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
Slips, trips and falls are among the most common and most expensive liability claims against business owners. As an occupier of a commercial premise you are required to keep aisles, stairs, walkways, driveways and parking lots reasonably safe for people visiting your property. If reasonable steps are not taken to
The first official day of winter is just around the corner and with snow starting to fall it is time to make sure that you are ready for the sleet, ice, wind and snow to come. These simple tips from the Insurance Bureau of Canada can help you prepare your
The 2017 Safe Driving Study shows an overall increase in collisions across the country with Ontario making the top 3 of the province with the most claims between 2013 and 2017. In the last 4 years Stittsville has become a safer place to drive with a 24% decrease in the number
If you have recently renewed or purchased a commercial insurance product, chances are your broker brought up the topic of purchasing privacy breach coverage. Insurers have responded to the increase in breaches by developing products to help address some of the costs their customers face following a breach. Coverages available
The May long weekend marks the beginning of cottage season for many. Here are some tips to help you get your cottage ready for a fun filled summer! PLAN AHEAD Nothing is worse than spending two hours in cottage bound traffic only to realize that half of what you need
When someone mentions that they are going camping you might envision this: However Canadians are increasingly opting for more comfortable options such as a vacation trailer or motorhome. According to the Canadian Recreational Vehicle Association RV wholesale shipments in Canada increased 28.37% in 2017.
Insurance claims, while inconvenient, are normally straightforward affairs. Your car has been stolen or damaged in an accident. Your home has sustained damage due to a burst pipe or fire. These are arguably among the main reasons why people purchase insurance in the first place. But every so often the
A common misconception is that your auto insurance rates will improve as the demerit points on your driving record are reduced. This is not the case. Insurers are not concerned about how many or how few demerit points you have. What they do care about are the number and type
We hear it all the time ” It will not happen to me”. However, water damage has surpassed fire as the leading cause of home insurance claims. The Insurance Bureau of Canada estimates that insurers have paid out an average of $400 million a year for severe weather events, most