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Spring Thawing; Protect your home from flooding

According to the Global Risk Institute the costliest impact of climate change affecting Canadians isresidential basement flooding. With springtime on the horizon homeowners need to be cautious as therise in temperature could result in spring thawing and lead to flooding. Living near bodies of water,creeks, and rivers escalate the risk

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Planning your Next Road Trip

A little forward planning can make the difference between an enjoyable road trip and a disastrous one. Before heading out, ensure your vehicle is up to the task. Book an appointment with your mechanic at least a few weeks in advance to ensure all fluids (oil, washer fluid, etc.) are

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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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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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Backyard Fireplace Safety

Backyard fireplaces and heaters have become more popular due to COVID19 as people look for more things to do at home and ways to safely visit with family and friends. While they are a great way to extend the outdoors there are some precautions to take so that you do

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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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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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Are you Protected from Water Damage?

Spring will officially arrive this week. Spring showers bring May flowers, however they also tend to bring spring flooding. Before that happens you will want to check your insurance policy to make sure you have appropriate water damage coverage. Waiting until the flooding starts is too late to add coverage.

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