Learning Centre

Introducing FarmSecure

Eee iii eee iii insured! Our FarmSecure products are now available for purchase from a Sandbox broker. 

Why did Sandbox create these farm boxes and bundles?

Economical. Bundling and purchasing packages can offer rewards to policyholders, not only through discounts, but also by allowing you to have additional coverage on something you may not have had previously. 

What Is Loss Control, and How Does It Benefit My Home, Farm, or Business?

In risk management, loss control aims to reduce the probability of losses occurring or to minimize the damage, if one were to occur.

How does it work?

Communities at Play and a Guide to Playground Safety

After a considerate selection process, our Communities at Play initiative is underway to support and fund four playground projects, making them more safe and educational for children. Congratulations to all the winners and recipients:

— Douglasdale School in Alberta

— Oakbank Elementary School in Manitoba

— Naicam School in Saskatchewan

— Melville Miller Elementary School in Saskatchewan

Murphy's Roof Repair Gone Wrong

Have you ever had one of those days where everything seems to be going wrong? For the Murphys, this is a common occurrence. They firmly believe that anything that can go wrong, will go wrong—especially for them. Let us tell you more, based on a true story from a real Sandbox policyholder.

HVAC System Spring Maintenance Checklist

It's important for homeowners to have their HVAC system inspected, serviced, and cleaned annually. We recommend doing maintenance in the spring to prepare your system for the upcoming summer months, when it will be working harder to keep your home cool, and after the winter months, when your heating system has just worked its hardest.

Here is a checklist of things you should be doing for your HVAC system this spring:

Fireplace and Wood Stove Safety

Enjoying the warmth and calm of sitting around the fireplace with loved ones? Cozy! A house fire caused by improper use of your fireplace? Not so cozy.

The National Fire Protection Association states that while fires involving fireplaces or chimneys were involved in fewer than 7% of fires caused by heating equipment, they caused more than one fifth of overall property damage at 22%.

What is an Ice Dam and How Can I Prevent and Remove Them?

Ice dams are something that all homeowners living in snow-prone climates should know about. Ice dams form from excess heat being trapped in the attic space or roof cavity. This can be a result of inadequate insulation, inadequate or missing vapour barrier, and/or improper attic ventilation. They are created when snow accumulates on the roof which then begins to melt as a result of the excess heat below the roofing. The water runs down to the edge of the roof or gutter, where it is much cooler, and it then refreezes.

7 Candle Safety Tips

Candles are used for a variety of purposes, like religious ceremonies, as a source of light when the power goes out, or simply as home décor. Because they are so commonly used, we often don’t give a second thought to the safety risks associated with candles.

4 Space Heater Safety Tips

As the weather cool downs, many people use space heaters to stay warm during the winter. Space heaters are popular for a reason: they’re a convenient, portable, and cost effective way to heat areas of your home. However, using a space heater increases the risk of a house fire, especially when safety precautions are not taken.

Sandbox Gives Back to Organizations Supporting New Immigrants

Right on time for the Holiday Season and start of the cold-weather season, Sandbox is proud to support six organizations across Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba that provide support services for new immigrants to Canada with a donation of $2,000 each.

Alberta

Edmonton Immigrant Services Association

Centre for Newcomers

Saskatchewan