Learning Centre

Insurance Claims Reinvented: Experience the 5-Step Revolution of Sandbox Property Insurance Claims

At Sandbox, our goal is to make the claims process as delightfully simple as possible. When life takes an unanticipated turn, you can file a property claim on any device when it’s most convenient for you. To begin, visit our Make a Claim page on our website. For further guidance at this stage, be sure to check out our insightful resource, Here’s How to Make a Claim Using Our Online Claims Portal.

Winter-Ready and Insured: Protecting Your Cabin Haven Inside and Out

Many people consider the final days of fall to be the end of their cottage and lake season. Before temperatures dip into freezing, many cabin-goers focus on wrapping up seasonal projects and winterizing their cottage. While it’s a sad time to say goodbye to a loved vacation home for the year, there are certain tasks that will help you avoid floods, frozen and burst pipes, and more. Don’t let this process linger, we’re here to help! Here’s a quick list of things you should check on at the end of the season to avoid potential losses to your holiday home.

Motorcycle Insurance: What You Need to Know

The need for speed, wind in your hair, or just looking super cool — these are some of the things people love the most about riding their motorcycles. When it comes to insuring their bikes, many riders sign up for basic packages in the spur of the excitement. Some motorcyclists on the road may not know how to gain the right coverage or be unaware that their coverage may not include all that it needs to. If you’re a learner or experienced motorcyclist, here’s what you need to know about Sandbox's motorcycle insurance:

Mastering Livestock Handling: Key Practices to Prevent Losses and Injuries on Your Ranch

The old saying “as stubborn as a mule” sure didn’t come from nothing. Farm animals sometimes have minds of their own or switch up their behaviour like that *finger snap*. So, before you put out to pasture because of a bad day, there are things you can do to prioritize your well-being first. We get it—you may spend most of your days protecting your livestock since it’s how you bring home the bacon, but your safety shouldn’t come second.

8 Things You Should Know Before Driving in the Rain

During the summer, storms can arrive fast and with fury, and it’s probably happened to you that you’ve been stranded in the car when one starts. No? Lucky. Anyways, if the rain starts and you’re in the middle of going from point A to point B, here are 8 things you should know when driving through the weather conditions.

Introducing FarmSecure

Eee iii eee iii insured! Did you hear? Sandbox’s farm insurance products got a fresh new look in July of 2023. With simplicity and meeting the changing needs of our insureds in mind, we were proud to redesign how we offer all our farm insurance products and coverages.

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.

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.

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%.

We’ve got you covered with tips to enjoy your fireplace or wood stove safely.