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Dodge Dryer Disasters: Safety Tips from Sandbox

We all know that the purpose of clothing dryers is to do just that—dry our clothes, and these household appliances do it by using a heating element to warm the laundry and circulate the air inside. Something crucial to consider is that anytime there’s heat, there’s a risk of fire—and that’s not just the insurance in us talking.

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Car Insurance 101: 10 Industry Terms You Need to Know

Sitting in the broker’s office trying to decide which coverages match your needs and your ride can be a challenge when you don’t understand insurance lingo. Some things may be more worthwhile to you on a policy than others, or a basic package policy might not have the right limits and coverages that you require.

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Out-of-the-Sandbox Coverage: Surprising Inclusions with Sandbox Mutual Insurance

Being familiar with your insurance policy and all its coverages is one thing; understanding its limitations can be another. When you’re not an insurance expert, it can be difficult to know what’s covered—and what’s not—under a policy. Even as masters in all things insurance, we’ve had our own set of surprises over the past 115+ years. Here are some things that are covered under a Sandbox insurance policy that brokers and insureds wouldn’t normally expect:

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15 Things You Should Do Around Your Home Before Going on Vacation

Beach hair, don’t care? Out of office and out to sea? Life’s better in sandals? Trust us, we understand how sweet life can be in the sand. And really, it’s all fine and sandy until you get that text telling you that your home has been broken into. So no matter your vacation motto, there are things around your home that you have to do before setting sail. Don’t worry — our team at Sandbox is here to help you. Here are our 15 Things You Should Do Around Your Home Before Going on Vacation:

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Ignite Your Safety Knowledge: A Sandbox Guide to Preventing Condo Fires

Condo sweet condo! The one-level floor plan, sense of community, zero yard maintenance, security features, and maybe even some fun recreational amenities are all benefits of living in a condo. With condo living, you may have to adhere to some bylaws arranged by your building management. While some of these may be out of the ordinary, these bylaws are usually put in place to protect you and the other residents in your building from theft and various damages, such as fire.

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Light Up the Night: Navigating Firework Safety

Red, blue, purple, and green — these are just some of the many colours of fireworks that light up the night sky. Throughout the year, families and friends across the world embark on seasonal traditions for Diwali, Christmas, New Year’s celebrations, and more, and one of them might be setting off beautiful fireworks for all to see. At Sandbox, we’re not going to let those “ooohs” and “ahhhs” turn into a “CRASH! BANG!

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Keeping it Simple: How-To Tips for a Healthy and Safe Christmas Tree

There’s nothing like bringing a natural Christmas tree home and decorating it with family and friends. These trees are symbolic of the season and bring back old memories — and who doesn’t love the smell of a fresh Christmas tree? Even candles can’t quite replicate this special holiday scent!

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Investing in Tomorrow's Leaders: Sask Girls United and Sandbox Leading the Way

On Thursday, October 12th, 2023, Sandbox Mutual Insurance attended the annual Insurance Brokers Association of Saskatchewan (IBAS) Convention & AGM in Saskatoon. The IBAS convention is an annual two-day event where various vendors in the insurance industry set up trade show-style booths to promote new products and services, exhibit their brand, and network with others in the province.

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