In the workplace, there’s a growing trend towards telecommuting, with more and more people working from home on a part-time or full-time basis. While the freedom and flexibility are hard to beat, working from home also exposes you to risks that you wouldn’t face in a traditional working environment. To help home-based workers protect themselves,…
If you own a home, run a business or drive a car, insurance is part of your life. But despite the fact that millions of Alberta residents hold one or more insurance policies, many people don’t understand how insurance actually works. To get the most out of your policy, and to get the best available…
If you’re headed out of province for a vacation this summer, it is vital that you thoroughly research your travel insurance requirements. While your Alberta provincial healthcare coverage (as well as your private coverage) will continue to provide important protections, within certain limits, if you remain in Canada, it is strongly recommended that you carry additional insurance…
With road trip and RV season in full swing, thousands of Albertans are headed out to take advantage of the province’s beautiful scenery and world-famous attractions. To that end, providers of car insurance in Alberta stress the importance of having a fully stocked emergency kit with you at all times when you’re on the road, since you…
Parking lots can be very tricky places to drive, and it’s especially important for motorcyclists to use caution since they are at increased risk of being injured as the result of an accident. Even though vehicles move at slower speeds in parking lots, serious injuries can still occur, and significant property damage can result. To…
With the summer recreation season on the horizon, all boaters should take the time to review their insurance policies to make sure they’re carrying the right type of coverage. Boat insurance in Alberta can seem complicated, especially since boats and other types of recreational water vehicles have a reputation for being difficult to insure. While…
Alberta is prone to high winds. While the Chinook phenomenon usually brings very windy conditions with it, Chinooks are typically limited to the winter months. During the summer, though, thunderstorms frequently rip across the province, and tornadoes can even strike. As part of your Alberta home insurance plan, it’s a good idea to be prepared…
Alberta auto insurance providers are committed to helping keep the province’s roads safe and accessible to everyone. As we age, it’s important that we all remain proactive about assessing our skills. Reflexes begin to decline as early as age 25, and hearing can begin to go even earlier…depending on how much stress has been placed…
With summer fast approaching, it’s road trip season in Canada. While it’s great fun to pack up the car for a getaway, it’s also important to be safe during long trips. Driving is a very demanding task; you need to pay close attention to the road at all times, and if you’re not properly prepared,…
Late in the spring of 2013, Calgary and parts of southern Alberta were heavily flooded due to an extended period of heavy rainfall in the mountains combined with melting snow, which lead to huge accumulations of water. A total of 32 states of emergency were declared, over 100,000 people displaced, and approximately $6 billion in…