Steers Insurance Blog

Water damage is one of the leading causes of home insurance claims across Canada. Whether it’s caused by a sewer backup, a sump pump failure, the spring thaw, or burst pipes, damage caused by water can be costly and inconvenient to repair. Luckily, there are plenty of things you can do to protect your home against water damage.

While the socks you received for Christmas may not require additional home insurance, any sports memorabilia, high-end jewelry, collector comic books or big-ticket items probably do.

During the winter months, a skating rink is a common addition to many backyards across Canada, and even more so this year with the pandemic encouraging people to stick closer to home. As fun as backyard skating rinks can be, it’s important to understand what is and is not covered as part of your home insurance policy.

Do you plan on inviting friends and family over during the holidays?

Have you checked to see if your vehicle is one of Canada’s most stolen? The Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) recently compiled 2020’s list of the top 10 stolen vehicles across Canada. Once again thieves have targeted high-end vehicles, including SUVS and off-road capable vehicles, and, unfortunately, the pandemic has led to an increase in vehicle thefts.

Nova Scotia law makes it clear: all business owners must ensure their property is reasonably safe for visitors. Failing to do so can result in visitors and employees suffering sprains, strains, broken bones, and more from incidents like slip and fall accidents.

Summer has ended and the days are getting cooler and you know what that means – it’s almost time to close your seasonal cottage or prepare your manufactured home for the winter.