Road Trip! Protect your Car & Home
Hit the road prepared with these road trip tips.
Do you have Overland Flood Insurance?
With flooding affecting several parts of the country over the week, the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) recently revealed that only a small fraction of Canadians have overland flood insurance coverage.
Top 10 Ways to Protect Your Home from Theft
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:
Be Prepared to Stay Safe and Healthy in Winter
Winter storms and cold temperatures can be hazardous. Stay safe and healthy by planning ahead. Prepare your home and cars. Prepare for power outages and outdoor activity. Check on older adults.
November is Financial Literacy Month
People who are inspired to learn more about their finances during Financial Literacy Month shouldn't overlook the effect that insurance can have on their bank accounts.
IBC wants Canadians to Save & Protect
It's Financial Literacy Month and Insurance Bureau of Canada is helping Canadians “To Save and Protect”: to save money by better understanding their auto, home and...
Halloween Safety for your Family & your Home
During the Halloween season it is important to keep your child's safety in mind when planning costumes, decorations, treats and activities. Make sure that Halloween is a safe and happy experience for the whole family by preparing ahead of time.
Flood Damage & Your Property
Until recently, flood damage insurance has not been on top of mind for Central Ontario business and home owners. That all changed this fall, with increasingly unstable weather patterns and the heavy, slow-moving thunderstorm that slammed Windsor this past week: last year Toronto was waist-deep in water damage.
Beware the "Silent Killer" - Carbon Monoxide
Each year, hundreds of Canadians die from carbon monoxide poisoning. Named the “silent killer”, carbon monoxide (CO) is an odourless, tasteless, colourless and non-irritating gas that can cause brain damage and even death. It’s impossible to detect without a carbon monoxide detector which makes preventative measures so much more important.