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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 […]

Union Members Save $$ On Insurance

Offering groups preferred rates on home, marine and RV insurance Group insurance is defined by a single contract covering an entire group of people. Typically, the policy owner is an employer or an entity such as a labor organization, and the policy covers the employees or members of the group. Group insurance provides supplemental coverage […]

Your Home Insurance: Ways it Could Be Left Compromised or Void

Don’t just cover your head, taking your home insurance coverage for granted. Review it regularly to make sure you’re fully protected. Have you reviewed your home insurance policy lately? It’s unusual that it’s front of mind, tucked safely away in a filing drawer somewhere, so chances are it’s been a while. It’s worth, however, unearthing […]

Travelling Canada. Don’t Forget Travel Insurance!

With so much history and incredible, breathtaking vistas here in our own backyard, it can often beg the question, why travel so very far – across oceans and continents – when there’s SO much to see and do right here at home? Traveling throughout Canada and between provinces can make for a wonderful vacation, but […]

Home-sharing? Make Sure You’re Fully Insured!

Did you know? Over half of home-sharing Canadians are unaware their insurance DOESN’T cover losses or damage that could occur.* Short-term rentals through home-sharing platforms such as Airbnb and HomeAway are becoming more and more popular among Canadians all over the country. It’s a great way for guests to take advantage of the wonderful variety […]