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DCPD For Alberta Car Insurance: What is it and how does it work?

By Jake McCoy on May 11, 2023 10:45:00 AM

DCPD is an insurance acronym that stands for Direct Compensation for Property Damage. DCPD was introduced in Alberta on January 1, 2022, as a part of the Alberta governments auto insurance reform measures. DCPD is used in several Canadian provinces including, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland. The results of DCPD have been faster claims response, consistent treatment during claims, and drastically lower litigation costs.

Topics: Auto Insurance Car Insurance Car Insurance Edmonton DCPD
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Collision Coverage For Car Insurance: Deductibles, Hit and Runs, and When to Make a Claim

By Jake McCoy on May 9, 2023 1:45:54 PM

Learn the differences between liability, comprehensive, and collision insurance coverage, and why collision insurance may be necessary. Collision coverage is the only type of coverage that financially protects the insured's vehicle in an accident, regardless of who's at fault. Learn when collision coverage is required, such as when financing a vehicle. See the different deductibles available to you and the point at which you should make a claim on your insurance. 

Topics: Auto Insurance Car Insurance Car Insurance Edmonton collision car accident
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Comprehensive Car Insurance: Protecting Your Vehicle and Your Wallet

By Jake McCoy on May 2, 2023 2:25:44 PM

When it comes to protecting your car, comprehensive car insurance is an essential coverage to consider. It provides coverage for your vehicle in case of theft, fire, vandalism, or other types of damage that are not caused by a collision with another car.

Topics: Auto Insurance Car Insurance Car Insurance Edmonton Auto Insurance Edmonton Comprehensive
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Armour Insurance Native Plant Garden

By Jake McCoy on Apr 22, 2023 10:30:00 AM

In the summer of 2022, Armour Insurance partnered with Aviva Canada and the Canadian division of the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) to create a native plant garden for the Armour Edmonton office (located at 5750 75st NW). Where their was once gravel, rocks, and dust, there is now a brilliant garden full of plants native to the area. 

Topics: Aviva Insurance Armour staff Armour Insurance staff House Plants
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How To Register to Be an Organ Donor In Alberta

By Jake McCoy on Apr 7, 2023 10:15:00 AM

In honour of Logan Boulet, Humboldt Broncos defenceman, April 7th is green shirt and organ donation awareness day, we wanted to create a short guide on how you too can register to be an organ and tissue donor in the province of Alberta. 

Topics: donation
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Armour Day Off Raffle Program Supports Racing for the Cure

By Jake McCoy on Apr 3, 2023 1:47:13 PM

At Armour Insurance, we know how valuable a day off can be, which is why we created the day off raffle program! Every month, Armour Insurance sells day off raffle tickets to our staff for $2 each. The Armour team draws someone's ticket each month, and that person gets a bonus paid day off! There is no limit to how many tickets one person can purchase.

Topics: Armour staff donation donate
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Does the Fog Look Like Pea Soup? Here's 7 Tips to Help You Through It

By Jake McCoy on Mar 16, 2023 12:45:00 PM

If you're an Albertan like me, you're probably not used to thick fog on your commute to work. My friends and family over in BC look at this thick fog and they think nothing of it really. Today is just a regular Tuesday for them. For me? I was white knuckling it on my way into the city. In order to help my fellow Albertan's, here are 7 helpful tips to getting you through the fog safely.

Topics: Auto Insurance Alberta Alberta Insurance Fog Defensive Driving
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How One Call Saved Me Money on My Phone Plan: How You Can Benefit Too

By Jake McCoy on Mar 10, 2023 9:09:00 AM

On Saturday afternoon I was relaxing on my couch with my girlfriend watching some of the afternoon hockey games. We kept getting the same couple of ads for new cellphones, which I should indicate came at a rather timely moment. Our phone contract ended in January of this year and I hadn't gotten around to really looking for what kind of new phone I might want next. 

Topics: group insurance
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5 Common Causes of Spring Flooding and How to Avoid Them

By Jake McCoy on Mar 3, 2023 11:30:00 AM

As the weather warms up and snow starts to melt, spring can bring an increased risk of flooding in homes. Whether it's heavy rainfall or melting snow, excess water can seep into basements and crawlspaces, causing costly damage to homes and belongings. Fortunately, many causes of spring home flooding can be prevented with some simple steps. We'll explore some of the most common causes of spring home flooding and provide practical tips on how to prevent them. By taking these measures, you can help safeguard your property and prepare for the season ahead.

Topics: home insurance property insurance Basement Flooding flooding Homeowners Floods
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The Surprising Benefits of Property Insurance: 4 Things Covered Beyond Your Home

By Jake McCoy on Feb 17, 2023 10:45:00 AM

When it comes to protecting your home, property insurance is a must-have. However, many homeowners are unaware of the additional benefits that property insurance can provide beyond just coverage for the physical structure of their home. From personal property protection to identity theft protection, property insurance can offer a wide range of protections for your assets. In this article, we'll explore the surprising benefits of property insurance and show you how you can use it to protect more than just your home.

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