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Stay Dry With Umbrella Insurance: Because When It Rains, It Pours

By Jake McCoy on Feb 10, 2024 10:15:00 AM

In this litigious world, protecting yourself and your assets from liability is both important and increasingly difficult. While insurance policies such as auto, homeowners, and renters insurance have liability protection to financially protect you in a lawsuit, there are situations where they may not be enough. This is where umbrella insurance comes into play, offering an additional layer of protection beyond the limits of your standard insurance policies. 

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Alberta Auto Insurance Grid Rates Explained

By Jake McCoy on Jan 26, 2024 10:30:00 PM

If you’ve ever gotten a quote on auto insurance in Alberta, you may have heard the agent or the broker talk about insurance grid rates. If you’re not an insurance professional, the term “grid rate” probably doesn’t mean that much to you. Today we want to provide a short guide to understanding what “grid rates” are, what they do, and what it means for you.

Topics: Car Insurance Quote Auto Insurance Car Insurance Car Insurance Edmonton Auto Insurance Edmonton Grid Rating Insurance Grid Rating

Congratulations to Our $1K Giveaway Winners!

By Jake McCoy on Jan 22, 2024 2:00:00 PM

Throughout December and early January, we ran a $1,000 giveaway. Anyone who quoted their insurance or referred a client to Armour Insurance was eligible for the draw.

Topics: Car Insurance Quote contest contestwinner
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How Much Is Motorcycle Insurance in Alberta? A 2023 Update

By Jake McCoy on Dec 23, 2023 5:45:00 AM

With the 2023 Alberta riding season nearing its natural conclusion, we wanted to look back at how much motorcycle insurance costs in Alberta during the year. In the name of transparency Armour has compiled the data to get an accurate assessment of how much it costs to get motorcycle insurance. 

Topics: motorcycle insurance motorcycle theft motorcycle safety
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Guide to Commercial Auto Insurance: Answering FAQ's

By Jake McCoy on Nov 29, 2023 11:00:00 AM

Commercial auto insurance is a critical component for businesses relying on vehicles as part of their operations. This will provide answers to common FAQs regarding commercial auto insurance, coverage options, and policy requirements. Whether you're a business owner or an employee using company vehicles, this guide will provide the clarity you need to make informed decisions and safeguard your assets.

Topics: Commercial Insurance Alberta Commercial Insurance rates Commercial Automobile Insurance
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Alberta Auto Insurance Reforms Start by Defining "Safe Drivers"

By Jake McCoy on Nov 1, 2023 10:40:03 AM

On November 1, 2023, the Alberta government held a press conference with to announce changes to the auto insurance landscape for Alberta. Key takeaways from the press conference include:

Topics: Car Insurance Alberta Insurance Alberta Car Insurance Reform
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What Happens to Your Cyber Security When You Think Like a Hacker?

By Jake McCoy on Oct 26, 2023 9:30:00 AM

In September 2023, Armour Insurance and Accurate Network Services teamed up to host the first-ever Think Like a Hacker event. The event was all about how to protect yourself, your clients, and your business from cyber security threats. We wanted to take this opportunity to share some of the insights and maybe allow you to Think Like a Hacker too.

Topics: commercial insurance cyber crime cyber insurance
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Insurance Inflation 2023 Update: Personal Car Insurance

By Jake McCoy on Oct 25, 2023 7:00:00 PM

At Armour Insurance, transparency is one of our most important core values. We do our best to be transparent with our team, our partners, and of course our valued customers. So, in the spirit of transparency, we'd like to share some of the data we have on insurance prices year over year in Alberta.

Topics: Car Insurance Car Insurance Edmonton Inflation
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4 Terrible Ways to Get Cheap Car Insurance

By Jake McCoy on Oct 10, 2023 12:45:00 PM

A vast majority of car insurance shoppers in Alberta are looking for one thing and one thing only: the cheapest possible insurance for their cars. In all fairness, we get it. At the end of the day, the almighty dollar is what reigns supreme for most consumers. With that being said, we hope that by reading this short article, we might be able to change a few minds. That maybe, just maybe, price shouldn't be the only thing you care about.

Topics: Car Insurance Quote Car Insurance Car Insurance Edmonton
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3 Things I Look For When Shopping For a Used Vehicle (With Resources to Help)

By Jake McCoy on Sep 13, 2023 12:22:00 PM

When you’re in the market for a new to you vehicle, there are usually a handful of criteria that you use to make a purchase decision. Does it meet your needs? Can you afford it? Does it look how you want it to? Is it reliable? Is it safe? These are all important questions you should be asking before you make a vehicle purchase. Today we wanted to provide a few resources and ways on how you can answer three of the pressing questions you might have when shopping for a vehicle.

Topics: Car Insurance New Car used car car tips

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