Insurance
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 […]
A home insurance deductible is the amount of money you pay out of pocket if you make a claim. When it comes to selecting the right policy, it’s vital to understand how much the deductible is, how it affects your premium and what will happen in the event of a claim. When you’re comparing quotes […]
A letter of experience for insurance is a document that provides your insurance company with information about your car insurance or home insurance history in order to personalize your insurance quote. You want to get a letter of experience from your previous insurance companies so that, hopefully, you will get a better premium. In this […]
Mobile homes have unique features and vulnerabilities and do not qualify for traditional homeowners insurance. A mobile home or manufactured home insurance policy provides coverage for your mobile house. As well as your personal belongings, land structures, and personal liability. Having a mobile home insurance policy is not a legal requirement in Canada. However, most […]