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Buying an Older Home: 5 Factors That May Effect Your Home Insurance

Feb 27, 2018 9:56:28 AM
If mature neighbourhoods are more your style over new subdivisions, and you’re in the market to buy a new home, chances are you’ll be looking at houses that have been around for 30 years or more. Some older homes, however, haven’t been maintained as well as others in ensuring that all systems are up to today’s standards. Before making a “new to you” house your home, there are a few details about the home you’ll want to make sure you know because it may affect your home insurance rates, and in some cases, getting coverage.

Winterizing your Business - Property & Premises

Feb 6, 2018 11:08:27 AM
You work hard to build and maintain your business. That’s why it’s important to ensure you’re protected from all potential losses – especially when they’re avoidable. Whether we experience a mild winter or harsh storms, the cold season can cause property damage and safety concerns. By preparing your business premises in advance, you can reduce winter’s impact on you, your staff and your customers.

Fall Home Maintenance and your Insurance

Oct 25, 2017 9:13:51 AM
Fall is THE perfect time to prepare your home and property for winter. Whether you like it or not, winter is on its way and it will be here before you know it. To ensure you’re prepared for it, you need to take action now, not once we get our first snow storm. The temperature outside now is just right to get the garden and lawn ready for winter, put away your summer tools and get out your snow shovel and other cold weather tools.

Top 10 Ways to Protect Your Home from Theft

Feb 7, 2017 10:36:55 AM
We live in a relatively safe country; but that doesn’t mean we should let our guards down. According to Statistics Canada, last year police-reported break-ins were up for the first time since 2003 with over 159,000 break-ins or a rate of 444 per 100,000 population. We all know what to do when we’ve been broken into—call 911. But what can you do to decrease your chance of getting broken into in the first place? Here are 10 tips to keep your home safe: