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4 Jun 2025
Inheritance/Life Insurance Scams
22 May 2025
The ultimate home maintenance checklist: Essential tasks for renters, homeowners and condo owners
12 May 2025
Get ready for warmer weather: Spring home maintenance tips for your home
9 May 2025
Tomorrow’s boats: greener, smarter, safer
5 May 2025
Getting it right: How do you value a house for insurance?
25 Apr 2025
Inspiring Leadership: Nav Dhillon’s journey to the Best Executive award
9 Apr 2025
Safe from the flame: The cause and cost of wildfires
9 Apr 2025
Safe from the flame: How to survive a wildfire
9 Apr 2025
Safe from the flame: How to protect your home from wildfires
8 Apr 2025
How do motorcycle customizations affect insurance?
4 Apr 2025
Leading with purpose – Tracy Garrad’s path to CEO
4 Apr 2025
Leading with heart: Tena Poirier’s approach to leadership
3 Apr 2025
How to winterize your home for extended absence
12 Mar 2025
Newest RV designs offer durability, sustainability and technology
5 Feb 2025
Do I need renters’ content insurance? Understand tenant insurance and protect your personal belongings
5 Feb 2025
Home heating fire safety tips: Warmth without worry
5 Feb 2025
Winter home safety tips: Eight ways to protect your home from the cold
3 Feb 2025
Protect yourself from higher building replacement costs
10 Jan 2025
What happens if you don't have home insurance? Requirements, risks and consequences
10 Jan 2025
What does tenant insurance cover?
9 Jan 2025
Water damage prevention: Strategies for a safe, dry home
9 Jan 2025
Home insurance exclusions: What you need to know to protect your home
9 Jan 2025
Car theft prevention tips: Protect your vehicle (and your home) from car thieves
30 Oct 2024
Holiday fire safety for your cottage
30 Oct 2024
Winter cottage tips
30 Oct 2024
How to prepare your home or cottage for winter
30 Oct 2024
Snow removal from your cottage roof
30 Oct 2024
Holiday safety tips for cottages
21 Oct 2024
Tangled up in the dark web
16 Oct 2024
How to protect your roof from hail damage
16 Oct 2024
Essential tips on how to protect your home from fire
15 Oct 2024
How to prevent car theft: Essential tips amid rising theft rates
15 Oct 2024
Stay Dry and Save: How to Prevent Water Leaks in Your Home
11 Oct 2024
What documents do I need for home insurance? A complete checklist for homeowners and tenants
23 Sep 2024
How can I protect my house from fireworks? Tips for safe celebrations
23 Sep 2024
No more nasty surprises: How to prevent sewage backup in your house
23 Sep 2024
How to prevent basement flooding from spring thaw
23 Sep 2024
Safe and ready: How to prepare a grab-and-go bag
23 Sep 2024
Understanding the risks of an underinsured home in Canada
16 Sep 2024
Snow falls – exhilaration rises
6 Sep 2024
Creating a family emergency plan: Essential steps for every household
4 Sep 2024
Protect your valuables: How to create and maintain a detailed home inventory
4 Sep 2024
Warm and worry-free: Your guide to tackling winter hazards
4 Sep 2024
Do I need tenant insurance? Protect your home and get peace of mind
4 Sep 2024
Do I need home insurance? Safeguarding your most valuable asset
21 Aug 2024
Collecting the data on collector cars - Recent North American market trends from Hagerty®
7 Aug 2024
The building stage – Completing your major home renovation
7 Aug 2024
Planning your major home renovation
2 Aug 2024
Luxury RVs - Travelling in the diamond lane
2 Aug 2024
Eco-friendly RVs - Going green amongst the evergreens
30 Jul 2024
A port in a storm – keeping your boat safe in a hurricane
25 Jul 2024
Accessories to a crime – Protecting luxury handbags, watches, and jewellery from thieves
25 Jul 2024
Put a price tag on your passions – The importance of taking inventory and appraising your prized possessions
19 Jul 2024
What you need to know about tenant insurance for renters
18 Jul 2024
How to protect your home from burglary
12 Jul 2024
Smart RVs – connect with nature and technology
12 Jul 2024
Celebrating our Charged for Change communities: Township of Essa, Ontario
12 Jul 2024
Celebrating our Charged for Change communities: Township of Manitouwadge, Ontario
12 Jul 2024
Celebrating our Charged for Change communities: Town of Thessalon, Ontario
12 Jul 2024
Celebrating our Charged for Change communities: Municipality of East Ferris, Ontario
11 Jul 2024
Safeguarding your valuables
10 Jul 2024
How rainwater harvesting can help you save water and the environment
10 Jul 2024
Basement Flooding: How to avoid standing in knee deep in water
9 Jul 2024
A luxurious landscape – luxury cottages and cabins
9 Jul 2024
Being friendly to the environment – Eco-friendly cottages and cabins
9 Jul 2024
Buying your first home
9 Jul 2024
Are there fire hazards in your home?
