Expert Advice
Combined with over 30 years of experience as an employee, manager, consultant and insurance brokerage owner, I am uniquely positioned to assist organizations face their many and varied challenges!
An Expert’s View into Insurance
Why Your Auto Insurance Premiums Keep Going UP. The Story Behind Alberta’s Rate Caps and Reforms
Alberta's automobile insurance premiums have been a rollercoaster ride over the past few years and the premiums keep going up. From rate caps to...
Cyber Hygiene Best Practices
As cyberattacks become more frequent and severe, it is increasingly essential for organizations to practice good cyber hygiene to minimize their...
Understanding Your Insurance: Questions, Coverage, and Claims
The other day, I was chatting with some people about their insurance, and some of their challenges got me thinking. Many of us don’t always know...
“Building Your Dream Team: The Role of Your Insurance Broker in Alberta Success”
Farm life instilled a profound understanding some of the keys to Alberta Entrepreneur Success. It taught me the importance of hard work, ingenuity,...
Essential Steps to Be Proactive and Be Prepared for House Fires.
In the past two weeks, several house fires have struck my community. At least two of these fires resulted in total losses, while several others...
Exploring Lesser-Known Insurance Insights – Help for protecting your business!
As entrepreneurs, we're well-versed in common forms of insurance that safeguard our businesses against property damage and liability. Let’s look at...
“Shielding Your Business: Navigating the Growing Threat of Cybercrime with Cyber Insurance Solutions”
Did you know cybercrime is now considered the new 'fire' in the business world? Protecting your company is crucial, especially with over 72 percent...
Have you just become the victim of car theft!
Can you imagine that sinking feeling when you head to your car or truck only to find it’s not there? What’s your first thought? Did I park it...
Why are my Insurance Premiums always going up!!
Let's tackle a controversial, often annoying topic: insurance payments. Here are the top five things consumers generally dislike about insurance....
5 CRITICAL THINGS TO KNOW WHEN BUYING YOUR INSURANCE
Inflation is hitting us everywhere, so how can you save money on your insurance? Here are 5 Critical things you must know when buying your business...
“Taking the Mystery out of Commercial Insurance”
Why on earth would someone spend time writing a “primer” for business owners on commercial insurance? I mean, think about it. What do we usually...
Why you are in business??
Have you ever asked yourself Why you are in business?? In Simon Sinek’s book, “Start with WHY” he writes about the importance of defining your...
“Actual Cash Value” What does it mean?
Know the difference between “Replacement Cost” and “Actual Cash Value” and what to do when you disagree with your insurer.
Buying Personal Home Insurance is NOT just about price!
Check your rebuilding values, look for discounts, understand different water damage coverages, check depreciation applicable – a few key points to remember when protecting your home.
Beware the Package Policy!
At first blush the package policies offered by many of the insurers in the commercial insurance market space look really attractive because of all...
Inflation & Insurance – How to Save Money on your Insurance
Insurance companies are starting to see profits after several years of disastrous results. Maybe now we consumers will start to save money on our...
Home Base Business Owners – Be Aware!
Home Base Businesses can affect your home insurance! Having experienced the flexibility of working from home many employees are reluctant to return...
Government Changing Auto Insurance
Effective January 1, 2022, the Direct Compensation for Property Damage Regulation will change the way vehicle damages are handled in Alberta.
It’s all Gobbledygook to me! (Understanding your insurance policy)
I know that the first thing you do when you receive your policy is to sit down and read it. NOT!! So, I thought I would give you an overview of...
“Insurance” – Misunderstood?
Sitting in a waiting room the other day, I struck up a conversation with a gentleman (let’s call him Bob). He was waiting for his fiancé and the...
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