The Covid-19 pandemic has forced many businesses to send their staff home and close their doors. We continue to see organizations disrupted and staff laid off. As a commercial insurance provider we're receiving many questions asking to clarify if Business Interruption coverage offers protection in a situation like this. Unfortunately it does not, here's why.

A lot has changed for Canadian businesses and their employees over the last week, Armour included. We have suspended walk-in appointments to our office and many of our staff are now working from home.

For many of us, working from home is becoming the new norm, so how do you keep from going squirrely in this new norm? Armour veteran broker Jen Jarratt has a few tips that may just help you stay the course.

The impact that the Coronavirus is having on industries around the world seems to be spreading wider everyday. The travel industry is one that continues to be affected. Some recent changes we've seen with travel insurance companies reflect that this industry will continue to be affected for some time yet.

Economical Insurance has announced that they have launched a new accident towing service for customers with private passenger and light commercial vehicles. This service is available to Economical Insurance customers anywhere in North America.

The first piece of dash cam footage I saw was taken from a police cruiser in the Southern US. The officer had pulled over a woman for speeding and she wasn't very please with him. Since then, I've seen plenty of Russian dash cam videos where pedestrians throw themselves onto parked cars in hopes of securing a settlement from the driver. It's clear that these cameras would help solve a dispute over who is at fault, but do they do anything to lower your insurance rates.

The Canadian Condominium Institute has announced changes to the Condominium Property Regulations that may  leave condo unit owners holding a bill for up to $50,000. The changes that took effect on January 1, 2020 will allow condo corporations to seek recovery of insurance deductibles from an owner for damages that originate from the owner's unit.

The Intact My Driving Discount App is the newest way to save on your insurance in Alberta. It's available to all Intact customers and easy to sign up. If you don't have access already, give your broker a call and get set up today. Here's a quick video on how to get started using your Intact My Driving Discount App.

Armour Lethbridge is participating in Lethbridge Family Services' Angel Tree Christmas Campaign this year. Drop off a new toy at our Lethbridge Location for one of over 2,100 children to open this Christmas. 

It is finally time to announce the winner of our Intact Client Centre Summer Contest! But first: The contest was so successful over the summer that we've decided to give everyone another chance. Sign up between now and the end of the year for a chance to win $500! Don't worry, we'll include those of you who already signed up as well.