Hike Ontario's insurance program runs from May 1 to May 1 of the next year, so it is time to indicate whether you wish to apply for the period starting May 1, 2022. You can do so by filling in a non-binding Application Form, for which we created a SurveyMonkey survey. I will then forward your responses to our broker, who will then confirm our Commercial General Liability (CGL) and Directors & Officers (D&O) rates. We are very likely to see a 10% increase over last year's rates.
Also, the insurer is "highly recommending" that First Aid Kits and a First Aid Responder be at every outing. While this is not a policy requirement, we have included some questions in the survey, so that we would have some initial information, which will also serve as a baseline.
Visit the Members Area (login required) for more information about the Hike Ontario insurance program, as well as the link to the SurveyMonkey application. If you are interested in participating in the insurance program, please respond to the survey by Saturday, March 26, 2022. Please no late submissions, as this creates too much extra work.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Frieda Baldwin
Hike Ontario
705-245-1005