Canadian winters can be harsh, so we need to prepare our homes to minimize damage from snow, sleet, ice and wind. Here are some key tips for winterizing your home: 1) Test and maintain smoke detectors. 2) Inspect furnace annually and clean or replace air filters monthly. 3)...
Life insurance can help your loved ones deal with the financial impact of your death. The death benefit paid from a life insurance policy is a tax-free, lump-sum amount that can be used to: - Replace your income so your family can maintain their standard of living -...
- by Nancy Costa, Vice President, The Hull Group Life insurance is one of the most important purchases you can make for your family. You want to make sure that your loved ones are financially stable once you pass away. Here are some things to help...
- by Nancy Costa, Vice President, The Hull Group Accidents happen and they can result in a claim against you under your home or auto insurance policy. But what about if there is a gap in coverage and/or your underlying policy limits aren’t enough? Or maybe...
Condo Insurance 101, by Myriam Attard, Vice President, The Hull Group Being properly insured as a Condo owner is very different from that of a traditional homeowner policy. There are some key things you need to know that will protect you in the event of a...
Your homeowners insurance policy is there to protect you from losses like fires and burglaries, but an often forgotten part of having this coverage is documenting your possessions. Insurance carriers are much more likely to reimburse you if you can show them a lost item’s...
Winter Driving - Skids One of the most dangerous winter driving hazards is skidding. If it happens at a high speed, the result can be deadly. But most skids can be avoided by simply adjusting to driving conditions and knowing how to recover from a skid. SKids...
The Canadian insurance industry saw a bit of an unusual catastrophe season last year, with more cats in the second quarter than the third, and Ontario beating out Alberta for insured losses. There were a total of 12 catastrophes last year (a catastrophe is an event...
