According to the Insurance Bureau of Canada, auto theft costs Canadians more than $1 billion each year. Car theft is on the rise across Canada, with thieves most commonly targeting high-end…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
Before, during, and after a windstorm
Did you know that an estimated 50% of Economical home insurance claims related to wind damage happen in the summer? Strong, gusty winds can do some serious damage to your…
Protecting your identity
What is Identity Theft? Identity theft is the process of stealing information or essentially their identity. They often use this information to commit financial crimes such as draining your bank…
Spring Home Checklist
The beauty of winter gives us an excuse to head south for some sun, take on winter sports, or simply curl up in a warm cozy ball binge-watching a Netflix…
4 ways to keep ice off your sidewalks
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,…
How to prevent your hose bib from freezing
The outdoor faucet where you connect your hose (also known as the hose bib) can easily freeze in the winter if it isn’t properly drained. If water is left inside…
10 tips for a safe winter road trip
It’s no secret that many Canadians like to fly to warmer destinations for a little snow-free R&R in the winter months. But this winter, most of us will be staying…
Simple ways to avoid the most common home insurance claims
Whether you’re determined to keep your claims-free discount or you just don’t want to deal with the hassle that comes with completing repairs to your home, there are plenty of reasons why…
7 tips to prevent electrical fires at home
Electrical fires can do some serious damage to your home and put your family’s safety at risk. The good news is electrical fires, like other household fires, are often preventable. Here…
Fireworks Safety
Canada Day is a great time to bring friends and family together to celebrate our great country’s birthday – to make great memories, indulge in BBQ, and close out the night with…
Back to Business
We partnered with @cookhouse.labs to bring you the Back to Business Virtual Summit, designed to empower small business owners with access to expert knowledge and community support at NO COST…
Cell phone security
We use smartphones and tablets for everything, from banking to sharing photos of our families — and generally speaking, most of us know how to keep them pretty secure. But…
Reporting a car accident
Getting into an accident is an extremely stressful situation and something we would prefer avoiding entirely. Unfortunately, accidents happen and Highcourt Breckles Insurance Brokers has some good tips to keep…