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The Benefits of Cyber Liability Protection¶

Living and working in this digital technological era comes with many benefits (faster communication, fast online purchasing, etc.) but the downside to certain online activity is that data can become susceptible to potential security risks. The best course of action is to be proactive and take the necessary precautions beforehand. Cyber liability…

Planning the Best & Safest Road Trip¶

  With summer comes festivals, fireworks, friends, family and fun! For many families, traveling is also a big part of the summer, and knowing the best and safest ways to do it will help to ensure the best experience possible. When it comes to road trips especially, there are certain important considerations to make during the planning process…

Life Insurance 101¶

  The planning of your future is something that should take thoughtful consideration. Having the peace of mind in knowing that your family is properly protected in the event that the worst occurs is important, yet some still avoid acquiring life insurance because they associate it with morbidity, which it couldn't be further from. In any case…

How To Avoid Impaired Driving¶

  Seems easy enough, right? Just don't drink or consume any type of drugs before operating a vehicle. The only issue is that sometimes it's what was prescribed by a medical practitioner to help alleviate a particular condition which is causing the issue; not because it was mis-prescribed, but either how it affected your body wasn't anticipate…

Summer Safety: Smart Travels¶

Being that this is Canada's 150th anniversary celebrations of all types abound. The amount of people expected to be on the hill for Canada Day this year will be one for the books, which means that keeping yourself and loved ones as safe as possible should be your top priority. Whether you're traveling in from out of town to join in on the festivit…

Summer Safety: Safe Teen Driving¶

Driving is something that requires a lot of focused attention and consideration for others that are on the road with you. As technology continues to improve to help make life easier in many ways, the potential for distractions while driving has increased, especially with the use of smartphones and younger drivers. Safe driving is something that ev…

Summer Safety: Best Boating Practices¶

The next entry in our summer safety series still has to do with water, but rather than the safest way to swim in it we're focusing on the best ways to stay afloat when operating a boat/other aquatic equipment. Here are some considerations (legally required and suggested) to make before getting on any boat: • Canadian-approved flotation device or…

Summer Safety: Your Home's Pool¶

Since the weather has finally decided to get warmer (and hopefully stay that way for a while..fingers crossed!) we thought it'd be the perfect time to start a summer safety series! Every week we'll be focusing on a different aspect of summer fun and the best way to make it as safe as possible. First up is the pool; a great way to stay cool on the…

Home Buyers Conversation¶

Buying a home is one of the biggest and most important investments that most people will make in their lifetime, which means that it is something which should never be taken lightly. Making an informed and educated decision requires one to be properly educated and informed..enter the Home Buyers Conversation! Do you want to get into the Real Estat…

Ahhhh! Cottage Life¶

  The Great Outdoors! Smores – Campfires – Family Time – Sun Cottages today are homes.  They are seldomly built as shacks with an outhouse anymore.  Most of us want to have that country lake side escape but do not want to forgo any of the amenities of a city home. Many surprises exist when it comes to insuring cottages.  Most…

Liability Limit: Should I Increase Mine?¶

The warmer weather is finally here (and looks like it will stick around for more than just a couple days as well!). With it comes spending more time outdoors playing with summertime toys and doing fun activities with friends and family. Nice weather is also perfect for backyard parties and barbecues. It's great to have people over to celebrate any…

Staying Prepared: How to Best Handle Emergency Situations¶

The recent flooding events in Ottawa, Quebec and the surrounding areas drastically affected many people; from individuals, families, businesses and the like, no one was immune to these effects. The silver lining however (which is usually the case during situations like these) is people coming together to help one another. Something else which even…

Staying Safe On The Road: Bicycle Edition¶

It's important to remember that the operation of any type of vehicle is a privilege, and not a right; everyone loves being able to have the freedom which operating a vehicle can provide, but it should never infringe or come at the expense of someone else's safety. Sharing the road is something that all different types of vehicles (cars, trucks, bi…

Dental Coverage: Something to Smile About¶

As April (which is Oral Health Awareness Month) draws to a close it's important to reflect on just how important maintaining dental health is. From the perspective of the patient, keeping a healthy mouth means being able to prevent serious oral issues from developing (or worsening), and because dental hygiene is linked to overall health, becoming…

Personal Valuables - Insurance Floaters¶

Precious items may require special insurance.   Some items are irreplaceable. Did you know home insurance policies include limits of insurance on many items? jewellery furs watches money numismatic property bullion bikes fine arts antiques wine ... All policies are different.   A floater or blanket floater ( A type of insurance…

Protecting Your Health¶

The idea of protecting one's health can mean many different things; eating a healthy and well balanced diet filled with nutritious food, getting enough sleep on a regular basis, drinking enough water, and being physically active at least 20-30 minutes a day are a few ways to ensure that you are as healthy as you should be. Visiting your medical pr…

Preventing Water Damage Before it Hits Home¶

Regardless of how important something is, if it isn't properly dealt with or is over consumed it can have adverse affects. Take water for instance..it's a necessity of life which allows us and other living things to grow and thrive, however a torrential downpour of rain dealt from mother nature that falls on a house which isn't effectively able to…

Home Appraisal - A Good Idea When it Comes to Insurance¶

Spring Home Renovations – What You Need to Know Before Any Work Begins¶

Insurance for Contract Breweries¶