Advice News Blog
Welcome to Humberview Insurance’s News section. This is our blog where we share information, news and advice as it may relate to insurance, business and landlords. We are an insurance brokerage with headquarters in Toronto, Canada. We provide car insurance, home insurance, landlord insurance and business insurance across Ontario, Canada.
Some of our information may be directly related to insurance and others general information regarding broader topics. Our goal is to give you information and we hope that you share it or join in on the conversation in the comments section below.
That being said, we must expressly state that this is for general information only and is meant for you, our reader to be thought provoking. We will not warrant or guarantee the accuracy of the information because before making any decisions regarding insurance or any other matters it is best to speak with a licensed individual as every situation is unique and information should not be relied upon as specific to your situation. We wish you all the best and hope to hear from you, thank you.
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Homeowners: receive up to $3,200 from the City of Toronto’s Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program
After the most recent flooding that occurred across the Greater Toronto Area, residents especially in the Toronto area are concerned about how to prevent future sewer backups in extreme weather conditions. What many people don’t know is, is that The City of Toronto has a Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program. This program allows Toronto residents…
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Why is my building limit more than I paid for the building?
A common question when giving a quotation on insurance is when a client may ask “You tell me the building coverage is $385,000, but I only paid $265,000 for the property and that’s including the land. Why?!” This is a common question and we will provide a short answer and a longer answer The Short…
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Student Rentals in Ontario
About Student Rentals in Ontario This post is an overview of the student rental market and how to get student rental house insurance in Ontario. Year after year thousands of students across Ontario attend post-secondary education at universities and colleges. These students making the transition from high school to university face many decisions as the…
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DUI & Car Insurance in Ontario an Expensive Mix
Driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs is a criminal offence under the Criminal Code of Canada. You can be charged even if your car is parked while being impaired at the wheel. Impaired driving can result because of alcohol consumption and even the use of drugs, including legal, prescription and over the…
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What kind of insurance does my bar in Toronto need?
As Toronto grows, so do the various industries supporting it. The hospitality and entertainment industry is clearly no exception. Nightclubs, bars, lounges and resto-lounges each provide a unique experience and have been popping up across Toronto. Neighborhoods in Toronto like Queen Street, Dundas, Ossington and Roncesvalles have seen a surge in these types of establishments,…
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About Landlord Insurance
As a small to medium sized landlord in Ontario or even a landlord to be, this post will give you a general overview of your options when it comes to insuring your rental property and getting landlord insurance. We will try and break things down and make it as easy as possible to understand, but…