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Do You Suffer From Road Rage?

HERE'S A HUMOROUS LITTLE QUIZ TO RATE YOUR POTENTIAL FOR ROAD RAGE.1. I FIND DRIVING TO BE:a. fun and relaxingb. relaxing when I'm alone on the road, but nerve-wracking in city trafficc. challenging, but dangerousd. a good place where I can really let loose and...

Freezing Rain in Ontario: Safety Tips and Home Insurance Coverage Reminders

January 2, 2014. Parts of Ontario continue to be without electricity. Therefore, some people may have left their home as power is being restored. Here are some home insurance coverage reminders as well as some timely safety tips. Homeowners insurance policies do not...

Which of These 8 Monsters Is Your Technology Business Exposed to?

It's a fact: as you attempt to achieve your company’s goals, you will naturally take a number of risks that may bring about accidental losses to your property, to your income, through liability to others, etc. Perish the thought! The harsh reality is that, unless you...

Golf Is in the Air

It's that time of the year, and a hole-in-one competition is a great way to add excitement to a golf tournament. While it may seem unlikely that a hole-in-one would occur, they DO happen ... and as tournament organizer or sponsor you need to be prepared to pay for the...

Who Is Your Insurance Provider?

There are several ways you can purchase business and personal insurance. You can buy it over the Internet. You can call an 800 number and buy it over the phone directly from an auto insurance company. You can call an insurance agent (also known as "captive agent") or...

What Could Be Worse Than Having to Pay for Insurance?

Let’s be honest: Even if you have a good understanding of what insurance does for you or for your business, deep inside, we all believe that peace of mind should be free, and that we shouldn't have to pay a “premium” to enjoy it. In reality, though, we all know that...

These Are the Types of IT Companies We Work With: Is Yours Listed?

You'll be happy to know that we work with several insurance companies who offer specialized insurance policies and coverages for the IT industry. Because not all insurance companies (or their IT products) are the same, we've done the homework for you and have sourced...

It’s What’s Not Covered That Will Hurt You

Imagine your home is damaged. You call your insurance agent to report the claim. And then you hear the worst news possible, “I’m sorry. That’s not covered by your policy.” Now, you have a real problem. The unfortunate truth is no insurance policy covers you for...

How To Protect Yourself And Your Family With Home Insurance

What you’ll discover in our "home insurance" articles: How your home may not be fully rebuilt – even though you have insurance! 11 ways to save money on your home insurance – including how to catch your insurer automatically increasing your premium every year SIX...

How Insurance Works

While it may seem complex, insurance is really quite simple: The payments (or premiums) of the many pay for the losses of a few. Your premiums go into a large pool, if you will, at your insurance company. The claims of the few are paid from that pool. Because...