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Cryptocurrency Insurance Could be a big industry in the future

What is cryptocurrency insurance? The cryptocurrency sector has been rising in recent times, and it also has various distinct sets of characteristics that make it all the more vulnerable to cyber-attacks. Thus, one who works or deals with this sector must always protect it in their mind, for without the protection plan, they might end up losing everything they invested in the crypto. There are a lot of steps that can be taken to eliminate these risks, and one of them is cryptocurrency insurance . There are a lot of threats for businesses and enterprises that invest in cryptocurrency or use it for their profit; however, once they are covered with cryptocurrency insurance, they are most likely to safeguard themselves from any such threat. The cryptocurrency insurance was developed to protect against cryptocurrency losses that occur due to several cyber attacks. People in businesses around the globe invest a lot in the cryptocurrency market, and if they end up losing the invested amount,

What is Event Liability Insurance, and Why is it so Important?

Insurance is a contract between an individual and a company in which the individual receives a certain amount of money in case of a significant loss or misfortune. For example, health insurance helps recover a certain amount of hospital expenses caused by severe health issues or accidents. Similarly, event liability insurance is specifically for hosts or event managers to recover their expenses in case of cancellation, damage, or injury. Managing an event is a matter of patience, attention to detail, and a lot of planning. No matter how much planning goes beforehand, however, things might go wrong on the day. Diminutive issues can be supervised on the spot, but significant mishaps, unfortunately, require insurance to recover. Special event liability insurance supports the host from tragic incidents like an injury, damage to any expensive equipment, or, worse, event cancellation due to unforeseen circumstances. The events usually covered by event liability insurance are- wedd

CHES Solutions Spécialisées Quebec City Office Strengthens Quebec Presence for the MGA

  TORONTO, ON, NOVEMBER 16, 2021/insPRESS/ —  CHES Solutions Spécialisées   has significantly strengthened its Quebec presence with the opening of a new office in Quebec City. “We are seeing very strong business growth from the Retail Brokers in and around the Quebec City region, and in accordance with our successful strategy of being available to brokers in their region, we are delighted to support the Quebec City insurance industry with our award winning service, extensive capacity and appetite,” said Gary Hirst, President and Chief Executive Officer of  CHES Special Risk . CHES Special Risk is one of only a few remaining independently owned and operated MGA’s in Canada, offering Brokers access to P&C market products, as well as life, Group Benefits, and investment advice, through our Sister operations of  CHES Vie  and  CHES Life . “ We have been servicing Brokers in the Quebec City region for a number of years, and have several Underwriting team members already operating from t

Why is it necessary to have Construction Insurance in Canada?

Construction is one of Canada's big business industries, and it provides jobs to more than 1.2 million Canadians. The compound annual growth rate is up to 8.5% by the year 2024, and it makes growth around $354.9 billion. Due to its increasing growth, it is also essential to get it insured so your workers can work without any worry and efficiently.   Planning for future risk management and construction coverage insurance for any construction company is key to staying ahead. However, there are two common types of risk are involved  Property damage Causing injury to third party   All the contractors, electricians, renovation contractors, and HVAC technicians need to obtain a minimum of $200,000 contactor liability insurance and maintain valid construction insurance in Canada . In a risk-laden construction business and for a risky environment, construction coverage insurance in Canada is a must.   This Construction insurance in Canada will protect the cont

CHES Special Risk: Best Jewellers Insurance Provider in Canada

 We don’t live in a perfect world. Disaster can strike anywhere. If we face health issues, have a road accident, a mishap while travelling or have our jewellery stolen or damaged, having insurance is a parachute. Insurance allows us some degree of protection in a financial way. What is jewellers insurance or jewellers block insurance? The word ‘block’ is inspired by the French term ‘en bloc’, which means ‘all in one’. An insurance providing all in one coverage for risks associated with high-value items like jewellery, diamonds, gold, silver or fine arts in the commercial business, including manufacturing, wholesaling or retailing, is known as jewellers block insurance . The risk associated with jewellery is increasing every day. So it becomes 100% necessary for jewellers to have jewellers block insurance . For example, Mr Robert is a jewellery shop owner. Seeing the diamond rates going higher, he is worried about risks like robbery, theft during transit, fire at his shop, etc. Havin

