Electrical fire prevention and safety
Contrary to popular belief, electrical fires are fairly common. Electrical fires actually account for one-fifth of all fires in Canada, and can cause significant property
The Northbridge Insurance Risk Services team is committed to providing you and your business with industry-leading, innovative risk services solutions, along with the guidance you may want to enhance your risk management practice. Each year, our Risk Services team conducts over 6,000 risk assessments and service calls for Canadian businesses.
Bringing years of industry experience and understanding of the businesses we write, our Risk Services specialists can help you with many aspects of your risk management through consultation or our unique training offerings.
Training Solutions
Northbridge Insurance Risk Services offers a variety of training programs, workshops and seminars that are geared towards specific industry sectors. Each course has been designed to help you run a safer, more profitable business. Using industry best practices and benchmarking, these programs are delivered nationally.
We can also customize programs to your business depending on your specific needs. Please contact your Risk Services consultant or broker for details.
Our Partners
Prevent environmental risks and manage hazardous materials
A spill can quickly happen – whether on the road or in the warehouse – and your employees need the right tools to contain it should this happen.
We’ve partnered with Quatrex Environmental, a Canadian leader in environmental compliance risk management, to provide our customers with preferred rates on products such as spill kits, spill pallets, steel containment, hazmat storage and flammable storage to help keep them safe.
All Northbridge Insurance customers can take advantage of our preferred pricing on Quatrex products (up to 15% discount). Call 1.800.967.3002 or send an email to [email protected] to take advantage of this offer.
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Helping protect your business against fire-related risks
We know managing fire protection needs can be a tall order — whether you operate from a single location or have facilities across the country.
That’s why we’ve partnered with Troy Life & Fire Safety Ltd. to provide Northbridge Insurance customers access to one of the most comprehensive fire safety sales and service networks in Canada — with preferred pricing and benefits normally reserved for large multi-location accounts.
With over 85 years of experience and a national reach, Troy is a recognized leader in fire alarm, fire suppression and sprinkler solutions. From design and installation to inspection, maintenance and testing, it offers customers the convenience of working with a single provider for all fire protection and monitoring needs.
Learn more by contacting Troy at 519.650.0600 ext. 224 or [email protected], or speak with a Risk Services consultant.
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Training on the road
Your fleet is constantly moving, which can make training and development a challenge. Let us help.
We’ve partnered with CarriersEdge, a leading provider of driver education programs, to provide you access to its comprehensive online learning resources at a discount. As commercial vehicle operators, you’ll benefit from the CarriersEdge complete library of courses, powerful testing and assessment tools and full-featured management reporting and analysis capabilities.
All of this is delivered completely online, training is accessible 24/7 which means no lost time on the road. Plus, Northbridge Insurance customers receive special discounted pricing!
Speak with a Risk Services consultant for details.
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Mobile risk management tools can help reduce risks to your operation and keep your employees safe.
We’ve partnered with Real Time Risk Solutions, a leader in safety management solutions for construction and commercial applications, to provide exclusive pricing for Northbridge Insurance customers.
The Real Time Risk Solutions technology can manage communication and documentation, streamline the collection of data and reporting to provide unique insights in real-time.
Speak with a Risk Services consultant for details.
Helping carriers navigate green freight benefits and best practices.
As a Canadian transportation leader serving fleets for over 70 years, we know that green freight considerations are becoming increasingly top-of-mind for carriers like you – but you may not know where to start.
That’s why we’ve partnered with SmartWay, a free and voluntary program offered by Natural Resources Canada to help you navigate green freight considerations and understand how adopting best practices can help improve your fuel efficiency, reduce your environmental impact, strengthen your reputation, and better position your business for the future. Learn more about SmartWay here or contact your Risk Services Consultant.
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How to reduce the effects of flooding
The effects of flooding can be greatly reduced by taking preventative and precautionary measures. We’ve put together a comprehensive list of things you can do
An underground utility checklist you can rely on
In 2023, there were more than 39 damages per work day to Canadian underground infrastructure. According to the Canadian Common Ground Alliance (CCGA), the facilities impacted include natural gas
