying attention to details in policies. Read how.

Golf insurance can’t be painted with broad strokes While I have talked at length about alternative uses for your club and getting yourself weatherproof events to lead your business through these tough economic times, I rarely talk about golf club insurance savings themselves. But as any golf club is aware, insurance is a major piece [...]