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Posts about Home Insurance (4):

Flood Damage & Your Property

Oct 3, 2016 12:06:55 PM
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

Feb 10, 2016 11:16:26 AM
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.

Pan Am Games & Your Insurance

Jul 6, 2015 11:46:06 AM
With the Pan Am Games only days away and the Parapan Am Games shortly after, the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) will see an influx of athletes, coaches and fans. If you are considering renting your home to game attendees, Acumen Insurance and Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) recommends making sure you are properly insured.

Coverage for Overland Flooding Now Available

Jun 2, 2015 9:31:09 AM
A major complaint levelled against the insurance industry is that it has failed to provide coverage for consumers who, through no fault of their own, have seen their homes and belongings destroyed by flood. With the announcement by Aviva that insurance coverage will now be made available with Acumen Insurance for overland flooding, let us hope the critics will be silenced.

Top 3 Big Ticket Home Maintenance Projects and Your Home Insurance

Mar 17, 2015 10:26:01 AM
Spring is a popular time to begin looking into home maintenance and preparing your house for the years to come. After the winter thaw, it’s a good idea to survey your house for damage and make any repairs as quickly as you can. For larger projects, however, many people think they can turn to insurance. But home insurance plans are not maintenance plans. In fact, home insurance only really works if you have taken measures to ensure your home is properly maintained in the first place.

Spring Thaw & Ice Damming

Mar 11, 2015 11:07:54 AM
Warming temperatures in the Hamilton and surrounding community that began Sunday and were forecast to continue for the week could contribute to ice damming, a condition that can result in expensive water damage to homes, suggests a local roofing company.