<img height="1" width="1" style="display:none" src="https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=454479291403716&amp;ev=PageView&amp;noscript=1">

Jake McCoy


Recent posts by Jake McCoy

4 min read

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.

2 min read

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
5 min read

What Does My Property Liability Insurance Cover?

By Jake McCoy on Mar 5, 2025 9:45:00 AM

When you own or rent the place you call home, it is incredibly important to get property insurance. In some cases, you're legally required to have insurance to be able to get a mortgage or sign a lease. Even if you're not technically required to have a property insurance policy, it's still in your best interest to get property insurance that at the very least gives you liability protection. 

Topics: property insurance liability third party liability
4 min read

Auto Liability Insurance: What Is It And How Much Do I Need?

By Jake McCoy on Mar 4, 2025 8:30:00 AM

As a driver, it's important to have insurance to protect yourself and others in case of an accident. In Alberta, the legal minimum car insurance is third party liability coverage. In this article, we'll cover what auto liability insurance is, what it covers, whether it's enough, and how much liability insurance you need.

Topics: Auto Insurance Car Insurance Car Insurance Edmonton edmonton car insurance liability third party liability
3 min read

The Implications of Having Your Insurance Cancelled for Non-Payment

By Jake McCoy on Feb 27, 2025 10:45:00 AM

Staying up-to-date on payments is an essential part of protecting yourself and your assets. However, life can throw unexpected challenges our way, and missed insurance payments can happen. As an insurance consumer, it's vital to understand the implications of such situations and what could happen if you're cancelled for non-payment. This short article will breakdown the implications of being cancelled for non-payment and some of the challenges that come with that.

Topics: payments Cancelled for Non-Payment
3 min read

Dwelling Coverage: Understanding Your Home Insurance

By Jake McCoy on Feb 25, 2025 9:30:00 AM

When it comes to protecting your home, having the right insurance coverage is essential. One of the most important components of a homeowners insurance policy is dwelling coverage. But what exactly is dwelling coverage, and why do you need it? Let's break it down.

Topics: home insurance property insurance
4 min read

How to Prevent your Car Battery Freezing in Extreme Cold

By Jake McCoy on Feb 14, 2025 11:45:00 AM

As temperatures plummet to bone-chilling levels, your car becomes more than just a means of transportation—it can be your lifeline in the freezing cold. When temperatures reach the level of "extreme cold" batteries are a common reason for vehicles not starting. Today, we wanted to provide a handful of tips and tricks to help keep your car battery from freezing. 

Topics: Car Insurance Car Insurance Edmonton
4 min read

Risk Revealed: Ontario's Top 10 High-Theft Vehicles

By Jake McCoy on Feb 12, 2025 2:00:00 PM

The top 10 most commonly stolen vehicles in Ontario 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: Auto Insurance Car Insurance theft
3 min read

Outbuilding Coverage for Home Insurance: What You Need to Know

By Jake McCoy on Feb 8, 2025 7:00:00 AM

When most people think of home insurance, they typically think of coverage for the main structure of their home. However, many homes also have additional structures on their property, such as sheds, detached garages, or barns. These structures are commonly referred to as outbuildings, and they can be just as vulnerable to damage or loss as the main house. That's why it's important to understand outbuilding coverage for home insurance. Here is some information to help make sure you have the right protection in place.

Topics: home insurance property insurance
3 min read

Are Insurance Claims Taxable in Canada?

By Jake McCoy on Jan 30, 2025 12:10:25 PM

A question that I get asked from time to time is: The money that is paid out in an insurance claim, is that taxable? This creates an interesting question about what is considered income. In order to answer this question, we wanted to look at a few scenarios.

Topics: Insurance Claim claim

Featured

Posts by Tag

See all