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8 Factors Affecting Alberta Home Insurance Rates

There’s nothing like your home. It’s where you spend a lot of your time. It’s an investment. It’s your place of refuge. In Alberta, your…

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Car-Sharing Insurance – Are You Covered?

Recently, car-sharing has taken off across Canada. You can “borrow” or rent a car for a fee determined by how long you use the car….

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Home-Sharing Insurance

Home-sharing is an alternative to hotels that allows visitors to a city to stay in a privately-owned room, apartment, or home. This phenomenon has exploded…

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The 5 Biggest Reasons Alberta Auto Insurance Rates Are Increasing

J.D Power’s 2019 Canada Auto Insurance Satisfaction Study released on February 14, 2019, stated that Alberta has seen the largest jump in its average for…

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Bylaws and Home Insurance: Expectations vs Reality

Imagine a situation where you’re out to a fancy dinner in Canmore to celebrate an important milestone. Near the end of the dinner, you get…

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Commercial Vehicle Insurance for Small Businesses Explained

One of the most common questions our brokers get is “Do I need commercial vehicle insurance for my small business?” Unfortunately, there is a lot…

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7 Uncontrollable Factors Affecting Home Insurance Rates

Factors affecting home insurance rates include those that determine the likelihood of damage to your home and the cost to repair or replace your home….

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Do I need rental car insurance for summer vacation?

Renting a car during your summer vacation can make your trip one to remember: you can go at your own pace, explore off the beaten…

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8 Scenarios Not Covered by Home Insurance

Home insurance is for anyone who is interested in financial security, peace of mind, and safeguarding their home and belongings. It’s also required by many…

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