Keyword
cottage
What separates cottage thefts from city thefts
August 19, 2021 Canadian UnderwriterWith provinces across Canada lifting mobility restrictions, one survey by InsuranceHotline.com shows that 23% of Canadians are ready for a getaway — perhaps to the cabin near trees, beaches and the lake. But some cottagers may be in for a…
Top 3 ways Mother Nature can ruin your cottage
August 5, 2021 Canadian UnderwriterWater is often touted as “the new fire,” but not in cottage country, where fire still ranks as the Number 1 cause of loss. “In personal lines, we have seen water become the new fire, or in some cases surpass…
Why avid cottagers should consider standalone coverage
July 29, 2021 Canadian UnderwriterAvid cottage enthusiasts may benefit from some of the “bells and whistles” offered in a standalone policy, as opposed to simply attaching their recreational homes to existing homeowner policies, according to a lifestyle insurance expert at Aviva Canada. Benefits of…
What brokers should consider with seasonal properties during COVID
August 21, 2020 by Greg MeckbachIf any of your clients own cottages or seasonal properties with no one living there overnight permanently, you might want to find out if the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way those properties are used. Robertson Insurance Brokers Ltd. has…
Province offers compensation for flood-damaged cottages
May 16, 2018 The Canadian PressFREDERICTON – The New Brunswick government will compensate cottage owners whose properties were damaged by record-breaking flooding, while also requiring residents to develop plans to mitigate against future floods. Environment and Local Government Minister Andrew Harvey announced the special, one-time…
Ontario’s The Commonwell Mutual Insurance Group launches two seasonal homeowner products
September 22, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterThe Commonwell Mutual Insurance Group announced on Thursday that it has launched two new seasonal products to enhance its current cottage packages. The Commonwell’s latest product releases were created in response to evolving cottage markets across Ontario, said The Commonwell,…