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Scheduling Assets on Your Home Insurance Policy
By Jake McCoy on Mar 24, 2025 12:00:00 PM
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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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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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
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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
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How Much is Property Insurance In Alberta? A 2024 Recap
By Jake McCoy on Jan 13, 2025 3:05:12 PM
Owning or renting a property in Alberta brings important responsibilities: Like property insurance. In 2024, Armour Insurance analyzed data on home, condo, and tenant insurance premiums to provide a general picture of property insurance costs in Alberta. By sharing these insights, we aim to help homeowners, condo dwellers, and tenants understand their coverage needs and get a baseline for protecting what matters most.
Topics: home insurance property insurance Tenants Insurance Condo Insurance
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Will Home Insurance Cover It? 5 FAQs of Home Insurance Coverage
By Jake McCoy on Sep 26, 2024 10:17:25 AM
Home insurance can be confusing, especially when it comes to understanding what is and isn’t covered. To help you navigate the complexities, we've compiled answers to the top five frequently asked questions about home insurance coverage. Whether you're wondering about damage to your AC unit or concerns about bed bugs, we’ve got the info you need.
Topics: home insurance property insurance Insurance Claims
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Will Home Insurance Cover It? The Top 7 FAQs of Home Insurance Claims
By Jake McCoy on Aug 25, 2024 10:06:00 AM
Home insurance can be confusing, especially when it comes to understanding what is and isn’t covered. To help you navigate the complexities, we've compiled answers to the top seven frequently asked questions about home insurance claims. From water damage to solar panels, we’ll cover the basics of home insurance coverage.