CHES Special Risk introduces livestock and animal mortality insurance

  CHES Special Risk  is adding livestock and animal mortality insurance to its portfolio in response to the growing interest in the capability of the farming and agricultural sector. In a statement, the managing general agent said that it has not imposed limits on the size or value of a herd or flock. Coverage is also available for owners or operators of “specialized” livestock, where the herd is raised for wool or low-cholesterol meat. The firm added that coverage is not limited to traditional livestock such as sheep, cows, and horses, but also extends to llamas, goats, alpacas, ostriches, and special-use animals, including police and guide dogs, the training costs of which can run thousands of dollars. “We have seen a huge increase in interest in our capabilities in the livestock sector and are delighted to play our part in providing value added to the livestock Insurance and animal-related industry, which is increasingly diverse,” said Gary Hirst, president and chief e

CHES Special Risk: Best Jewellers Insurance Provider in Canada

 Life science is one of the leading, influential, and innovative industry sectors around the globe. The companies within its broad sector are trying to develop, experiment, and make the new drugs, market them, their devices and treatments, and many more. They are also working inside its changing market trends, and in comparison with others, Life science companies have their requirements. The requirements of Life Science depend on the scale of business, whether it is a startup with a creative idea or an established company with a roster of products in the market. Many life-changing healthcare innovations and modern medical miracles are happening in the laboratory. These well-settled research and development testing centres continuously create new drug therapies, medical equipment, and treatments to keep Canadians healthy. Pharmaceutical companies and laboratories are aware of the risk of healthcare and life science research. Those drugs go for clinical trials where experts are inspecte

10 Things You Didn't Know About Trailer Insurance in Canada

  Trailer insurance in Canada covers any form & size of trailer that you might use to transport or tow supplies, vehicles, goods, and equipment. However, there are many types of trailers varying widely in value. Trailer insurance also covers different trailers, such as motorcycle trailers, horse trailers, ATV trailers, utility trailers, boat trailers, & other varieties. The amount and type of trailer insurance depend upon its value and usage. To find out what kind of coverage you need for your trailer, contact CHES Special Risk professionals. For more information, you can read our list of things about trailer insurance before you apply for the same: 1. There are three types of trailer insurance in Canada that cover your trailer, collision, comprehensive & liability. The way you use your trailer dictates the insurance coverage. 2. A collision policy pays to fix your trailer if it is damaged in an auto accident, regardless of fault in the crash. 3. The comprehensive insura

Myths and Facts about Super Visa Insurance in Canada

 Before directly digging into the facts and myths about super visa insurance in Canada, first, let’s see what a super visa insurance means. What is super visa insurance? The super visa insurance of Canada is a temporary resident visa (TRV) for parents and grandparents of the people living in Canada. Medical insurance for super visa provides medical care for the grandparents and parents living in coverage for the parents and grandparents of the resident. A super visa is a multi-entry visa that allows multiple entries for a period of ten years. Super visa also allows an individual to stay for two years at once in Canada. Now that you have a fair idea of what super visa insurance in Canada means, below are some of the facts and myths you should consider before applying for it. Facts about super visa insurance in Canada · You need at least $100,000 coverage . So, you will get all the facilities and advantages of the insurance. · Minimum coverage should be of one year to get access to al

