9 Important Tips For Safe Snowblower Use
December 6, 2024
When winter dumps inches or even feet of snow in your neighbourhood, a snowblower can be a handy tool. While a snowblower can quickly clear your driveway and sidewalks, it can be dangerous if used improperly. The CBC reports that most snowblowing accidents are caused by people getting their hands too close to the blades,...
9 Important Tips for Staying Safe With Space Heaters
December 6, 2024
Did You Know?
Supplemental heating equipment, such as space heaters, is a leading cause of home fires in Canada from December through February. If you plan on using a space heater for some additional warmth this winter, keep the following safety precautions in mind.
Tips to Keep Safe Do not use space heaters to warm bedding, thaw...
7 Fireplace Safety Tips for Your Home
November 18, 2024
This is a wonderful time of year to curl up in front of the fireplace with a few logs burning brightly, but if you haven’t used your fireplace or wood-burning stove in a while, it’s a good idea to have a certified, professional chimney sweep inspect your chimney for a dangerous buildup of creosote. Creosote...
How to Sign Up For SGI’s Autopay Feature
October 24, 2024
Autopay
Autopay is a monthly payment program that allows customers to pay their annual registration and insurance in 12 installments (not necessarily 12 months).
How to Sign Up
If you would like to sign up for Autopay, come into one of our three Motor License Issuing offices with a direct deposit form or void cheque from your bank....
Farm Plate Discount and Eligibility Explained
October 24, 2024
SGI offers a discount on vehicle plate premiums if the registered owner of the vehicle is a farmer, there are some requirements that differ depending on the type of farming being done. In this post we will go over what a Farm Discount gets you, the requirements that have to be met to qualify for...
5 Important Fall Home Maintenance Tasks
October 6, 2024
Fall is here! Follow this checklist to get all of the basic fall home maintenance out of the way before the snow flies.
1. Clean Gutters
Cleaning the gutters can be a dirty and annoying task, but imagine leaving it until spring. What a mess that would be! Clogged gutters can lead to water overflowing from the...
What Is Commercial General Liability Insurance?
April 28, 2024
Those commercials on TV for plaintiffs attorneys are a not-so-subtle reminder that we live in litigious society and that businesses must protect themselves from lawsuits. One essential protection for employers, both large and small, is commercial general liability (CGL) insurance. CGL covers the cost of claims when a business is sued by someone for bodily...
Business Insurance Renewals Often Mean Changes to Terms
March 28, 2024
Commercial insurance rates are increasing on nearly every line of coverage, thanks to a rise in the frequency and severity of claims. And business owners are noticing significant premium hikes at policy renewal time. What might not be as apparent are: Changes to policy requirements New coverage limits Policy exclusions that carriers are enacting to...
What Should You Do if You Have Ice Dams and How Do You Prevent Them?
February 2, 2024
An ice dam is a thick ridge of ice that forms at the edge of a roof. It prevents melting snow from draining off, forcing the melted water to seep underneath shingles. The water can leak into your home, damaging insulation, walls and ceilings.
Here are some suggestions from PBS’s This Old House and CAA Quebec...
