http://blog.shscorp.ca an SHSC blog Fri, 30 Dec 2011 14:50:03 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 http://blog.shscorp.ca/index.php/2011/09/01/hope-for-the-best-expect-the-worst-developing-a-risk-management-plan/ http://blog.shscorp.ca/index.php/2011/09/01/hope-for-the-best-expect-the-worst-developing-a-risk-management-plan/#comments Thu, 01 Sep 2011 18:21:08 +0000 Rachel Magee http://blog.shscorp.ca/?p=2170 There seem to be as many definitions of ‘risk’ as there are risk managers, but simply put, risk is anything that impacts your ability to achieve your objectives. By identifying risks and strategies for mitigating risks, some incidents can be prevented and the impact of others can be controlled. Learn how to develop your own risk management plan.]]> http://blog.shscorp.ca/index.php/2011/09/01/hope-for-the-best-expect-the-worst-developing-a-risk-management-plan/feed/ 0 http://blog.shscorp.ca/index.php/2011/06/30/natural-disasters-and-their-impact-on-insurance-premiums-in-canada/ http://blog.shscorp.ca/index.php/2011/06/30/natural-disasters-and-their-impact-on-insurance-premiums-in-canada/#comments Thu, 30 Jun 2011 14:32:47 +0000 Rachel Magee http://blog.shscorp.ca/?p=1742 Natural disasters appear to becoming an increasingly more common occurrence. What do these events and their related costs mean to you as a housing provider?]]> http://blog.shscorp.ca/index.php/2011/06/30/natural-disasters-and-their-impact-on-insurance-premiums-in-canada/feed/ 2 http://blog.shscorp.ca/index.php/2011/05/06/7-faqs-on-common-room-insurance/ http://blog.shscorp.ca/index.php/2011/05/06/7-faqs-on-common-room-insurance/#comments Fri, 06 May 2011 17:09:02 +0000 Rachel Magee http://blog.shscorp.ca/?p=1531 Do my residents need this insurance for regular meetings or casual gatherings? What is the benefit to my corporation in requiring our residents to purchase their own insurance? How much does the insurance cost and how do our residents apply for it? And More.]]> http://blog.shscorp.ca/index.php/2011/05/06/7-faqs-on-common-room-insurance/feed/ 0 http://blog.shscorp.ca/index.php/2010/09/15/ontarios-auto-insurance-reforms/ http://blog.shscorp.ca/index.php/2010/09/15/ontarios-auto-insurance-reforms/#comments Wed, 15 Sep 2010 16:53:35 +0000 Rachel Magee http://blog.shscorp.ca/?p=1019 If you drive, you need auto insurance and you have probably heard about the auto insurance reforms that became effective in Ontario on September 1st. What you may not have heard about though, is what those reforms are and why they were necessary. ]]> http://blog.shscorp.ca/index.php/2010/09/15/ontarios-auto-insurance-reforms/feed/ 0 http://blog.shscorp.ca/index.php/2010/08/18/potting-soil-a-hidden-household-fire-risk/ http://blog.shscorp.ca/index.php/2010/08/18/potting-soil-a-hidden-household-fire-risk/#comments Wed, 18 Aug 2010 15:02:13 +0000 Rachel Magee http://blog.shscorp.ca/?p=976 As a housing provider and landlord, you are constantly on the lookout for hazards and potential safety risks. But did you ever think that potting soil could pose a fire hazard? ]]> http://blog.shscorp.ca/index.php/2010/08/18/potting-soil-a-hidden-household-fire-risk/feed/ 0 http://blog.shscorp.ca/index.php/2010/06/14/party-roomcommon-room-rentals-part-5-in-a-5-part-series/ http://blog.shscorp.ca/index.php/2010/06/14/party-roomcommon-room-rentals-part-5-in-a-5-part-series/#comments Mon, 14 Jun 2010 18:05:20 +0000 Rachel Magee http://blog.shscorp.ca/?p=801 Over the last few weeks, we’ve talked about the different considerations when renting out your common and/or party rooms. What have we learned? More>>]]> http://blog.shscorp.ca/index.php/2010/06/14/party-roomcommon-room-rentals-part-5-in-a-5-part-series/feed/ 0 http://blog.shscorp.ca/index.php/2010/05/20/party-roomcommon-room-rentals-part-4-in-a-5-part-series/ http://blog.shscorp.ca/index.php/2010/05/20/party-roomcommon-room-rentals-part-4-in-a-5-part-series/#comments Thu, 20 May 2010 14:27:43 +0000 Rachel Magee http://blog.shscorp.ca/?p=758 When renting out your common and/or party rooms, one last thing to remember is that any property belonging to your tenants, the event attendees or organizers is not covered by your corporation’s insurance policy. More>>]]> http://blog.shscorp.ca/index.php/2010/05/20/party-roomcommon-room-rentals-part-4-in-a-5-part-series/feed/ 0 http://blog.shscorp.ca/index.php/2010/04/09/party-roomcommon-room-rentals-part-3-in-a-5-part-series/ http://blog.shscorp.ca/index.php/2010/04/09/party-roomcommon-room-rentals-part-3-in-a-5-part-series/#comments Fri, 09 Apr 2010 17:06:02 +0000 Rachel Magee http://blog.shscorp.ca/?p=603 Last time, we talked about the issues and risks of relying on your corporation’s own insurance coverage when renting out your common/party rooms. This week we’ll tackle another consideration when renting out these rooms: requiring the event organizers to purchase their own insurance.More>>]]> http://blog.shscorp.ca/index.php/2010/04/09/party-roomcommon-room-rentals-part-3-in-a-5-part-series/feed/ 0 http://blog.shscorp.ca/index.php/2010/03/16/party-roomcommon-room-rentals-part-2-in-a-5-part-series/ http://blog.shscorp.ca/index.php/2010/03/16/party-roomcommon-room-rentals-part-2-in-a-5-part-series/#comments Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:57:44 +0000 Rachel Magee http://blog.shscorp.ca/?p=531 In this part 2 of a 5-part series, we'll look at the liability issues that your corporation could face by allowing events that serve alcohol to take place on your property. More>>]]> http://blog.shscorp.ca/index.php/2010/03/16/party-roomcommon-room-rentals-part-2-in-a-5-part-series/feed/ 0 http://blog.shscorp.ca/index.php/2010/03/02/party-roomcommon-room-rentals-part-1-in-a-5-part-series/ http://blog.shscorp.ca/index.php/2010/03/02/party-roomcommon-room-rentals-part-1-in-a-5-part-series/#comments Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:13:11 +0000 Rachel Magee http://blog.shscorp.ca/?p=469 Many of you have common rooms and/or party rooms for your tenants’ social events or community meetings. But did you know that there are insurance considerations associated with the use of these rooms? Here are a few things you should know. More>> ]]> http://blog.shscorp.ca/index.php/2010/03/02/party-roomcommon-room-rentals-part-1-in-a-5-part-series/feed/ 0