Home Insurance

When it comes to insurance fraud, Canadians claim to be trustworthy, but 15 cents out of every dollar paid in premiums goes toward covering fraudulent claims, according to Allstate Canada, costing the industry an estimated $1 … Read More

Every minute and a half, there’s a residential break-in somewhere in the country, according to the property and casualty insurer SGI Canada. Eighty per cent of those occur during the day, and most burglars force their … Read More

A Fall home maintenance checklist is not synonymous with fun, but it’s essential to protecting your largest investment. You have house insurance in case something goes wrong, but it’s best to avoid a claim. The fall … Read More

Smoke detectors are common in homes to prevent fires. But, water damage can be just as costly for homeowners and their respective insurance rates. Without leak detection, water can wreak havoc when it’s unleashed into a home … Read More

Other than flooding from burst pipes or appliances gone haywire, water damage isn’t included in standard home insurance policies. And we only have to look back to the southern Alberta flood in June 2013, the torrential … Read More

If you just bought a condo, or you’re renting one, you may be wondering how much condo insurance you need. Part of your condo fees is for maintenance and insurance of common or shared areas such … Read More

Consumer surveys show that most Canadians interested in buying a condo were unclear about what insurance protection they needed. Worse, most were completely unaware of the differences between condo insurance coverage and home insurance. Did you … Read More

It’s annoying if you forget to take out the recycling or pick up bread during your supermarket run, but you can always make an extra grocery trip or write a to-do list for next week. There … Read More

Can a connected or smart home save you money on home insurance? In 2015, Fortune.com said 45% of all insurers felt connected devices will be a significant driver of revenue growth within 3 years. It’s 2019 … Read More

Have you bought enough home insurance? A comprehensive policy covers your home against someone injuring themselves on your property and damages to the building be it from a storm or vandalism. It also gives you contents … Read More