How a Change in Occupancy can Impact your Condo Insurance
October 8, 2020
A lot of people don’t realize that any material change requires that the insurance company be notified. This needs to be completed within 30 days of the change, otherwise the insurance contract is void (ie. won't respond if you have a claim). No-one would ever want to be put in that situation, so let’s look...
10 Easy Ways to Immediately Save Money as a Homeowner
September 8, 2020
Owning a home can be very rewarding, but the costs definitely add up quickly! Between the mortgage,insurance, taxes, utilities, renovations and other ongoing costs, it is nice to find ways to save!
We have prepared a list of 10 easy ways to save money as a homeowner anyone can use to begin saving money around the...
Purchasing a Home With an Oil Furnace
September 1, 2020
Purchasing a Home with an Oil Furnace? Many rural homes still have an oil furnace. With an oil fuel tank on premises, there are some things to be aware of. In addition to being CAN-ULC-S602 approved and installed according to the oil-burning equipment installation code (CSA B139-09), where the tank is installed also dictates what...
Alberta Auto Insurance | 5 Tips for New Drivers
July 17, 2020
Getting your drivers license is an exciting time, but for new drivers, finding affordable auto insurance in Alberta can be difficult. Age, gender, marital status and experience all affect insurance rates and can make premiums quite high. Here are 5 tips for new drivers to consider when purchasing auto insurance. Take out an insurance policy...
What to Do If a Water Pipe Bursts in Your Home
May 6, 2020
Having a pipe burst in your home can be an overwhelming event and for many, the “next steps” to take are unknown. We have compiled an ordered list to help you in the event a pipe ruptures in your home and what to do about it.
1. Turn off the water: Complete this step as soon...
Sewer Backup Prevention Methods
April 20, 2020
Some of the most costliest homeowners’ insurance claims are from sewer and water backup mishaps. The most common cause of a backup in your sewer lateral is from items the line is not meant to handle.
There are a few simple things that you can do to prevent a sewer backup and protect your sewer line:...
10 Ways to Reduce Distractions When Working from Home
April 16, 2020
So many of us are working from home these days and an increasing amount of people are switching to remote work in response to COVID-19. Increased technology has allowed many to easily make the switch from working in an office to working in our home environment. Productively working from home can be a challenging experience...
5 Tips to Help Reduce the Spread of COVID-19
April 6, 2020
Canada has declared a state of emergency due to COVID-19 and it is imperative that we do our best to reduce the spread to help flatten the curve on infections. We have prepared a list of 5 ways you can help reduce the spread of this virus. 1. Wash Your Hands
This can’t be said enough....
How Working Remote Can Impact Your Mental Health
April 3, 2020
Working remotely is all the rage in today’s tech savvy world. At Swift, we love having the ability to take our offices with us anywhere, as working remotely can result in improved mental health and higher productivity. On the other hand, working remotely can also have negative impacts on your mental health that are often...
