Strøm Spa: when your dreams go up in smoke
It was a rude awakening for Guillaume Lemoine and Serge Beauchemin on the morning of December 26, 2016—the height of the holiday season. A major blaze had ...
Featured
Does your home insurance cover your home-based business?
Even when we dream big, we often have to start small. Many major companies had humble beginnings. For instance, when Steve Jobs founded Apple, he set up ...
Home maintenance: Fall/Winter edition
Staying warm, preventing damage to your home and avoiding unnecessary insurance claims are just a few of the reasons why a little prep and cleanup can go a ...
Thoughts
How technology is having an impact on your car insurance
We won’t bore you by explaining how technology has completely transformed every facet of our daily lives, but we will say that it has had surprising effects on ...
Why oversharing on social media might be overrated
Sharing a photo of your engagement ring or honeymoon is tempting, but perhaps unwise.
Having a smart home is just plain smart
The home of the future is no longer a dream. Today, there are countless products on the market with wireless capabilities, allowing you to control the ...
Five trends affecting insurance for entrepreneurs
In this time of non-stop technological change and new business models, both insurers and entrepreneurs need to stay on top of trends if businesses are to be ...
Stories
From wrestler to landscaper
As a boy, Paul Rossetti dreamed of becoming a professional wrestler. He never imagined that he would one day find happiness running his own landscaping ...
A waking dream
Valérie Lapensée is a fourth-generation member in the family business. Her dream is to continue growing the company founded by her great-grandfather.
A beef jerky story
After working as an engineer for 10 years, Alex Halasz made a leap that would allow him to live by his own rules.
Of sound body and mind
Amélie Verret always dreamed of owning her own gym. Now that her wish has come true, she has to strike a balance between her new life as an entrepreneur, her ...
How-to
Watch out for snow accumulation on your roof
As magical as it looks, a thick layer of snow on your roof can have heavy consequences. Here are some tips to help you get through winter without worrying that ...
Protecting your commercial property from the growing threat ...
In the event of a flood, an emergency plan and the right equipment could save you money, and maybe even save lives.
Flooding: how to contain the damage
To help prevent damage caused by flooding, here are some tips that you can easily implement on your own—or with the help of a specialist.
Is your clients' personal data protected?
If you’re a business owner, it’s your job to keep sensitive personal information about customers, clients and employees safe.
Answers
New drivers: everything you need to know before you hit the ...
Your driver’s licence is a ticket to freedom, but it comes with serious responsibility. Here’s what you should know about driving and insurance.
Roommates and insurance: what you need to know
Whether apartment-sharing is a lifestyle choice or a stopgap, living with roommates is an excellent way to share household expenses and responsibilities, ...
Do you know the different types of liability insurance?
It’s not easy being an entrepreneur! If you’re the owner or manager of a business, whether big or small, we’re sure you know what we mean. Many aspects of ...
Do I need commercial auto insurance?
Auto insurance is mandatory in most regions of Canada. But having an insurance policy doesn’t necessarily mean you have the right coverage. For instance, if ...