More Ways to Help Protect Your Most Valuable Asset – Your Home!
Have you ever considered what you are covered for in the event of a water related loss and additional coverages that are available for purchase? Do you know if your home has any preventative measures installed and where they can be found? The following illustration shows how water can enter […]
Read MoreWind Damage – Are you prepared for the worst?
Many Ontario residents were caught off guard and impacted by sudden and intense windstorm events that have occurred over the past few years. Here is some information that could be beneficial to know as we head into the windy months ahead. There are several types of storms that can cause […]
Read MoreHow are insurance companies supporting you through COVID-19?
The first question our brokers were asked when COVID-19 hit in March of 2020 was, ‘what is my insurance company going to do for me during this time?’ And with Ontario subsequently dealing with wave two and wave three of the pandemic, we’re seeing the need for insurance companies to […]
Read MoreFlood Risk: Here’s what homeowners can do!
Homeowners are falling behind when it comes to protecting their homes from catastrophic events. As the frequency and severity of events increase across the country so should the preventative measures being taken by homeowners. This is especially the case when it comes to flooding. In fact, the number of homes […]
Read MorePrevent Damage to Your Home by Preventing and Removing Ice Dams
Ice dams are a common winter roofing problem that many are faced with. If the problem is ignored it can cause extensive damage to your roof, paint, gutters, interior, or dry wall. What is an ice dam? An ice dam is caused when snow melts on the upper warmer parts […]
Read MorePrince Harry and Meghan Markle’s engagement has us thinking DIAMONDS – and how to protect yours!
While everyone is busy thinking about the ring Prince Harry put on Meghan Markle’s finger, we are busy thinking about the rings you have on yours. The three-stone engagement ring which was reportedly designed by Prince Harry himself features diamonds from both Botswana (a recent vacation destination of the love […]
Read MoreOverland Water Protection
Ask us about Overland Water Protection According to Environment Canada, over the past sixty years our atmosphere has been getting warmer and wetter. Climate change could bring about another overland flood such as the storm in Burlington last year that saw 190mm of rain fall within hours causing severe damage. […]
Read MoreMortgage Insurance – What you should know
Mortgage Insurance If you own a home, it is highly likely you have what the banks call Mortgage Insurance, issued by them, which is attached to your home mortgage. Therein lays one of the biggest and most convoluted perceptions of what in fact this product is and what it isn’t. […]
Read MoreWater Damage & Sewer Back-up
Water Damage & Sewer Back-up by Cathy Cornhill, Director of Operations, Personal Lines Whether we want to acknowledge it or not, global warming and extreme weather patterns are expected to have an increased impact on our world in the next decade. Rarely a week goes by that we don’t read […]
Read MoreReducing the Risk of Basement Flooding
Basement flooding can be a substantial problem for homeowners as it can cause damage to the structure of the home, destroy personal property and can create health risks for the residents of the home. Although there is always a chance that a home may experience a flood, there are steps […]
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