Home Maintenance Tips for Fall
October 24, 2016
Performing a handful of annual fall maintenance tasks can ensure your home is safe and ready for the colder months ahead. Insulate water pipes in areas exposed to cold temperatures. Check the roof to ensure that it can withstand the wear and tear of winter and that it won’t collapse under the weight of wet...
Halloween Safety Tips
October 24, 2016
Halloween is an exciting time of year for kids, but it can also pose potential dangers. The following tips can ensure that Halloween is both safe and fun: Accompany your child while trick-or-treating until he or she is old enough to go with a friend; this is usually around the age of 12 but is...
When should a claim be made?
September 13, 2016
One thing that sets insurance apart from other consumer products, is that it’s something we all have to buy, but hope to never need to use. So when is it worth making a claim?
Insurance policies are designed to address most of the common losses faced by business owners, home owners, and vehicle owners. That being...
Business Interruption – Broker Breakdown
August 5, 2016
Activity is what drives business. So what happens when that activity stops?
When your business suffers a loss, insurance is there to help replace the building, the stock, the equipment. But what happens to the income you lose while you are not operating? It takes time to replace and repair everything after a loss. This lost...
Contractors Insurance & Bonding
July 26, 2016
Whether you are a small or large contractor, selecting the proper insurance program to protect your business is important. Did you know that a properly tailored insurance program can help you secure bigger and better contracts?
Sometimes insurance is simple. You have a car, you buy your license plates and if you want more coverage you...
Simple Tips for First Time Home Buyers
June 17, 2016
Buying your first home is an exciting time, but it’s also a very busy time. Along with getting that first home, come a lot of first time experiences, getting a mortgage, setting up utility services, completing a title transfer with a lawyer, and obtaining insurance to protect the newly purchased home.
Often times, insurance is the...
Keep These Safety Tips In Mind During Wildfire Season
June 10, 2016
Wildfire Forces 80,000 Residents to Evacuate Fort McMurray
According to officials, approximately 80,000 people were forced to evacuate Fort McMurray, Alberta, and the surrounding area due to a large wildfire. The fire began on the afternoon of May 1, and experts believe it may have started as a result of dry, humid conditions.
With strong winds forecasted...
Choosing Your Best Option for Boat Insurance?
May 12, 2016
With summer fast approaching, it will soon be time to get the boats out of storage and head to the lakes, or maybe it’s time to buy a new boat this season. Boats can represent a significant investment and it’s important to make sure that the investment is properly protected with the proper insurance.
You’ll need...
Your Home Spring Checklist
March 23, 2016
Follow these easy steps to make sure there are no surprises this Spring. Your home insurance will cover many perils, however, some forms of water damage might not be included. Protect your home from costly damage that could be avoided.
INSIDE YOUR HOME Inspect the attic for signs of roof leaks. Inspect the washing machine and...