The first time you hand over a set of car keys to your teenager is a moment filled with pride, and maybe some mixed emotions. Are you ready to send them out into the world without you? Can you afford the bump in premiums to insure them? The unfortunate truth is that drivers ages 15 Read more…
A home purchase comes with excitement and quite a bit of stress until the long-awaited moment arrives: the closing. With the keys to your new home in hand, you pass the threshold into your future filled with friends, family, celebrations and many other memorable moments. You’ve surmounted all the hurdles. Whether you had this experience years ago Read more…
Majestic old trees are beautiful, but they can also be dangerous. Falling trees and tree limbs cause millions of dollars in property damage each year when they land on buildings or vehicles. If a fallen tree is large enough, it can destroy an entire home. And, sadly, people have been paralyzed or killed by falling Read more…
A motor vehicle collision can be a stressful experience for everyone involved. It can be easy to feel overwhelmed and confused after a collision, but it is important that you stay calm. There are a number of critical post-crash steps you need to keep in mind—steps that can help get your insurance in order or Read more…
Just as COVID-19 restrictions lifted, fuel prices jumped and dashed any hope of speeding away from it all. Here are some tips from Natural Resources Canada to help tame your gas usage while still fuelling your road warrior spirit: Slow down. Most vehicles are most fuel-efficient when traveling between 50 and 80 km per hour. Driving Read more…
Salted roads, cold temperatures and potholes all take a toll on cars, and Car Care Month encourages drivers to conduct proper vehicle maintenance from winter to spring. Make sure you keep up to date with oil change services, and remember to switch out your winter tires. Check your emergency roadside kit to include things like Read more…
As summer is quickly approaching we will see more people riding motorcycles. There is a growing trend in the number of motorcycle fatalities and accidents each year, making motorcycle safety a real concern for riders. Read on for some basic tips to help you arrive at your destination…safely. Common Causes of Accidents: Motorists fail to Read more…
Insurance can be hard to understand. It seems like it’s forever changing, and you never know what you are in for. As an insurance brokerage, Ing and McKee Insurance is here to help keep you informed and updated with changes that may impact you. Direct Compensation Property Damage, also known as DCPD, has been introduced Read more…
What types of property and losses are excluded from my policy? No insurance policy provides coverage for everything. Typically, coverage does not apply to types of losses that are uninsurable (e.g., war and nuclear events) or to certain causes of loss that may be purchased at extra cost (damage caused by flood, surface water, water Read more…
Many people enjoy travelling to learn about new and different cultures, history and traditions. And, as this type of travel increases, so does the risk of kidnappings, muggings, hotel break-ins and other crimes. Use these tips to protect yourself when you travel abroad. TRAVEL TIPS Familiarize yourself with local customs and laws, as you are Read more…