Whether you’re going away to the cottage for the weekend or going on a two-week long vacation to Europe this summer, the last thing you want is to be worried about your home’s safety while you’re gone. Follow these steps to prepare your home so you can relax while you’re away! • Organize to have some […]
Emergencies and accidents can happen in an instant – so being prepared for the worst is essential. Follow these quick tips for emergency preparedness so you and your family can have peace of mind. 1) Have emergency lighting in every room in case of a power outage. Get some battery-operated or hand-cranked lanterns and make […]
A home inventory is one of the most essential parts of your insurance coverage. If your home is destroyed by a fire, for example, you will need to provide an accurate and up-to-date home inventory as part of your claim. While it might sound daunting, making your home inventory is easy with these tips: • Make […]
At Halwell Mutual, we’re committed to delivering great service for our community of policyholders in Guelph and surrounding areas of southern Ontario. We want to make sure you discuss your unique situations with your brokers, who can then work with us. In this blog, we’ve outlined important considerations for home insurance, which you should discuss […]
If you own a cottage or are thinking of purchasing one, you’re probably aware that your cottage needs insurance. But cottage insurance is not exactly like home insurance. Because you probably don’t live at your cottage, there are certain risks associated with it. Cottages that are not lived in all year round are more susceptible […]
With the up and down temperatures we are experiencing this winter, it might seem like there’s no reason to worry about subzero temperatures affecting our homes. At Halwell Mutual, we believe in keeping our members (policyholders) protected to the best of our ability so we wanted to take a few minutes to go over some […]
