CNA Blog— From the Experts

Whether a piece is sold through an auction or a direct sale to another person or company, serial numbers are seldom checked. As a result, thieves —including organized crime rings— are attracted to this low-risk, high-reward opportunity.

There is no question that the forthcoming General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will bring with it big changes to organisations; but change is not necessarily a bad thing, and GDPR should be viewed as an opportunity rather than something to be feared.

A new cornerstone of the GDPR is the obligation to not only comply with, but to also demonstrate this compliance.

Whether your contracting firm is renovating a historical facility in Vancouver, building a warehouse in northeast Alberta, or green retrofitting an office in a Toronto high-rise, your construction site has exposures.

The GDPR enhances existing data subject rights previously provided for under the Data Protection Directive 95/46/EC, while also introducing new rights, which will have large implications for business that gather or process personal data.

Multinationals that have some form of operations within the European Union will be majorly affected by the GDPR, making it not too much of a surprise that almost 40% of multinationals saw regulatory risk as one of the biggest rising risks in CNA’s latest Risk and Confidence Survey.

The growth in allied healthcare facilities continues to accelerate, as healthcare services are increasingly delivered outside of a hospital. And while the medical care is paramount, these outpatient facilities are challenged by slip and fall exposures that can place employees, patients and visitors in harm’s way, leading to significant claims.

According to a study by CNA Risk Control, failing to take steps to address slip and fall hazards in commercial real estate facilities can lead to costly claims. Learn three ways you can prevent slips and falls through proper floor maintenance and careful vendor selection.

Now that your tech firm is no longer in its infancy, what other Management Liability coverages are appropriate?

Imagine you operate a manufacturing facility that produces rolling assembly lines. An installation mistake occurs and your customer is unable to operate its facility and produce food products. Errors & Omissions (E&O) policies can provide your manufacturing facility with insurance coverage when these types of situations arise.