CHES Special Risk Brings the Best errors & omissions insurance in canada

  Choosing an insurance provider that has unlimited access to the latest markets from the Lloyd’s of L o ndon is a must for safeguarding clients against the present day exposures, risks and challenges. Talking about leading MGA’s in Canada, CHES Special Risk has carved a niche for itself among leading entities with a diverse market offering, unique exposure and industry expertise. Offering one-of-a-kind  errors & omissions insurance in Toronto , Canada’s award-winning MGA is helping numerous businesses and clients avail best in class protection. CHES Special Risk now extends brokers and their clients exclusive access to  Errors & Omissions insurance in Canada  for miscellaneous professional risks. Extensive E&O insurance in Canada for a diverse range of industries experiencing hard-to-place risks. The many industries that can be appropriately covered with such covers include: fork lift training, photography, recruitment consultants, event planners, interior designers, tour

Make your Jewellery safe with CHES Special Risk Jewellery Insurance

  Who is CHES Special Risk Inc.? CHES Special Risk Inc . is a Canadian Firm offering broker services for the Insurance Product offering. Founded in 2004, CHES was a favourite among domestic Canadian Insurers, and then later becoming a Lloyd’s approved holder in 2009. Having offices in Toronto, Ottawa, and Quebec, CHES Special Risk Inc offers products in over 200 sectors, including property and general liability, construction, landlord, high-end homeowners, transportation and cargo, various kinds of insurances, and many more. What makes Jewellers Block Insurance / Jewellery Insurance so Important? Jewellers Block Insurance is of utmost importance to any jewellery retailer , manufacturer, or distributor dealing with exorbitant items such as jewellery, art, gold, silver, and diamonds because a loss can significantly impact overall business performance. It provides extra protection and assures financial safety for manufacturers, retailers, distributors and consumers dealing with these

Restaurant fires and how they are caused

 Kitchen exhaust and gas connections should be near the top of a restaurant client’s risk management agenda. Improperly maintained kitchen exhaust systems are a common cause of restaurant fires, wrote Larry Anderson, editor of TheBigRedGuide.com , in a recent article. This is because grease can accumulate in kitchen exhaust systems, Anderson suggested in Preventing Restaurant Fires Requires Maintenance And Technology . There is a risk that when hot smoke and steam passes through the ventilation system, this can cause grease to ignite. “Grease traps should be properly emptied and cleaned or they will catch fire,” Anderson wrote. Kitchen fires are just one source of attritional losses that commercial underwriters are noticing in the hospitality industry, said Gary Hirst, CEO of managing general agent CHES Special Risk, in an earlier interview. Hirst was commenting in the context of the difficulties some hospitality clients — such as restaurants, nightclubs, hotels, motels, and event venu

A true entrepreneur- Gary Hirst

 LONDON IS a beacon for entrepreneurs like Gary Hirst. It’s the beating heart of busi-ness and finance in the UK, and it’s home to the world’s oldest insurance market-place, Lloyd’s of London. It was the hustle and bustle of the city that attracted Hirst fresh out of school and gave him the drive to walk the streets of London, knocking on door after door in an attempt to follow his father’s advice: “Go and find a job working at Lloyd’s.” Hirst’s persistence paid off when he landed a job in 1984 at Fenchurch Group, which was the largest independent wholesale broker in the London market at the time. He started at the bottom, tasked with filing, photocopying and making the occasional run to the sandwich shop, before he was given the opportunity to shadow a senior broker and learn the craft of broking to under-writers and Lloyd’s syndicates. He started in the North American department and later joined the international department, where his experience spanned international property, constr

