Home insurance

Very simply put, an insurance broker is an individual or company that acts as an intermediary between a person seeking insurance and a company selling that insurance. Brokers support insurance seekers in comparing and buying all types of insurance, including auto, travel, home, dental, life, critical illness and disability. Although there are several other ways […]

Airbnb vacation rentals have been the money-making side hustle dreams are made of. But what happens when that dream becomes a living nightmare? That’s exactly what happened to a Calgary couple who rented out their condo on the popular home-share site.  The next morning, Airbnb host Star King woke up to $50,000 worth of damage […]

Having your stuff stolen is a problem as old as time itself. Unfortunately, taking all possible precautions to safeguard your valuables may not protect you from being a victim of theft. Of course, that’s one reason you have renters’ or home insurance. But what about your belongings that disappear outside of your home? Does home […]

Square One insurance is a relatively new Canadian digital-first insurance broker, having opened its doors in 2011. The business operates from the Square One head office in Vancouver, one of only four offices in the country. Square One Insurance is bringing the industry into the 21st century with its digital sales and service support design. […]

Look around your apartment, could you afford to replace everything you own out of pocket? When you become a homeowner, you need to buy home insurance to protect your property from damages, should they happen. While home insurance is not the responsibility of a tenant, a landlord may require you to have renters insurance as […]

Contents insurance is a type of home insurance coverage that offers protection for your personal belongings, such as furniture, clothes, electronics, or jewelry. Contents insurance is regarded as the central portion of a home insurance policy. This article provides a summary of the most important information you need to know before choosing a contents insurance […]

A housewarming party is super fun. But in a condo, a soiree gone south could leave you financially hungover. Or worse, the knucklehead upstairs could leave a candle next to a box of tissue. Imagine forking over a 6-figure downpayment in Toronto, then losing it all to happenstance. Uh oh, you should have had homeowners […]

Condos are becoming popular home choices for many Canadians as more people move into urban centres. Condos can be a great living choice, but you need to be aware that these buildings have bylaws and rules that must be followed. Even though you may own and pay the mortgage for a unit, condo residents are […]

A single limit of endorsement can save you money and stress… if you have it. Home insurance documents can be boring to read, but you need to go through all the terms and conditions to ensure your property is adequately covered in the event of a loss.  Some insurance policies are standard, while some are […]

Say that you are due a settlement after filing a home insurance claim for damages or loss to your property. Who will get that money? Is it possible to have a home insurance payout instead of repair costs paid directly to the contractors?  The short answer is “Yes.” It is possible to have a home insurance […]

The short answer is yes. Even though it is not mandatory in Canada, home insurance can save tenants a lot of trouble. Here you’ll find a brief overview of an essential tool that will give you peace of mind at all times. According to the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC), 37% of tenants did not purchase home […]

Are you buying a home in Canada? If so, title insurance is a must-have. Not only do most mortgage lenders require it, but it’s also the sensible thing to do when buying a home, even if it wasn’t mandatory with lenders. Let’s look at what title insurance is, what it does and doesn’t protect you […]