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High Rise Fire Safety Tips

This is fire safety week. With more people living in high rise apartments and condos its important to know what to do if a fire occurs in your building. Here is how to best protect yourself and those around you: If there is a Fire in your Unit What to

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Defensive Driving Tips

Defensive driving techniques can help you proactively avoid accidents and the costly repairs. 1 Assume the people around can’t drive. The concept behind defensive driving is that drivers will make predictable mistakes so if you are expecting them you will be able to avoid an accident. Chances are if another

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Do I Have Enough Coverage on my Home?

Your home is likely your most valuable asset and as such it’s very important that you have it insured for an accurate replacement value. There is quite a bit of information required in order to accurately determine the replacement cost of your home. Your broker will ask you for the

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GETTING YOUR BUSINESS READY TO REOPEN

Whether or not your business has to close down due to a pandemic or as a result of a claim there are steps you need to ensure a smooth reopening. Create a Risk Management Plan If you did not already have one in place, now is a good time to

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Telematics Q&A

Telematics is a computerized source of data collection. Insurance companies have started to use this technology to create apps which can collect information on your driving habits with the incentive of lower premiums. How Much Can I Save? When you first enroll in the programs you will receive a discount

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Steps to take After Disaster Strikes

Ottawa has seen its share of natural disasters over the last couple of years. From the tornadoes to extensive flooding in 2019 and 2017. Here are some tips on what to do following a disaster. SAFETY FIRST Get out of harm’s way as soon as possible Check your surroundings for

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What you Should Know before Renovating

Whether you are starting a major project or updating the look of your home, renovations may affect your home insurance. Following these steps before renovations start will help ensure that your biggest investment is always properly protected. Research potential contractors Check their qualifications, references and request proof that they have

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Uber Coverage Explained

Uber drivers have some coverage through Uber’s commercial policy with Intact Insurance. Here is how it works. Uber’s commercial policy with Intact is broken down into three phases. Phase 1 is when an Uber driver is logged into the Uber app and is available to accept passengers. Phase 2 is

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Tips to Protect Yourself from Identity Theft

Identity theft has been on the rise in Canada for the last seven years with 19,584 cases being reported in 2018. Many of us assume that it will never happen to us. But are you sure you have taken all of the necessary precautions? Here are some tips to help

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You have had a Car Accident – Now What?

Being involved in a car accident is stressful. The shock of it will make it difficult to think clearly at a time when you need to make quick determinations and collect the information your insurance company will need. Here are some quick tips of what to do following a claim?

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