8 Jul 2024
Home safe in a hurricane – the causes and costs of hurricanes
8 Jul 2024
Home safe from a hurricane – how to minimize hurricane damage to your home
8 Jul 2024
Home safe in a hurricane – guarding yourself upon landfall
28 Jun 2024
Three of the most common boating insurance claims. (And what you can do to help avoid them.)
27 Jun 2024
How to be cautious with EV batteries
27 Jun 2024
A windshield replacement is only a stone’s throw away
27 Jun 2024
Auto accident in the US? What next?
27 Jun 2024
Car insurance for first-time drivers
26 Jun 2024
Boat safety this summer
25 Jun 2024
Safe pool: Swimming pool safety is all about awareness
12 Jun 2024
Celebrating our Charged for Change Communities: Town of Pelham, Ontario implements EV Charging Stations
12 Jun 2024
Celebrating our Charged for Change communities: The County of Prince Edward, Ontario implements EV Infrastructure
12 Jun 2024
Celebrating our Charged for Change communities: Township of Selwyn, Ontario implements electric charging infrastructure
11 Jun 2024
New tech meets nature – Smart seasonal homes and cottages
24 May 2024
Wildfire mitigation
24 May 2024
We all have a role to play to defeat rampant auto theft
17 May 2024
Family boating: when family time floats your boat
17 May 2024
Smart boats: charting a course to the future
14 May 2024
Electric boats: following a different current with electric boating
6 May 2024
Condo owner maintenance checklist
6 May 2024
Downsizing from house to condo
6 May 2024
Tips for sustainable living at home
6 May 2024
What is condo insurance?
23 Apr 2024
Checklist: Prepare your RV for a new season
16 Apr 2024
An electrifying ride
16 Apr 2024
Young and old at heart: The beauty of vintage motorcycles
16 Apr 2024
The freedom of motorcycle riding
27 Mar 2024
Get on the road to rewards with Aviva Journey
26 Mar 2024
Protect your home while you escape the cold
19 Mar 2024
How to make the most of your accident benefits coverage
1 Mar 2024
The venerable vendor – Benefits of using preferred vendors for your insurance claim
19 Dec 2023
Why do most property claims happen in the winter?
29 Nov 2023
You could be driving a stolen Re-VIN vehicle: What you need to know before purchasing your next vehicle
28 Nov 2023
What does Loss of Use mean in car insurance?
20 Nov 2023
Home energy efficiency: how to be a sustainable powerhouse
25 Oct 2023
Importance of renters' insurance
19 Oct 2023
Dreaming of a home reno?
19 Oct 2023
Dreaming. Planning. Building. Step by step to get your reno rolling
18 Oct 2023
Maintaining Your EV: Tips on How to Maintain an Electric Vehicle(EV)
18 Oct 2023
Current Events: An update on EV infrastructure
18 Oct 2023
Tips for Driving an EV in the Winter and Snow
1 Aug 2023
An Arrow aimed at tomorrow: What do automotive engineers do
1 Aug 2023
An Arrow aimed at tomorrow: How to build your own electric car (EV)
1 Aug 2023
An Arrow aimed at tomorrow: Autonomous EV engineering in Canada
31 Jul 2023
Cybersecurity – How cyber criminals will try to defraud you
31 Jul 2023
Should I be afraid of AI?
31 Jul 2023
Cyber protection tips: 10 ways to ensure your cyber security
11 Jul 2023
The most common cabin insurance claims and how you can avoid them
11 Jul 2023
Why you should consider a ‘standalone’ insurance policy for your cabin
29 Jun 2023
Recharge this summer with an Ontario cottage escape
29 Jun 2023
Safety and fun go hand in hand at the cottage
25 Jun 2023
Beware of suspicious telephone calls
20 Jun 2023
RV travelling: Let’s see what’s up with the RV World
20 Jun 2023
Going all in on the cottage lifestyle this season
20 Jun 2023
Get your motor running…with a mind on motorcycle safety
14 Jun 2023
Aviva Journey driving app is now one and our users are thriving
2 Jun 2023
Cybersecurity – What you need to know to keep safe online
11 Apr 2023
Beware of fake Aviva-branded investment opportunities
21 Mar 2023
Signs that point to savings – How Aviva Journey drivers are earning a car insurance discount
2 Mar 2023
Embracing Equity this International Women's Day
19 Jan 2023
GST/HST numbers, tax fraud, and tax evasion: What you need to know about fraud when paying invoices
15 Jan 2023
Does personal car insurance cover rental?
15 Jan 2023
Does my personal car insurance cover business use?
15 Jan 2023
Is personal property covered under car insurance?
15 Jan 2023
Personal auto insurance for ride-share drivers
12 Dec 2022
Don't let your vehicle catch a cold
9 Dec 2022
Preventing home burglary and water damage while you escape the cold
9 Dec 2022
Prevent house fires: How can you prevent accidental fires at home
8 Dec 2022
A high five to five stars
7 Dec 2022
Don’t let the Grinch steal Christmas – What you need to know to keep Santa’s gifts safe!
