Insuring Your Peace of Mind: Insights & Tips from W.C. Burgess Insurance Services Ltd.
W.C. Burgess Insurance Blog
Whether you're a seasoned policyholder or someone who is just starting to explore insurance options, our blog is to empower and educate you. After all, knowledge is vital when making informed decisions about protecting your assets, loved ones, and yourself.
Here, you'll find a wide range of articles written by our team of insurance experts. We cover various insurance topics, including auto, home, life, business, and more. We aim to break down complex insurance concepts into easy-to-understand language, ensuring that you clearly understand how insurance works and how it can benefit you. You’ll also find some fun updates about our team and Burgess in the Brockville community.
Winter Ice Safety
Enjoying outdoor winter activities include ice fishing and ice-skating. It's better to stay off the ice, but here are some ice safety tips from Lifesaving Society Canada.
Do you have winter tires? Don't forget to call!
Have you installed winter tires on your vehicle? Be sure you contact us to see if you qualify for Winter Tire Discount on your automobile insurance. The discount is only for Winter Tires. All Weather Tires, Snow and Mud tires do not qualify, regardless if they have the Winter Tire Symbol. Also, the discount does not qualify if the winter tires are on all year. (not advisable) They must be installed and then removed for the appropriate season, and all four wheels must be equipped with Winter Tires.
Ontario Law and Snowmobiling
Snowmobiling here in Ontario gaining popularity as a winter sport, but with it comes responsibility in knowing the law and enjoying this winter activity safely. Prepare yourself as you think about investing in a snowmobile.
Winter Driving
You can feel confident about winter driving this season. Here are a few tips to help you out . Invest the time in learning how to help with winter driving skills.
Winter Vacationers: Water Prevention Tips and Your Insurance
This is the time of year when many take a break from our Canadian Winter and seek warmer climates.
To ensure that you leave and enjoy your vacation with ease of mind, you will need to take some consideration into keeping your home safe from burglary and other types of damage.
In this first part of a two part series, we’ll look at ways to be proactive to prevent burglary and vandalism.
Home Safety Tips for Winter Vacationers
Will you be going away to a warmer climate and escape the Canadian winter? Read about ways to protect your home from burglary.
Winter Tires Video Series #6
Transport Canada, the Automobile Protection Agency (APA) and the Rubber Association of Canada (RAC), have created a series of videos on the importance of winter tires.
This final video summarizes the importance of winter tires:
Even at slower speeds, winter tires provide more control when braking and corner negotiation.
Winter tires provide that extra margin of safety that is needed.
The importance of four winter tires on any kind of vehicle.
The need for balance all four positions on a vehicle.
Winter Tires Video Series #4
Transport Canada, the Automobile Protection Agency (APA) and the Rubber Association of Canada (RAC), have created a series of videos on the importance of winter tires.
In video #4, braking and negotiating curves are demonstrated between a rear wheel drive truck and a sedan, comparing the performance between winter tires and all season tires.
Winter Tires Video Series #3
Transport Canada, the Automobile Protection Agency (APA) and the Rubber Association of Canada (RAC), have created a series of videos on the importance of winter tires.
In video #3, the demonstration involves two rear wheel drive vehicles one with and without snow tires comparing curve negotiation and braking.
The video also demonstrates the need for all four winter tires on your vehicle.
Winter Tires Video Series #2
Transport Canada, the Automobile Protection Agency (APA) and the Rubber Association of Canada (RAC), have created a series of videos on the importance of winter tires.
In video #2 of this series, we see how winter tires perform versus all seasons with two all wheel drive vehicles, taking note of handling curves and comparing the distance after braking.