Articles about Tips
Basic Boating Safety Tips
Published on April 28, 2022
No matter how much experience you have, it’s always a good idea for everyone to review boating safety rules before departures. Read below to familiarize yourself with these 10 basic boating safety tips: Be Weather-wise Always check local weather conditions before departure - TV and radio forecasts can be a good source of information. If you notice darkening clouds, volatile and rough changing wind...
Protect Yourself From Email Fraud
Published on November 29, 2021
It's hard to imagine going through an entire day without using email or being online. Doing business online is now the standard, and – for most of us – the internet is part of our daily personal lives. When you add the fact that working remotely is now becoming far more common, it’s important for individuals and businesses alike to be aware of the ways cyber criminals are taking advantage of the s...
The Importance Of Winter Tires
Published on November 9, 2021
Winter is just around the corner which means it’s time to think about winter tires. Many people have opted to purchase winter tires since the introduction of the MPI Winter Tire finance program. MPI offers monthly payments on qualifying winter tires for up to 4 years at an interest rate of prime, plus two percent. You can finance up to a maximum of $2,000 per vehicle, and eligible costs include: ...
Options For Your Car Insurance
Published on February 5, 2021
For Manitobans it has long been assumed that all of our car insurance coverages have to be purchased through MPI (autopac). While it is mandatory for you to purchase basic coverage ($500 deductible and $200,000 liability coverage) through autopac, you are able to purchase your reduced deductible, increased liability and loss of use coverage elsewhere. While this can save you some money on your car...
Your Winter Property Maintenance Checklist
Published on November 18, 2020
If you own a house, cottage or vacation property, it's time to get ahead of those snowy, icy storms and start prepping for the winter months. Avoid spending your holidays handling winter-related disasters with a bit of preventative maintenance. Many homeowners can roll up their sleeves and tackle much of these tasks on their own. You might even be surprised by what you can cross off in just a day....
The Importance of Personal Cyber Protection in 2020
Published on August 11, 2020
With many offices closed due to COVID-19, Canadians are spending more time at home than ever before. Gaming systems, computers, mobile devices, smart TVs, connected appliances and other equipment are essential to homeowners’ personal lives. But they also create avenues for cyber attackers to infiltrate a homeowners’ data in order to steal information, extort money and commit fraud. That’s why i...
Top Beaches to check out this Summer in Manitoba
Published on July 21, 2020
2020 is the year of the staycation giving us a chance to explore our own province. Manitoba is home to some amazing beaches. We’ve put together a list of some of the top beaches to check out this summer. Grand BeachIf white sand is your thing, take a day trip to Grand Beach. Go for a dip in the water, see the sand dunes, or visit the boardwalk for a complete beach-vacation feel. Patrica BeachPat...
Insuring Your Seasonal Location
Published on July 7, 2020
How Is Your Cottage Used? Like your home, your cottage is one of your most valuable assets. How much time do you spend there? Do you use it year-round? Do you rent it out at some point during the year? The answers to these questions are important when you are considering what type of insurance coverage to buy for your cottage. Insurers take into consideration how frequently your property is used,...
Why You Need Tenant Insurance
Published on May 19, 2020
If you rent an apartment or house, tenant’s insurance is available to help you replace your belongings after a loss due to theft, fire, water damage or other insured perils. Insurance pays for extra costs to help you get back on your feet after a loss. It also protects you if someone gets hurt or someone else’s property is damaged because of your negligence. Here is why you need tenant insurance. ...
Buying Insurance should take you more than 10 minutes
Published on May 12, 2020
Between work, family and a never-ending to-do list, there’s not much time left to research and buy insurance. So how much time should you actually carve out to get the right coverage? Our partners at Wawanesa Insurance have put together some reasons why it may be in your best interest to speak to our insurance professionals. Speed is always a priority. It’s partly why digital insurance offerings s...