21 Nov 2022
Work commute changed? You may need to update your insurance too
16 Nov 2022
From claims to acclaim
28 Sep 2022
A seven-day journey to good driving habits with a driving discount app
28 Sep 2022
Giving the green light - easing your hesitation about insurance driving apps
28 Sep 2022
How a driving app can tailor your insurance premium to your driving habits and increase your car insurance savings
22 Sep 2022
Catalytic converters: What you need to know about catalytic converter theft
12 Sep 2022
Property Damage: Beware of Property Storm Chasers
12 Sep 2022
Online selling scams: Avoid getting duped when selling things online
22 Aug 2022
How to have a smooth claim & avoid an unpleasant tow and repair
15 Aug 2022
Electric vehicles environmental impact
15 Aug 2022
Tips on buying an electric vehicle
24 Jun 2022
Insurance fraud: Beware of Ghost Brokers selling fake insurance
20 Jun 2022
Insuring your electric vehicle or Hybrid
14 Jun 2022
What information is needed for an auto insurance quote?
14 Jun 2022
What to consider when getting a house or auto quote
13 Jun 2022
Fake online profiles: Fake profiles on LinkedIn claiming to be Aviva
13 Jun 2022
Vehicle carjacking is on the rise!
11 May 2022
Enjoy your Journey to savings and safer driving
2 May 2022
Employee wellness starts with leaders
19 Apr 2022
Your motorcycle is valuable. Does your insurance company know how valuable?
19 Apr 2022
How to avoid potholes while driving: Things to know about driving during the pothole season
29 Mar 2022
Join us for the Fun Side of Life
29 Mar 2022
What you need to know about fake, counterfeit car parts
22 Mar 2022
How to Avoid Insurance Fraud After a Car Accident
14 Mar 2022
Make the most of your RV insurance with coverage that counts
25 Feb 2022
A clever and simple way to save a cyclist’s life
21 Feb 2022
Get off to a safe start this year, check for outstanding safety recalls on your vehicle
21 Feb 2022
Prepare your car for summer driving
7 Feb 2022
Best amenities to include in your cabin rental for great reviews
4 Feb 2022
3 tips to help protect your Valentine’s Day gifts this year
13 Jan 2022
7 Common Sense Snowmobile Safety Tips
21 Dec 2021
Surprising and disastrous insurance claims to avoid this holiday season
10 Dec 2021
Access roadside assistance in Canada
5 Nov 2021
Rewarding careers abound in the dynamic insurance industry
29 Oct 2021
How to: Winterize your vehicle
11 Oct 2021
What happens if you cancel car insurance?
11 Oct 2021
Why did my car insurance go up?
7 Oct 2021
How Aviva Canada built a culture of trust during COVID
4 Oct 2021
Recruitment Scams
30 Sep 2021
Staying safe on the roads this fall
17 Sep 2021
Set your cottage up for a safe off-season
23 Jul 2021
Why it’s important to update your insurance address if you’re moving
9 Jun 2021
Providing low-cost perks to engage employees
25 May 2021
Investor fraud: Beware of fake investment offers and scams
17 May 2021
Speeding Seatbelt Tickets
18 Nov 2020
A crash course in minor collisions
20 Jan 2020
What to do in the Winter to ensure your collector car is ready for Spring
17 Jan 2020
Drug impaired driving
17 Jan 2020
Money saving tips for winter freeze
13 Jan 2020
5 best snowmobile trails in Canada
10 Jan 2020
Winter RVing tips for an epic adventure
27 Nov 2019
What to do after a car accident?
23 Oct 2019
Preventing vehicle theft
17 Sep 2019
Questions every homeowner should ask about their property
13 Aug 2019
RVing in Alberta
12 Aug 2019
Is an RV vacation right for your family?
12 Aug 2019
Make safety a priority during motorcycle season
12 Aug 2019
3 RV accidents you can avoid
12 Aug 2019
How to plan for a great boating season
22 Apr 2019
Common reasons your insurance claim could be denied.
12 Mar 2019
Joining the tiny house movement? What you need to know
14 Feb 2019
Insurance at the heart of Valentine’s Day
18 Dec 2018
Take the chill out of winter with a safe backyard skating rink
18 Dec 2018
Keeping your roof top of mind
3 Dec 2018
VIDEO - Refresh your smarts for safe winter driving
12 Nov 2018
17 things to do at the cottage this winter
19 Sep 2018
5 tips to help protect yourself from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
25 Jul 2018
Cruising the Cabot Trail
27 Feb 2018
Buying a Car
9 Feb 2018
Car emergency kits can be a life saver
18 Jan 2018
5 Ways to Save Money and Energy this Winter
8 Jan 2018
Keep safe and sober on the roads this season
9 Nov 2017
Spring cleaning checklist for the exterior of your home
19 Oct 2017
Be neighbourly and keep your sidewalks safe this winter.
19 Oct 2017
Build a plan for a smart renovation
19 Oct 2017
Are you following these Safe Driving tips?
19 Oct 2017
Additional Living Expenses: What you need to know
19 Oct 2017
6 Tips for Renting Your Home on a Home-Sharing Network
19 Oct 2017