Owning a business demands discipline, working long hours and taking on numerous responsibilities. This investment of your time and resources should have the right insurance coverage, even if you work from home. Many Penticton home-based business owners wrongfully assume that their home insurance covers their business activities […]
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Summer is officially here and Underwriters Insurance Penticton wants you to have a safe and enjoyable vacation travel this summer, so we’ve compiled a list of tips to reduce the possibility of a loss or claim while you are away on vacation. Plan for someone trustworthy to […]
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Here are 11 tips that can help you minimize the cost of your home insurance in Penticton. Shop around. Let Underwriters obtain quotes from a variety of insurance companies. Ask about discounts or promotions. Get a home insurance quote from your car insurance provider, if you own […]
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The Canadian Safety Council says that more fatalities occur on Canadian roads during the summer months than at any other time of year. The Canada Safety Council also estimates that 85% of collisions are preventable. Higher traffic volumes on any given day bring a degree of increased […]
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Renting out your basement in Penticton? Taking in boarders? If yes, you’re a landlord. Even if you’re having a friend move in with you temporarily, you should inform your insurance representative in writing before altering your living arrangements, to ensure you have the right coverage. Here are some valuable tips […]
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Don’t forget your permit. As a homeowner, it’s your responsibility to obtain all of the legal permits required. However, you may request that your contractor look after this on your behalf. Your contract should clearly stipulate who will obtain the necessary permits. Vacating your home can invalidate your policy. Unoccupied homes are […]
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1) Have you deducted all of your business taxes, and business-related dues, memberships and subscriptions? No one forgets that business licensing fees or business taxes are deductible expenses, but sometimes people overlook some of the annual membership dues they pay to business-related organizations. If you’re like many […]
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The purpose of insurance is to offer you financial protection from accidental risks and calamities that may befall you. But even when you are properly insured, it’s still in your best interests to try to manage those risks as best you can because insurance may not make […]
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