At the height of summer or in a winter wonderland, many Albertans maintain properties to enjoy their favourite seasons. If you own a seasonal property, it’s not always fun and games– a good insurance policy is essential for true peace of mind. ARC Insurance Brokers knows the most common issues seasonal property owners face, so […]
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Uber, along with other Transportation Network Companies (TNCs) hit the ground running here in Alberta. The overnight success left many provinces unprepared and not sure how to ensure both the providers and patrons using these services were being properly protected. Rules needed to be defined, and insurance coverage needed to be legitimized. In August of […]
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Owning a home is much more than just paying off a mortgage. If you want to protect your investment, you should maintain it, update it and– yes– insure it! While your current level of coverage may be appropriate for your home as-is, renovations can actually impact the type of policy you need and how high […]
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Emergency Preparedness & Insurance May 6th through 12th every year has been declared Emergency Preparedness Week by the Government of Canada. Countrywide, people use this event as a yardstick to measure their own home’s readiness to handle emergencies. Alberta Emergency Management Agency (AEMA) is partnered with Public Safety Canada to spread these messages throughout the […]
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Car insurance rates are set so that the insurer can earn a profit without alienating potential insurance customers in the process. To sum up a rather complicated relationship, the riskier the insurance customer, the higher the car insurance rates to ensure that the insurer can earn a profit. As such, if you have an interest […]
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We live in an age of productivity and do-it-yourself attitudes, so it is no wonder that more property owners are finding new ways to make the most of their investments. While websites and apps like Airbnb and VRBO are widely used today, people have been renting out and subletting their living spaces since humans first […]
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One of the first things people tend to look at when trying to find ways to save money on monthly costs is car insurance. For many in Edmonton, the monthly costs for their auto coverage represents a significant part of their paychecks – especially if one doesn’t have many years of clean history with no accidents or tickets. So when is the best time to remove optional vehicle insurance, such as collision and comprehensive coverage?
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Many home and property insurance claims here in Alberta are a result of our ever-changing weather. Whether cold and icy, hot and dry or even windy and rainy – we all know that we live in an environment that can be as harsh as it is beautiful. Lately, there has been a lot of concern […]
Read MoreVehicle insurance is impacted by many different influences– from something as minor as a decade-old fender-bender on your record, to something as major as industry-wide trends across insurers or manufacturers. One of the more overlooked areas is simply how much and how far a vehicle is driven on a day-to-day basis. Have you noticed anytime […]
Read MoreWhen it comes to protecting your property and the people within it, insurance is often in the same conversation. Having a policy in place to preserve your investments is important– but do not overlook the things you can do prevent a security breach in the first place. A more secure property is often more affordable […]
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