Latest Blog Posts
We release monthly blogs to help consumers better understand their insurance policies. In case you missed it, check out some of the latest posts below:
Cybersecurity: Steps you can take to protect yourself
The Government of Canada has been actively working to help Canadians protect themselves online through their GetCybersafe campaign. The national public awareness campaign was created to inform Canadians about cybersecurity and simple steps you can take to protect yourself. This blog offers some different ways to protect yourself by securing your accounts, your devices, and your connections.
Insurance Claims: What to do if you have a value disagreement with your Insurer?
Insurance claims can be complex, and the frustration only increases when you’re dealing with a loss that has a significant or even sentimental value. If you have an insurance claim for property damage (whether for your home or automobile) a frequent issue is how much the damage is worth, either the value of what was destroyed, the cost of repairs, or the depreciated value of the damaged item.
Insurance 101: What happens if your Insurance is Cancelled for Non-payment
Staying current with payments is an essential part of protecting yourself and your assets. However, life can throw unexpected challenges our way and a missed insurance payment can happen. It’s important to understand the consequences of these situations and what may occur if your policy is canceled due to non-payment. In this blog, we explore the potential implications of cancellation and offer some tips on how to prevent it.
New Case Studies
We’ve added two new case studies on our website to help you understand how GIO can help you with your property and casualty insurance disputes. We’ve helped over 60,000 Canadians with their property and casualty insurance disputes, including Canadians who have experienced car accidents, fire damage, water damage, travel issues and more. See the latest below:
Water Damage: Disconnected Drainage Pipe
See all our case studies here.
Flooding Prevention
As spring approaches, the risk of flooding increases. Flooding is the most common natural disaster in Canada and, according to the Government of Canada, the severity of floods is increasing. It’s important to stay prepared to minimize potential property damage, know what to do in case of an emergency, and know what help is available if your property or automobile is water damaged.
Here are some tips to keep yourself and your property flood-ready this spring:
- Prepare an emergency plan for your family.
- Assemble an emergency preparedness kit.
- Protect your home by protecting water vulnerable areas, such as basements, windows, roofs and gutters.
- Keep yourself updated on the weather and watch for flood warnings, including evacuation alerts and evacuation orders.
- Review your insurance policies to know what coverage you have before you need it.
For more information about flooding and what you need to know, visit our disaster portal.
Were you affected by a natural disaster last year?
Settling insurance claims on natural disasters in 2024
If you suffered damage from a natural disaster in 2024, including flooding, tornadoes or wildfires, and have not settled a claim with your insurance company, we offer free, independent, and impartial help.
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