Lifestyle
Canada’s auto theft rates have reached crisis levels. With provinces across the country experiencing double digit increases in the first half of this year, the industry is estimating $1 billion in losses for 2023. The financial and emotional stress associated with having a car stolen is without a doubt taking a toll on Canadians, and […]
By AVIVA Canada | November 28, 2023
3 min read
Even though summer is not yet over, customers with motorhomes, watercraft, trailers, and cottages should already start thinking about fall and winter. In recent years, more people have taken an interest in lifestyle products, notably the younger demographic, with many purchasing these products for the first time or upgrading to newer, bigger options. This means […]
By Jason Contant | August 26, 2021
4 min read
With 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 rude welcome when they arrive, according to claims patterns observed by Aviva Canada. “Where are […]
By Jason Contant | August 19, 2021
Personal lines clients who own Recreational Vehicles (RVs) need specialized insurance, and the coverage they need depends exactly on how the clients plan to use the units. Specialized RV coverage includes guaranteed replacement cost for newer trailers, emergency roadside assistance, Canadian snowbirds travelling south for the winter, and for those who are temporarily living in […]
By Jason Contant | August 13, 2021
Water 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 fire, in terms of the leading cause of loss,” says Shawn Mckone, a senior manager […]
By Jason Contant | August 5, 2021
Avid 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 a standalone policy include coverage for short-term cottage rentals, buildings constructed in or on water […]
By Jason Contant | July 29, 2021
Clients looking for lifestyle products, such as boat or cottage insurance, are getting younger. How brokers can seize an opportunity
By David Gambrill | July 22, 2021
Boat technology now is following the same trajectory as car technology did 10-15 years ago, with the same claims patterns starting to emerge.
By David Gambrill | July 16, 2021
It’s important to practice good safety measures to help avoid the most common accidents. Your RV customers will know there’s nothing like exploring the countryside from the comfort of an RV. With almost every convenience at your fingertips, you can feel like you’re always at home wherever you may be. However, it’s important to remember […]
By AVIVA Canada | July 9, 2021
When people typically think of collector cars, they may immediately think of something like a 1970 Dodge Challenger, a Classic Corvette, and other cars of that vintage. But collector cars also include exotics — think of something from Lamborghini — and some cars that may never see a paved surface, such as a race car […]
By David Gambrill | July 8, 2021
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