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How to protect your vehicle from electronic car theft
Electronic car theft — also known as keyless car theft or a relay attack — is on the rise as more and more vehicles become equipped with modern technology, including…
6 ways to prevent car theft
While it isn’t always possible to predict or prevent auto theft, consider a few simple steps you can take to protect your vehicle from being stolen: Stash your valuables in…
Tenant insurance: what is it and who needs it?
One of the most common myths about insurance is that renters just don’t need it, plain and simple. Your landlord has insurance, so you’re covered, too…aren’t you? Not to burst…
Protect yourself against identity theft
“Identity theft” is just what it sounds like; it’s the process of stealing someone else’s personal information (or their identity) with the intent to commit a crime, most often for…
NEWSFLASH – HBG part of Brown & Brown
Brown & Brown, Inc. announces the acquisition of Highcourt Breckles Group DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., April 3, 2023 – J. Scott Penny, chief acquisitions officer of Brown & Brown, Inc. (NYSE:BRO),…
How to prevent water damage in your home
Water can cause a significant amount of damage in your home — but many homeowners don’t think about preventing water damage until it’s too late. Take these 10 steps to…
What does a ‘hard insurance market’ mean?
If you have insurance (or if you’ve recently been shopping for car or home insurance), you may have heard that the Canadian insurance industry is in the middle of a hard market. Even…
Back to basics: 7 commonly forgotten driving rules
As memories of your driving school days get smaller and smaller in your rear-view mirror, it’s easy to pick up bad driving habits and forget some of the basics. While advanced…
Dash cams and car insurance: why you should install a dash cam
March is Fraud Prevention Month. Fight scams with dash cams! A vehicle is a big investment, so it makes sense that you’d want to protect it in as many ways…
How to keep ice off your sidewalks all winter long
Have you ever seen your life flash before your eyes as your feet slipped out from under you on a particularly icy winter day? Or cringed as you watched Jimmy,…
Before, during, and after: driving through a Canadian blizzard
There’s no denying that Canadian winters are beautiful. But when you have to get in your car and hit the road, that picturesque snow globe we call home can start…
Keep your dog warm and healthy all winter
Chances are you know not to leave your dog in the car in the summer. But what about in the winter? Whether you’re taking your dog for a walk or…
Unifor Local 88 | Another $5K Winner
Unifor Local 88 | Another $5K Winner Congratulations to Arnie, a proud union rep at Unifor Local 88. Arnie was entered into the Economical Insurance 5K Giveaway contest just for…
Business Interruption Prevention
Employ the services of a professional accountant to: Prepare financial statements. Perform an annual audit of your books. Maintain a list of secondary suppliers of materials in the event your…
Cyber security for small businesses
Cyber Insurance and Protection DYK – According to Statistics Canada survey, 20%-25% of businesses in Canada admit they were breached. This statistic could be closer to 50% if we include…
10 changes your home insurance company needs to know about
From getting a new roof to starting a home-based business, there are certain changes you need to share with your home insurer to make sure you have the right coverage…
Carjacking: How to protect yourself
Across Canada, rates of reported carjackings are rising. According to Équité Association, around 80,000 carjacking cases were reported in the past year. As a precaution, police are warning drivers to stay…
7 safety tips for backyard bonfires
While backyard bonfires are a common activity for many over the summer months, they do come with risks, including property damage, injuries, and even accidental ignition of widespread wildfires. It’s…
Unifor Local 4457 | $5K Winner
Unifor Local 4457 | Another $5K Winner Congratulations to Harjot, a hard working DHL driver and proud member of Local 4457. Thanks to the Economical Insurance 5K Giveaway contest, this lucky member…