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Helping You Have a Happy and Safe Holiday Season!

The Holiday Season is a special time for festivities and celebrations with loved ones. It’s also a time when the number of preventable residential fires increases across Canada. The Holidays are, for all intents and purposes, upon us. Homes are strewn with twinkly lights, the Holiday parties are in full swing, and the festive glow […]

Thousands of Members Proud: BCGEU

Working Ventures Insurance is proud to support existing and retired members of BCGEU, providing group insurance discounts and savings! One of the largest, most diverse, and fastest growing unions in British Columbia, the BCGEU represents over 76,000 members in 550 bargaining units in the private sector and public services. The BC Government and Service Employees’ Union (BCGEU) […]

Old Man Winter Returns! A Guide to Winterizing Your Home

Winterizing your home can prevent unforeseen seasonal disasters as well as ensure your comfort and peace of mind all season long. While death and taxes may be a certainty for everyone, there’s another particular thing that’s certain for Canadians: winter! British Columbians may not be yet in the full throes of the season, and it’s […]

How a Wood-Burning Stove or Fireplace Impacts Your Home Insurance Coverage

Wood stoves and fireplaces: undeniable efficiency Fire has been sued to provide heat for thousands of years. Despite our many technological advancements in this Information Age, fire as a source of heat is still revered for its efficiency and ambience. In the early 1700’s, German immigrants invented stoves called Five Plates or Jambs. This was […]

Get Cozy! Enjoy Your Wood Burning Stove – Safely!

After a day on the slopes or skating on the lake, there’s nothing quite like relaxing in front of a hot wood burning stove. Enjoy your wood burning stove with peace of mind. Take the proper steps to protect your home and family from potential hazards like chimney fires and accidental burns. If you’re using […]

Insurance Terms – A Quick Reference

Insurance terminology can be confusing. For everybody! Let’s break down the most used words and phrases to help you better understand the policies. It’s not unusual to get stumped by all the confusing terminology associated with insurance. To help you navigate the variety of language used here’s a quick reference guide to some of the most common […]

Planning a Quick Getaway? Don’t Forgo Travel Insurance!

Even for a weekend trip to the USA, travel insurance can provide you peace of mind as well as coverage in the event of the unexpected. A new report from Allianz Global Assistance Canada (AGAC) suggests that Canadians are choosing to forgo travel insurance when they embark on quick getaways. For the small savings, the risks […]

12 Tips for Homesharing Hosts to Mitigate Risk

The benefits of homesharing extend to both the visitor and the homeowner. Most of the risk, however, lay at the feet of the host. Homesharing and long-term rentals have become incredibly popular both as renters as well as hosts. Offering your home up for rent through web-based homesharing platforms allows the unique opportunity to rent out […]