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.
Basement Flooding
Spring is around the corner! Check out this article from Wawanesa Insurance on tips to protect your home during the spring thaw and be sure to contact our office to review your policy for sewer back up and water damage coverage.
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.
Safety Tips when Hosting a Holiday Party
Everyone wants to have a safe and happy holiday during the Christmas and New Year season. Be sure to do what you need to keep your guests safe and to protect yourself.
eSLIPS! Easy. Convenient. Secure.
Drivers in Ontario can now use electronic liability slips or eSlips as proof of insurance. Learn more about getting and using eSlips in Ontario.
Getting Property Insurance: Information Checklist!
When purchasing a home, condo, rental, cottage, or even renting an apartment or a house, a broker requires essential information to provide a quote for insurance or make a change to your policy.
Understanding Payment Plans
Insurance companies offer a variety of ways of paying for insurance premiums, from payments coming directly out of your account or credit card every month to paying your premium in four installments. Each company has its own payment formats and procedures.
Travel Insurance Tips!
If you are travelling out of province, seriously consider purchasing travel insurance, even within Canada as your provincial insurance may not cover all the costs entirely.
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.
Twas the Day Before Christmas!
Most people are familiar with the poem "Twas the Night Before Christmas" which was first published in the Troy Sentinel newspaper in upstate New York on December 23rd, 1823. There have been many amusing renditions of this poem. As such, we felt one should be written for all insurance brokers out there! Merry Christmas!
A Student's View on Distracted Driving
Students of First Route Driving School are required to write out their thoughts, essay style on driving-related issues. W.C. Burgess Insurance is proud to present the second of a two-part series from a young driver and his views on impaired and distracted driving.