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7 tips to prevent electrical fires at home
Electrical fires can do some serious damage to your home and put your family’s safety at risk. The good news is electrical fires, like other household fires, are often preventable.

Q&A: Can my credit score affect my insurance rates?
In Canada, different organizations and individuals have the right to view your credit score. Here’s what you need to know about your credit score, including how it’s calculated, how it can affect your insurance premiums.

Are you prepared for the unexpected? Why life insurance is so important.
Will the family I leave behind be able to enjoy a comparable standard of living? Will my children be properly cared for? Will my children need to pay a large tax bill and pay for my final expenses?

Your guide to household fire extinguishers
Fire is one of the leading causes of home insurance claims — but

Why it’s important to update your insurance address if you’re moving
To call Canada's recent real estate market ‘feverish' seems like

Backwater Valve 101
A sewer backup can be caused by anything from clogged or grease-filled drains to tree roots, collapsed sewer lines, or heavy rain — and once a backup begins, it can do a lot of damage. Installing a backwater valve can minimize your risk of having backed up sewage flow into your home.

Ten items to keep in your home emergency preparedness kit
Some severe weather events (like hurricanes, wildfires and earthquakes

Seven tips for successful spring cleaning
It's that time of year againthe birds are singing, the sun is shining,

What do the hazard symbols on household chemical products mean?
From drain cleaner towindshield washer fluidto cooking spray, you like

Beware of On-Line Pandemic Scams
According to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, since March 2020, over 8,500 Canadians have been duped by pandemic-related scams with an estimated cost of $7 million. Here's how to protect yourself from fraud.

Tis the Season Not to Gather
In our August issue, we explained how hosting a learning pod in your h

How to Stay on Track while Working from Home
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, many Canadians across the country ha

How a Missed Payment Can Impact your Insurance
We've all missed paying a bill at least once when we either put it asi

Avoiding insurance seller scams & finding a legitimate broker
With insurance fraud on the rise across the country, we want to arm you with the information you need so you can recognize potential scams and make smart choices, especially when it comes to buying insurance.

Do You Need Home Insurance to get a Mortgage?
While most people know you're legally required to have car insurance before driving a new vehicle, there's no similar legal requirement for buying a home.

Home maintenance: Spring/Summer edition
The good thing about home maintenance this time of year is that you actually get to do most of it while enjoying the sun!

How to Stay on Track when Working from Home
Canadians across the country have been asked to work from home as much

Vacant or Unoccupied Property, or Shut Down Operations
During this public health emergency, many businesses are having to cease operations and idle their facilities.

How to Keep your Personal Information Secure when using Smart Home Devices
We use smartphones and tablets for everything, from banking to sharing

What to Look Out for when Shopping for an Older Home
If you're in the market for a new home, you might be considering buyin

Simple Ways to Protect Yourself against Identity Theft
Identity theft is just what it sounds like; it's the process of steali

Five Ways to Keep Pets Happy over the Holidays
The holiday season brings family, food, and cheer! We all know pets ar

Five Things you should know About Cannabis Legalization and your Insurance
Since recreational cannabis use was legalized this past October, a lot

Top Tips for a Safe and Spook-tacular Halloween
Yes, it's that time of year again — when little goblins, ghosts,

Why did my insurance company cancel my policy?
Insurance policies can be cancelled for a variety of reasons, either by the customer or their insurer, depending on the circumstances. If you're wondering why your policy may have been cancelled or how

Liability Insurance for Commercial Drones is a Must-Have
Canadian Laws Define Recreational Versus Non-Recreational Use Whether

Why Wedding Insurance Might be Your Most Important Choice
Whether it's your own wedding or that of your child, there are a lot o

The 12 Scams of Christmas
The holiday season should be a time when family and friends come together in a spirit of generosity and goodwill. Sadly, there are some people out there who try to take advantage of that feeling of giving.

7 Tips to Enjoy Fireworks Responsibly
It should go without saying that fireworks are not toys. Not surprisingly, most incidents involving fireworks are a result of careless usage.

10 Home Cleaning Tips To Get Ready for Spring
Spring is a great time to refresh your home. With longer, warmer days comes the chance to open windows and enjoy more outdoor living.

Home Fire Safety
Each week about 7 people die from home fires in Canada. To protect you