These guides go deeper than the FAQ. Each one explains a topic in plain language, points to sources where specific rules are involved, and ends with the questions worth raising with a licensed broker. They are general information, not advice for your particular business.
Insurance Basics
- What does snow plow insurance cover?
- How much does snow plow insurance cost?
- Do I need insurance to plow snow?
- Does personal auto insurance cover plowing?
- How to lower snow plow insurance costs
Contracts and Certificates
- Snow removal contracts and insurance
- Insurance requirements for commercial snow contracts
- Certificates of insurance explained
- Zero tolerance contracts
- Per push vs seasonal contracts
- How to price snow removal contracts
Claims and Risk Management
- Slip and fall claims guide
- Snow removal claims guide
- Site logs and documentation
- Snow removal safety program
- Smart About Salt certification
Running the Business
- How to start a snow removal business
- Hiring subcontractors safely
Related Resources
Put the guides to work with our tools and templates, weigh options in the coverage comparisons, or look up a term in the glossary.
Further reading: Insurance Bureau of Canada: Types of business insurance coverage; Snow and Ice Management Association: Safety resources
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