The best way to enjoy consistently low rates on your home insurance in Calgary is to remain claim-free, and that means brushing up on your safety and accident prevention tips. This is especially important in winter, when slips and fall occurrences are at their peak. Remember: if someone hurts themselves on your property, you’re liable…
This past spring, southern Alberta suffered the costliest natural disaster in Canadian history. All told, the province’s insurance companies were on the hook for over $1.7 billion in property damage. As a result, many will be making changes to the way they provide coverage. A number of the province’s leading insurance companies are altering the…
Calgary home insurance policies must be renewed annually. Most people simply opt to carry over their existing coverage for another year without giving it much thought. However, this is a mistake you want to avoid, as it could cost you a great deal of money. Not only might you be paying too much for coverage…
In response to growing calls for more oversight and regulation, Alberta’s provincial government recently introduced a number of systemic amendments to help protect condo owners from potential financial pitfalls. The amendments are scheduled to be voted on in the provincial legislature in the spring of 2014. Proposed changes include clarifications to laws governing maintenance and repair…
One of the best ways to keep your Calgary home insurance low is to take every possible step to avoid filing a damage claim. As was proven this past spring, southern Alberta is prone to flooding, and as a homeowner, it is your responsibility to protect your property to the best of your ability. Fortunately,…
It appears changes may be in store for auto insurance in Calgary and throughout Alberta, thanks to a government proposal that would tighten up regulation of the province’s insurance industry. While you may be worried that increased government regulation is inevitably going to result in increased Calgary auto insurance rates, the proposed changes are designed…
Even before severe flooding devastated southern Alberta in the spring of 2013, insurance industry insiders were predicting that severe weather trends were pointing to an eventual increase in home insurance rates throughout the province. Acknowledging a rise in claims due to stronger and more frequent storms, insurance industry statistics showed that Alberta homeowners had suffered…
Calgary is of the pet-friendliest cities in North America, and estimates suggest that the number of households with pets exceeds the national average of about 56 percent. That also means that there are many pets who accompany their owners on car trips, which can increase risks if you’re not careful. An unrestrained pet can be a…
Insurance brokers in Calgary offer a comprehensive range of vital protections to Alberta’s farmers. If you own or operate a farm, you have a lot at stake. Not only do you have to look after your property and your buildings, but also your farm equipment and machinery, your livestock, and yourself. To meet the unique…
In the age of cell phones, distracted driving has become a major hazard on our roads. Alberta instituted a distracted driving law in 2011, banning a whole host of activities that divert driver attention from the road. Unfortunately, statistics show that Alberta’s drivers may be struggling to adapt. In 2012, a total of 4,613 charges were laid…