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Insurance blog: practical financial benefits of having coverage

These articles explain how insurance can help protect personal finances, family assets, and business cash flow after a covered loss. The examples are illustrative only. Actual coverage, deductibles, exclusions, limits, and eligibility depend on the policy and insurer.

Auto insurance: why coverage can protect your cash flow

Learn how a covered collision, theft, liability claim, or rental replacement cost could otherwise create a large out-of-pocket bill.

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Home insurance: protecting the value of your property

See how property coverage, additional living expenses, and liability protection may help after damage to your home or belongings.

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Business insurance: keeping operations financially stable

Understand how commercial insurance can help with property losses, liability claims, and business interruption scenarios.

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Life insurance: how much coverage do you need?

Estimate your needs, compare term and permanent coverage, and learn what to expect when you apply.

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Travel insurance: what to check before you go

What OHIP covers outside Canada, pre-existing conditions, credit card coverage and Super Visa requirements.

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Reasons to buy

Reasons to buy: moments to review your insurance

A new home, a new driver, a new car or a rule change. Short pages on what to know and how Frank can help, in English or French.

Ontario changed your auto accident benefits

Most Ontario accident benefits became optional on July 1, 2026. What to check before you renew.

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Buying a home? Get insurance sorted before closing

Your lender and lawyer need proof of home insurance before closing. Get it sorted early.

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Home and auto together: one review, two policies

One review for both policies. Many insurers offer a discount when home and auto are together.

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New to Ontario? Your first car insurance, explained

How Ontario car insurance works, how your driving experience from abroad can count, and what to bring.

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If a pipe bursts upstairs, who pays for your unit?

The building’s policy leaves out your belongings, upgrades and liability, and its deductible can land on you.

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Delivering with your own car?

Delivering or driving passengers with your own car? Make sure your insurance knows.

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Guide series

Business insurance in Ottawa: a guide series

Six practical guides to the main types of business insurance, with tips for Ottawa businesses. Start with the overview, or jump to the coverage you need.

Overview: business insurance types in Ottawa

Start here: the main types of coverage, what Ottawa contracts and permits ask for, and questions to ask.

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Contractor insurance

Liability, tools, work in progress, City of Ottawa permit requirements and WSIB clearance certificates.

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Umbrella liability insurance

How extra liability limits work, when contracts ask for $5 million, and what umbrellas don’t cover.

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General vs. professional liability (E&O)

Injuries and property damage vs. costly mistakes: what each covers and who asks for it.

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Property and business interruption

Protect your equipment, stock and income, avoid the co-insurance penalty and plan for Ottawa weather.

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Commercial auto insurance

When a vehicle used for work needs commercial coverage, liability limits and what businesses forget.

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