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Someone Broke My Car Mirror, Here's What I did

By Jake McCoy on May 21, 2025 10:00:00 AM

After spending a wonderful Sunday out with my friends, I came back to my apartment around 8:30PM and parked my car on the street, just as I had done several times before without issue. After a restful nights sleep, I got up the next morning to less than pleasant surprise. Someone had kicked out my cars mirrors. 

Topics: car thieves Car Insurance car accident car safety
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Before the Smoke Rises: 10 Must-Haves for Your Fire Evacuation Kit

By Jake McCoy on May 7, 2025 11:55:00 AM

When wildfires strike, you may only have minutes to act. That’s why it’s so important to be prepared before there’s ever smoke on the horizon. Whether you live in a high-risk wildfire zone or simply want to be ready for the unexpected, this guide answers some of the most common fire evacuation questions and gives you a clear list of what to pack in your emergency go-bag.

Topics: home insurance fire safety
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Risk Revealed: Alberta's Top 10 High-Theft Vehicles

By Jake McCoy on May 1, 2025 4:15:00 AM

The top 10 most commonly stolen vehicles in Alberta have been released by Canadian company Équité. We wanted to do an in-depth look at vehicle theft frequency rather than sheer numbers. In essence, we wanted to answer the question, what type of vehicle is most likely to be stolen if you were going to purchase one? The following numbers are based on the rate at which a specific vehicle is stolen proportional to the number of vehicles on the road. 

Topics: car thieves Car Insurance theft insurance
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The $7B Impact of Canada’s 2024 Severe Weather Events

By Jake McCoy on Apr 30, 2025 10:30:00 AM

The summer of 2024 has gone down as the most expensive season for insured severe weather losses in Canadian history. With devastating floods, wildfires, and hailstorms, it served as a harsh wake-up call about the growing toll of climate-fueled disasters. For Alberta and the rest of the country, this isn’t just a seasonal anomaly, it’s a signal that the severe weather landscape is changing, fast.

Topics: Insurance Claims Climate Change
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Scheduling Assets on Your Home Insurance Policy

By Jake McCoy on Mar 24, 2025 12:00:00 PM

Home and tenant insurance policies have a designated amount of money that they will compensate in the event of a total loss. Scheduling an asset on your insurance is specifically naming that item or collection and having a value assigned to it that would be compensated if there was a total loss.

Topics: home insurance Tenants Insurance
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10 Things You Might Want to Name On Your Property Insurance Policy

By Jake McCoy on Mar 24, 2025 8:30:00 AM

Whether you live in a condo, a house, or you’re renting the place you call home, your property insurance is an important part of your financial stability. Regardless of whether you own the place you call home; an important part of your property insurance is ensuring you have adequate coverage for the contents.

Topics: home insurance property insurance Tenants Insurance
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Contents Coverage: Understanding Your Home Insurance

By Jake McCoy on Mar 21, 2025 9:30:00 AM

Your home is more than just four walls, it’s filled with the possessions that make it uniquely yours. From furniture and electronics to clothing and collectibles, these belongings hold both financial and sentimental value. That’s where contents insurance, also known as personal property coverage, comes in. It helps protect your possessions in case of unexpected events like theft, fire, or water damage.

Topics: home insurance property insurance
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Does My House Have a Sump Pump and/or Backwater Valve?

By Jake McCoy on Mar 20, 2025 6:15:00 PM

Ensuring your home is equipped with essential flood prevention devices like a sump pump and backwater valve can be crucial for protecting your property. In this guide, we'll explain what these devices are, how they work, and how to locate them in your home.

Topics: home insurance Basement Flooding
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The Guide to Auto Insurance In Alberta: Liability, Comprehensive, and Collision

By Jake McCoy on Mar 11, 2025 10:15:00 AM

Auto insurance is a necessary expense for any vehicle owner. It protects you financially in the event of an accident, theft, or damage to your car. Three levels of coverage are offered to protect your automobile: liability, comprehensive, and collision. Each type of coverage provides different coverages for your vehicle, and it's important to understand the difference between them.

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How Do I know What Kind Of Wiring My Home Has?

By Jake McCoy on Mar 11, 2025 1:00:00 AM

Knowing the type of wiring in your home is crucial for safety and insurance purposes. Different types of wiring have different risks associated with them, and understanding what you have can help you make informed decisions about maintenance and coverage. In Canada, homes can have various types of wiring, including aluminum, copper, and knob-and-tube. Here's a simple guide to help you identify what kind of wiring your home uses.

Topics: home insurance property insurance

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