How To Start A Business

Happy Holidays from all of us at Paul C. Armstrong Insurance Brokers Inc. With the year quickly coming to an end, and a new year starting perhaps there are some changes coming your way. Maybe you’ll finally start your own business that you’ve always been dreaming of. If you have the perfect idea for a… Continue reading How To Start A Business

So You’ve Had An Auto Accident, Now What?

You hear a horn, feel a bump and next thing you know, you hear the sound of crumpling metal. With all this going on around you, your thoughts race, you make sure everyone is okay, and then all is quiet. You think to yourself… What do I do next? Who do I contact? Where do… Continue reading So You’ve Had An Auto Accident, Now What?

Insuring Your Vacation Property

Even though you don’t live there year-round, it is a smart idea to have good coverage on your vacation property. For the most part, insurance coverage for a vacation property works the same as the coverage on your primary residence. There are, however, a few key differences in the type of coverage you can select for… Continue reading Insuring Your Vacation Property

Don’t Let A Tornado Blow Your Assets Away

Wow, What a Wild Wind! On August 21,2001, the first F3 tornado in over 15 years hit the lakeside town of Goderich, Ontario, causing over $75 million dollars in damage. Likewise, on June 6,2010, an F2 tornado went from Harrow through Kingsville and Leamington, Ontario, before dissipating near Point Pelee National Park, causing $120 million… Continue reading Don’t Let A Tornado Blow Your Assets Away

Is Your Home Insured Properly?

Why would you insure your home for more than you paid for it? Insist on guaranteed replacement cost coverage and always ‘Insure to Value’ Many people mistakenly believe the amount they paid for their home is the same as its replacement cost. Unfortunately this is not always true. Depending on where you live, the cost… Continue reading Is Your Home Insured Properly?

Water Damage – What’s Covered?

Water damage claims have become a big problem for Canadian homeowners. Reasons for the increase can be traced to climate change, lifestyle change and ageing infrastructure. Most homeowner policies cover water damage that happens suddenly and accidently, but may not cover sewer backups (where separate coverage is needed). Slow leaks and water seepage that occur over time… Continue reading Water Damage – What’s Covered?

Tips For Driving In The States

Planning a trip down south for March break? Here are a few tips for driving in the States. If you plan on driving in the United States, whether in a rental car or your own, there are certain steps you can take to make sure you’re trip is safe and enjoyable. First, make sure you… Continue reading Tips For Driving In The States

Happy New Year! Are You Vacation Ready?

Happy New Year to all from Paul Armstrong Insurance Brokers! With the Christmas season now come and gone, many of you will be preparing for your next holiday in the sun and a little break from the cold and snow, your bags are packed and you’re ready to go. But are you? Vacations are a great… Continue reading Happy New Year! Are You Vacation Ready?

Happy Holidays From Paul Armstrong Insurance

Words from Paul: With the holiday season fast approaching, I have taken a moment to think of this past year, our Climate has changed and we all have experienced something from increased storms and their severity. The ice storm in December 2013 was one of our worst with significant tree damage and power outage. Cleanup… Continue reading Happy Holidays From Paul Armstrong Insurance

Do You Need Winter Tires?

Unlike all-season and performance tires, snow tires are designed to excel in the colder temperature, slush, snow and ice that many of us experience for three or more months a year. Their treads are designed to rid themselves of snow as they roll, and the rubber use to make them is softer than all-season or… Continue reading Do You Need Winter Tires?