Canadian MGA association takes centre stage with new board of directorsGary Hirst is stepping down as president of the Canadian Association of Managing General Agents (CAMGA). “You might think it is strange that I am pleased to be stepping down,” Hirst, the CEO of CHES Special Risk Inc. business insurance companies in canada, announced during CAMGA’s annual general meeting Thursday. “The reason why I am pleased is the association is now established and it is sustainable.” Hirst, a founding member of CAMGA, was a driving force behind the creation of the association. He noted that CAMGA’s bylaws stipulate his term as president ends after two years. CAMGA’s new board will select a new president and board chairperson soon, the association’s managing director, Steve Masnyk, told Canadian Underwriter after the AGM. During Thursday’s AGM, CAMGA members elected nine new members to CAMGA’s board of directors. CAMGA now has 65 MGA members, which is about 80% of the total number of MGAs in Canada, said Hirst. “Now that we are a proper collection of members, that in itself adds an enormous amount of strength,” Hirst said. “It makes the insurers aware that we are a proper professional body of people. We are not just ragtag underwriters looking to write various pieces of business that domestics can’t write.” It can also help MGAs raise investment capital, suggested Hirst, the CEO of CHES Special Risk Inc. business insurance solution provider in canada. “The banks can see that there is a proper national association in place. If you are a member of that association, you have got to be serious. I think there is a huge amount of added value when it comes to looking to invest in your companies. I would encourage the new board to continue with that train of thought.” The nine new members of CAMGA’s board of directors elected June 10 are: John Barclay, South Western Insurance Group Patrick Bouchard, Plan B Insurance Solutions Inc. Randy Carroll, Approved Casualty & Surety Michael Lough, Intact Public Entities Fred Morison, a10k Inc. and Aurora Underwriting Services Inc. Kent Pitkin, April Canada Jean-Francois Raymond, Groupassur Johann Schneider, i3 Underwriting Managers MaryKate Townsend, Pacific Marine Underwriters CAMGA’s three pillars are education, advocacy, and regulation, Hirst said. CAMGA has a committee of four who are “leading the charge to pre-empt provincial regulators from taking the regulatory route that members would not like to go down,” said Masnyk. The regulatory affairs committee is comprised of Carroll, Stephen Stewart, Lough, and Michael Bennett. “We are in talks with over half of the regulators in this country about our proposal,” said Masnyk. During Virtual Symposium B.C. May 6, Masnyk explained CAMGA’s approach to regulation. At that time, Masnyk said CAMGA was working on a proposed regulatory regime that it would recommend to more than 10 insurance regulators across Canada. “The goal here is for the sector to have uniform standards to meet as far as confidence, professionalism, and trust. How that looks at end of day we don’t really know, but we are working towards that,” Masnyk said May 6. A Virtual Symposium B.C. audience member asked Masnyk who regulates and controls the MGA market. “We have probably 14 different answers. It depends on the province and depends what kind of entity you registered as,” Masnyk said at the time. “There is no such thing as an MGA category of licensing or registration. The majority of MGAs are licensed as brokers across the country. Some jurisdictions have no requirement to register as anything.” During the June 10 AGM, Hirst explained why advocacy is important. “It’s not just telling everyone how wonderful we are. It is being able to advocate the services that an MGA provides. It helps us to appeal to governments — the amount of money the MGA industry pays in taxes is incredibly important.” Feature image via iStock.com/Prostock-Studio Source:-https://www.canadianunderwriter.ca/associations/canadian-mga-association-takes-centre-stage-with-new-board-of-directors-1004208991/ John kart Love to read books and write about trending topic.

Gary Hirst is stepping down as president of the Canadian Association of Managing General Agents (CAMGA). “You might think it is strange that I am pleased to be stepping down,” Hirst, the CEO of CHES Special Risk Inc.  business insurance companies in canada , announced during CAMGA’s annual general meeting Thursday. “The reason why I am pleased is the association is now established and it is sustainable.” Hirst, a founding member of CAMGA, was a driving force behind the creation of the association. He noted that CAMGA’s bylaws stipulate his term as president ends after two years. CAMG A ’s new board will select a new president and board chairperson soon, the association’s managing director, Steve Masnyk, told  Canadian Underwriter  after the AGM. During Thursday’s AGM, CAMGA members elected nine new members to CAMGA’s board of directors. CAMGA now has 65 MGA members, which is about 80% of the total number of MGAs in Canada, said Hirst. “Now that we are a proper collection of members, th