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What is Distracted Driving and How Does It Impact Your Insurance?

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Once upon a time, you had to pull your car over and find a payphone to make a call en route. With a cell phone in the pocket of almost every Alberta driver, laws had to come into place to address the issue of distracted driving. However, distracted driving does not only include cellphone use. […]

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Why Your Business Needs Cybersecurity Insurance

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Preventing cyber-crime is a top priority, and for good reason: the threat level is higher than ever. According to Varonis, data breaches exposed 36 billion records in the first half of 2020. While partnering with a Managed Services Provider (MSP) can help enhance cybersecurity, no network should ever be assumed 100% secure. Cybersecurity insurance is […]

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First-Time Homebuyers: What Do You Need To Know?

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Are you ready to buy a home for the first time? First of all, congratulations! Buying a home is an exciting milestone, but the process can be confusing and overwhelming. At ARC Insurance we understand that a home is an important asset and investment. In order to get it right the first time, we’ve created […]

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How to Effectively Transition to a Remote Business Model

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The current pandemic certainly has tested the effectiveness of a remote business model. As more and more businesses make choices to protect the health of their employees, many owners find themselves exploring the idea of having their employees work safely from home. Even as the pandemic winds down and things go back to normal, many […]

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Engineering Insurance: Common Claims and How to Handle Them

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When you provide a service to the public that can result in unwanted injury or damage, it is imperative that you have the proper insurances to cover you and your business. For engineers, this is especially important since mistakes can lead to damage, injury and even death. Thankfully, there are engineering insurance policies that will […]

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Sewer Backup Coverage: What Is It and Why Do You Need It?

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You wake up in the morning and notice a weird smell coming from your basement. Upon inspection, you realize that sewage has backed up into your home and ruined your lower level. No worries, right? Your home insurance will cover it. Unfortunately, sewer backups are not covered under a basic home insurance policy. This type […]

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The Importance of Business Interruption Coverage

When you own a business, you are likely to purchase the necessary insurance to cover your property and product. However, although a property insurance policy can repair the damage, how are you going to cover your loss of revenue? Thankfully, business interruption coverage is designed just for this reason. Should business halt due to an […]

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Unique Insurance Considerations for Machine Shops

Not all small businesses require the same insurance coverage. Some businesses may even require specialized coverage due to However, it’s important as a business owner to understand which insurance policies would best benefit their particular type of company. Machine shops are a specialized business that require unique insurance considerations. ARC Insurance can create a policy […]

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What is Cyber Insurance and Who Needs It?

It seems that nowadays technology evolves at an alarming rate. As our use of computers and information technology expands, so too does its use in the business world. Businesses large and small rely more and more on technology to conduct everyday business – store information, automate transactions, marketing, and more. Computers have helped to increase […]

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The Colour Of Your Car Doesn’t Matter & Other Auto Insurance Myths

There are a ton of auto insurance myths and misnomers floating around, so join ARC Insurance Brokers as we work to debunk some of the most common myths and provide you with some clarity on the auto insurance world. Myth 1: Red cars are more expensive to insure. This is probably one of the longest-standing […]

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