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Stay Safe This Holiday Season with These 6 Tips

The holidays are a special season, with twinkling lights and cozy evenings by the fire. But it also comes with unique risks. Winter is one of the busiest times for home insurance claims, with common issues like fires, water damage, and accidental injuries taking the spotlight.

Studies show a spike in home fires during December and January, which can be caused by unattended candles, overloaded electrical circuits, or dry Christmas trees. It’s recommended to take extra precautions this season to protect your home and family.

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Pros and Cons of Condo Ownership

Compared to renting, owning your own condo is pretty sweet however, there are some things that are not-so-sweet like when your upstairs neighbours start reorganizing furniture at midnight. We’re here to debunk and prove the pros and cons of condo ownership because believe us when we say, there are definitely some perks to owning your own condo. And when we say some, we mean a lot.

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What is Comprehensive Car Insurance?

What is comprehensive car insurance? What does it do? Why do you need it? Well, would you believe it if we told you we and our insurance brokers get asked this question a lot? And it’s understandable. Sometimes, this kind of car insurance legal jargon makes things… complicated. It’s one of the core reasons why people don’t fully understand what’s in their insurance policies. We’re here to take you through what it is, how much comprehensive car insurance costs, deductibles, limitations, and of course, the benefits of its coverage.

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Uniting for Jasper: Sandbox Activates Emergency Response Program

In 2022, Sandbox Mutual Insurance emerged as the new face of Saskatchewan Mutual Insurance, and as part of our new brand, came along a new Giving Back policy. At Sandbox, we believe in Giving Back to the communities we do business in: Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. So, we crafted four ways we could do it:

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Holy Murphy Macaroni! The Murphys’ Restaurant Ruins

Have you met The Murphys? They’re a family that, you might say, have the worst luck imaginable. Whatever can go wrong for these poor folks definitely does go wrong. Even when it comes to their family-owned restaurant business!

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Eeee Iiiii Eeee Iiii Insurance: The Murphys’ Springtime Farm Mishaps

Ahhhh, Springtime on The Murphy’s farm. Time for planting! Time for seeding! Time for… the Murphy’s usual bad luck to do exactly what it usually does. Thank goodness for Sandbox Mutual Insurance!

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Starting Your Own Small Business in Canada: What You Need to Know

The process of launching your own small business in Canada is an exciting opportunity, and unfortunately, it can come with some challenges. Maybe you’re an entrepreneur with a genius business idea or someone who wants to achieve the buzz of doing what you love and making some moolah out of it. Knowing the steps and things to consider are the keys to success. Let’s go through together all the things that you have to understand to start and expand your small business in Canada.

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Farm Insurance Checklist: Important Steps when Checking and Updating Your Coverage in Canada

As a farmer in Canada, it’s a must that your farming operations are insured against the right risks. But what does that mean? The simple answer: farm insurance. By using farm insurance, you can make sure your business is secure, from covering your farm equipment and buildings to the handling of liability issues. The agricultural field and the insurance industry are always changing, so it’s important to periodically check and update your farm insurance policy.

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Workplace Cyber Security: Whose Job is it and Why You Need It

Cyber security at work: Whose job is it? If you said the technology team, you’d be wrong. While the tech team does have a set of responsibilities when it comes to safeguarding a workplace’s technological infrastructure, it really is everyone’s job. And the truth of it is—that online attacks can happen to anyone at any time, and these scammers try to target the most vulnerable and unaware personnel in an organization that they can find.

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Why Liability Insurance is Important for Small Businesses in the Canadian Prairies

The vast Canadian Prairies offer endless opportunities for small businesses to grow and thrive, making the journey for entrepreneurs and start-ups a very thrilling and enjoyable one. Amidst the excitement of entrepreneurship, it's crucial not to overlook one vital aspect: liability insurance. Yup, you got it! This coverage is essential for protecting your business from risks and liabilities, helping ensure your success and longevity in the dynamic Canadian business landscape.

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