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What to ask clients who work from home in their “seasonal” properties What to ask clients who work from home in their “seasonal” properties Image

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What to ask clients who work from home in their “seasonal” properties

Seasonal properties may be more of an “all-season” event this year, as Canadians working remotely from home may choose to do their work in a more scenic cottage setting instead. For Canada’s property and casualty insurance brokers, the “fluid” living arrangements during the COVID-19 pandemic may mean having more discussions with clients about the risks […]

By David Gambrill | December 17, 2020

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First conviction in Canada for driving a canoe while impaired causing death First conviction in Canada for driving a canoe while impaired causing death Image

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First conviction in Canada for driving a canoe while impaired causing death

For the first time in Canada, someone has been convicted of impaired driving charges causing death while paddling a canoe. “This is a unique case in that it is the first time [that] charges have been prosecuted respecting the operation of a canoe where the individual operating the canoe has consumed alcohol and marihuana prior […]

By David Gambrill | August 30, 2019

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A ‘creative’ way of rolling out vehicle sharing insurance

Insurance for the recreational vehicle sharing economy is now available in Nova Scotia, RVezy Inc. announced Tuesday. Ottawa-based RVezy operates RVezy.com, a website that matches owners of recreational vehicles with renters. There are more than two million RVs in Canada and they are typically used four weeks out of year, RVezy founder Michael McNaught said Tuesday […]

By Greg Meckbach | June 18, 2019

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The challenges of assessing seasonal home damage

Despite being told flooding in Ontario’s Cottage Country back in 2013 was one-in-100-years event, area businesses and residents are cleaning up from a second and more widespread flooding incident in less than a decade. Climate is playing a key role in flooding and it’s forcing everyone from adjusters to restoration companies to adjust their approach […]

By Adam Malik | May 13, 2019

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