Archive for 'Home Insurance'
Earthquake strikes Ontario & Quebec
Read more here
While this seems to be a fairly minor event, it serves as a good reminder that the lower mainland is overdue for a major event. Are you ready?
Check out our friends at QS Quake Safe and make sure that your insurance policies include earthquake coverage!
Posted: June 23rd, 2010 under General News, Home Insurance.
Tags: earthquake, safety
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29 Days to go…have you rented your home out?
Based on the number of enquiries we’ve received from people who have rented out their homes suggests to me that either a) people haven’t rented it out or b) the message still is not out that it may affect your insurance policy!
If you have rented your home, even a portion of it, it is very [...]
Posted: January 14th, 2010 under General News, Home Insurance.
Tags: 2010, olympics, rental
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77 days to go….Have you rented your home out?
With only 77 days to go until the 2010 Olympics, the scramble for private accommadation is reaching it’s peak. Have you decided to open your home? Are you renting our part, or maybe the whole thing?
Allowing a rental in your home affects your insurance coverage. Please make sure that you contact us to make sure [...]
Posted: November 27th, 2009 under Home Insurance.
Tags: 2010, olympics, rental
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Here comes the rain again….
The rain has started falling; the wind is picking up. There is no denying that autumn is here and winter is coming quick.
With the rain and wind comes work to prepare your home for winter. Ensure your gutters and downspouts are clear - especially as the leaves begin to fall. Same goes for any [...]
Posted: October 14th, 2009 under Home Insurance.
Tags: fall, water, wind
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Back to School….
As kids (and parents!) everywhere gear up to go Back to School, we start getting a lot of questions about coverage for those of to college or university in other parts of the world. How does this affect their Autoplan coverage? What about the stuff they take with them?
Autoplan policies are valid any where in [...]
Posted: August 19th, 2009 under Home Insurance, ICBC.
Tags: back to school
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Kelowna Fires
Our thoughts are with the residents in Kelowna tonight as wildfires once again tear through the area. We hope that the devestation is not as severe as in 2003, and that everyone is safe.
To our valued clients in the area, if you need assistance please contact your insurers after hours emergency contact line. Phone numbers [...]
Posted: July 18th, 2009 under Commercial Insurance, General News, Home Insurance.
Tags: Forest Fire
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2010 Olympic Rentals
With just over 200 days until the Opening Ceremonies, we finally some clarity on what coverage will be offered if you plan to rent a portion of your home during the 2010 games.
Each insurance company has come up with their own solution. Some are providing limited coverage free of charge, some are providing more coverages, [...]
Posted: July 18th, 2009 under Home Insurance.
Tags: 2010, olympics, rental
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Inspections of rental properties very important
Many landlords don’t realize the need to occasionally look in on their investment properties. Like any investment, they need to be monitored to ensure maximum return. In fact, many insurance companies require that their clients inspect their investments on a regular basis.
Our standard requirements ensure that you visit the property every month for an external [...]
Posted: July 7th, 2009 under Home Insurance.
Tags: inspection, investment, rental
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Forest Fire Season
With summer officially begining just a few days ago, forest fire season is already in full swing. We have been getting many enquiries to confirm coverage, and the good news is that forest fire is generally covered by all insurance policies currently in effect. Fire is fire, no matter how it started except of course [...]
Posted: June 25th, 2009 under Home Insurance.
Tags: Forest Fire
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2010 Rentals
Interest in rental implications during 2010 is picking up. So, I want to keep this article near the top of our blog. See my original post on the issue here.
Posted: April 21st, 2009 under Home Insurance.
Tags: 2010, olympics, rental
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