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3 Sep 2026

Simple shift habits to protect your commercial boiler

A maintenance engineer executes a preventive maintenance on backup generators.

3 Sep 2026

Smart maintenance strategies to keep critical equipment running

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17 Jul 2026

Managing the risks of outdoor industrial storage

Aerial view of open pit mine with environmental remediation

26 Jun 2026

Improve your tailings risk profile on a larger scale

A female engineer is checking on solar panels on a rooftop. She wears a reflective vest and a construction hat and is writing notes down on her clipboard

8 May 2026

Prevent rooftop solar panel problems with these simple steps

A conveyer oven in a restaurant kitchen

1 May 2026

How to minimize fire risk from high-speed commercial toasters

Woman in protective clothing checks equipment in a clean dairy production facility.

24 Apr 2026

Why ignorance is not a valid legal defense for food manufacturers

Carpenter using circular saw to cut the wood at construction site

13 Mar 2026

Wood dust explosions: the hidden danger you can prevent

Energy storage system with solar panels and wind turbines

22 Dec 2025

How BESS improves ROI and strengthens grid stability in renewable sector

Engineer checking fire suppression system in control room

17 Nov 2025

Important safety practices for commercial buildings: Inspection, Reporting, and Prevention

Projct engineer on construction site

19 Sep 2025

Use smart technology to manage water exposure on construction sites with Brickeye

Infrared camera detects a high temperature of an electrical circuit breaker

21 Aug 2025

Infrared thermography can help meet NFPA 70B standards

14 Jul 2025

Drone pilot project popular with commercial customers

Aerial view of a flooded office building & homes after record breaking rainfall.

27 Jun 2025

Is your business ready for a natural disaster? Six steps to an effective self-risk assessment

Mining conveyor

3 Jun 2025

Managing tariff-driven mining equipment risks

Woman engineer wearing white helmet, checking a control panel and writing notes with digital tablet in the control room.

5 May 2025

SPN spotlight: Protect your business with PrevTech electrical monitoring solutions

Security technology. Young woman scanning with smart phone before entering office building.

7 Apr 2025

4 key prevention tactics to reduce the risk of arson

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5 Mar 2025

Anatomy of a cyber claim

Accumulation of snow on the roof of commercial building with big icicles hanging outside glass walls.

14 Feb 2025

Prevent winter’s most common commercial property claims

4 Dec 2024

Aviva’s Specialist Partner Network has expanded

Energy storage power station

4 Dec 2024

Bringing battery energy storage systems (BESS) on board: Know the benefits and the risks

Robotic arm carrying larges shelf at modern distribution warehouse

27 Sep 2024

Managing fire risk in ASRS facilities

4 Sep 2024

How is Aviva using AI to serve you better?

13 Aug 2024

Solar panels: the importance of preventive maintenance

Man sitting in home office and looking at laptop screen

25 Jun 2024

How protecting small businesses from legal risks makes a difference

24 May 2024

Sustainability: How to address emissions in your supply chain

Safety inspector checking the fire extinguishers

23 May 2024

Does your building have a rigorous fire impairment procedure?

Wind turbine and solar panels

10 Apr 2024

ESG Risk 101 for businesses: Why (and how) you should get started

Coworkers looking at the laptop

22 Mar 2024

What businesses should know about AI (Artificial Intelligence)

29 Feb 2024

Property: Increase in natural catastrophes affect reinsurance protection in 2024

Emergency backup generator

26 Feb 2024

How to ensure your building can withstand a power outage

Wind turbines outdoor

13 Dec 2023

Why climate change and net zero matters to the insurance industry

Reviewing data

27 Nov 2023

Delivering great customer experience and solving problems with data science

Snow removal contractor clearing parking lots and walkways

30 Oct 2023

Winterize your property to prevent costly problems

Young woman grilling food at barbecue outdoors

15 Jun 2023

Grilling safety tips: How to keep your building safe from barbecue hazards

Young woman standing in front of white apartment wall with mold on it

29 Mar 2023

Why your building needs a water mitigation plan

Three men inspecting the roof of a building

19 Dec 2022

Roofing inspection: Regular roof inspections prevent costly problems

19 Aug 2022

How to create a contractor management policy

29 Jul 2022

Energy risk management: How does energy management relate to risk management?

25 Jul 2022

How to create an energy management plan for your building

10 May 2022

Protect your residential building: how to reduce the risks of hot work

10 May 2022

Why you need to report every incident at your business

22 Apr 2022

How to ensure your infrared survey is done right

28 Feb 2022

Tips for protecting your commercial or residential building from water damage

16 Nov 2018

What small businesses need to know as cybercrime continues to rise

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16 Nov 2018

The benefits of working with an insurance broker

Female gardener pruning plants at her store.

16 Nov 2018

How to structure and protect multiple businesses

Woman on the phone in an office.

16 Nov 2018

What information do I need to get a small business insurance quote?

Carpenter doing an indoor renovation.

16 Nov 2018

What insurance does your small business need?

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