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When the Wall Street Journal reported on the harmful effects of toxic workplaces on employee mental and physical health in October, they turned to NFP for survey data published in NFP's 2022 US Benefit Trend Report. Centred around U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy's finding that toxic workplaces are harmful to workers, the article referenced organizations' well-being spend as collected by our annual employer benefits survey. Consistent with NFP's expertise, the article highlighted the role

Although it varies from brokerage to brokerage, NFP Canada's Mike Goldman tells Canadian Underwriter acquisitions provide the advantage of partnering with a well-established firm with a robust client base across Canada.

NFP's announcement of its new executive leadership garnered media attention this week as both Insurance Business Canada and Canadian Manufacturing wrote about the news.

With the advancement of technology, supply chain management has undergone a tremendous change as of late. Advanced robotics and applying big data analytics to logistics operations have significantly improved performance and customer satisfaction in the supply chain industry. What Exactly is Supply Chain Digitization? Supply chain digitization, or supply chain digital transformation, is the process of transforming analog supply chain processes to digital ones by developing dedicated master data

According to Statistics Canada, approximately 500 vehicles are stolen every day in Canada. An incident of vehicle theft can increase your insurance premium and result in unanticipated financial losses. As a car owner, it is your responsibility to reduce the chances of your vehicle being stolen by taking the necessary precautions. It is important to educate yourself on vehicle theft and protection prior to experiencing an unfortunate event. Ask Yourself, Is My Car Prone to Theft? Unfortunately,

Environment Canada reports more than 100 millimetres of rain covered the Fraser Valley City of Abbotsford in November. The surrounding area was affected too. Flood warnings were issued in the same week for Coldwater, Coquihalla, Nicola and Tulameen rivers. Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth stated the province was prepared to implement Alert Ready, a public warning system that sends emergency notifications directly to cellphones. In the same month, Environment Canada meteorologist Rodney Bar

Severe weather like heavy snow, blizzards, ice, harsh winds and other winter elements can result in lasting damage to your commercial property. If you want to avoid filing insurance claims and possibly losing money, follow this building maintenance checklist. Commercial building maintenance checklist 1. Upkeep the building's heating systems For the winter months, it's important to maintain proper heat in all buildings, including unoccupied spaces. Start by assessing the condition of your HVAC s

Here we look at how the changing credit, economic and Covid environment will impact high risk zombie companies. One of the largest global airlines is one. Most of their planes are provided by a global manufacturer that is one as well. So, what is a zombie company? Generally, a zombie company is identified as a business in operation for over 10 years that generates just enough cash - or not quite enough cash - to service its large debt obligations (OECD). These firms will have a debt c

Fire Prevention Week, or National Home Fire Safety Week, takes place annually in October. It's week of fire safety awareness that has been observed nationally since 1925. It is recognized in the beginning of fall because it marks the start of the heating months, when the outside temperature drops, and homeowners begin to use gas or electric heaters to keep their homes warm. We want to take this opportunity to educate you on how to prevent in-home fires during the winter months (or any month for