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In a Hot Ottawa Real Estate Market, Keep Cool on Waiving Conditions

In a Hot Ottawa Real Estate Market, Keep Cool on Waiving Conditions

November 25, 2020

With a hot real estate market in Ottawa, many buyers are waiving all conditions. While this may land you your next home, it could lead to more headaches than it's worth.

Home Insurance Implications of Working Remotely

Home Insurance Implications of Working Remotely

August 31, 2020

With working remotely becoming more and more popular, it's important to learn how it impacts your home insurance.

Risk Management Tips for Residential Property Management Companies

Risk Management Tips for Residential Property Management Companies

January 28, 2020

Managing a property—whether it be an apartment, condominium or similar dwelling—can be a challenge, particularly from a risk management standpoint.

Protecting Vacant Real Estate Property

Protecting Vacant Real Estate Property

November 6, 2019

Vacant property insurance can help protect your vacant real estate, but here are more ways to help limit your risk and liability.

Benefits of Commercial General Liability Insurance

Benefits of Commercial General Liability Insurance

October 25, 2019

Simply put, a Commercial General Liability (CGL) policy casts a wide net of protection for you and your business by covering various liabilities.

Understanding Your Homeowners Insurance Policy [Complete Guide]

Understanding Your Homeowners Insurance Policy [Complete Guide]

Deciphering all of the parts of your homeowners insurance policy can be difficult. We cover the basics to help you better understand your policy.

Benefits of Overland Flood Insurance

Benefits of Overland Flood Insurance

Learn all about the benefits of overland flood insurance and how it can supplement standard home insurance policies.

How To Keep Mould Out Of Your Home [Tips]

How To Keep Mould Out Of Your Home [Tips]

Is there anything that can be done to prevent mould? Absolutely—the key to mould control is moisture control.

Preparing Your Home for a Vacation

Preparing Your Home for a Vacation

When preparing to leave for a vacation, it's easy to overlook basic home safety precautions. To protect your residence while you're away and enjoy a worry-free trip, keep in mind the following tips.

Insuring your home away from home

Insuring your home away from home

If you're investing in a second home, Scrivens has put together some insurance basics to help you make the best buying decision when it comes to determining insurability and estimating your ongoing cost of ownership.

Remodeling your home

Remodeling your home

It's time to renovate your home or cottage! Whether you have hired someone to renovate or you're doing it yourself, there are some things you need to be aware.

Preparing Your Business for Flooding

Preparing Your Business for Flooding

Neglecting to prepare your property for possible flooding can sink your business. Stay afloat with solid preparation and a thorough flood plan.

Scrivens is an Ontario insurance broker and investment advising firm offering complete risk management assessments for businesses of all sizes, families, and individuals. Scrivens began providing advice-based services in Ontario in 1930.

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