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Northbridge Insurance teams up with Alert Labs for pilot project with home water damage sensors
February 17, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterNorthbridge Insurance has teamed up with Alert Labs for a pilot project that provides customers up to $150 in annual savings on their home insurance if they purchase sensors aimed at protecting homes against water damage. The pilot project offers…
Aviva Canada launches homesharing insurance coverage across Canada
February 1, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterAviva Canada has announced that it is offering insurance coverage for homesharing across Canada, starting Feb. 1. Aviva Canada said in a statement on Wednesday that it is offering hosts two homeshare coverage options that can be tailored to meeting…
Homeward Bound
January 2, 2017 Daniel Shum, Partner and National Insurance Leader, DeloitteA recent survey of first-time homeowners indicates widespread frustration with insurers, including too many underwriting questions, lack of information in plain English and an inability to complete insurance transactions online.
U.S. homeowner claims decreasing, loss costs on the decline, LexisNexis Risk Solutions study finds
October 27, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterHomeowner claims in the United States continue to decrease and loss costs are flat or on the decline, according to a new report from LexisNexis Risk Solutions. 2016 LexisNexis Home Trends Report, the inaugural study of home insurance trends released…
Appraising Contents
October 3, 2016 John Grow, Partner, Prestige EvaluationsChoosing a properly qualified appraiser for contents such as fine art, jewellery and historical items can be of benefit to the broker, carrier and insured.
Material Disclosure
October 2, 2016 Jennifer Pereira, Partner, Robertson Stromberg LLP. Robertson Stromberg is a member firm of The ARC Group of Canada, a network of independent law firms across Canada.In a ruling in favour of SGI and Galon Insurance Brokers, a Saskatchewan court found that a plaintiff knew, or should have known, that his decision to rent to tenants was material to the risk of insuring his home.
Posting vacation plans, pictures could put polled Quebecers’ home security at risk: Allstate Canada
July 18, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterInforming everyone via social media just how great a vacation is or is going to be could be putting Canadians’ largest investments – their homes – at risk of breaches in home security, notes a new survey issued Monday by…