Category: General
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Top tips: Protect your home while on holiday
Planning a holiday can be fun, but don’t forget to make sure your home is safe from thieves. The festive season is right around the corner, but before you take off for the holidays, make sure your home is safe when you’re not there. Here are some guidelines to keep your home protected. 1: Secure…
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What do you do if your house was broken into?
If your house was broken into, you might be unsure about what steps to take to report the crime and to protect your family and possessions. Improving your home’s security can reduce the chance of another break-in and help you feel safer in your home. Follow these tips to avoid, prepare for and deal with…
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Spring maintenance tips for your home
Now that spring has sprung, take some time to give your home a check-up along with its annual spring-clean. Adding this home maintenance checklist to your routine will help you prepare your home for the warmer months ahead and keep it in top shape. Inside the house: Check that your electrical box is in working…
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How do I prove ownership if my house is broken into?
We often get asked about a typical scenario involving the policyholder’s home getting broken into and he/she not being in possession of sales receipts for some of the stolen items. In this scenario, what will the insurance company accept as proof of ownership? Proving ownership of an item is not always just purely a matter…
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My handbag was stolen, now what?
It happens every day. Now it’s happened to you. Your handbag has been stolen and you’ve lost your driver’s licence, credit cards, ATM card, ID document, library card and the pictures of your kids. And to cap it all, you’re worried about identity theft. What do you do? Contact your bank immediately. An ATM and…
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