DPM Insurance Group
65 King Street W. N0R 1G0 Harrow, ON, Canada

10 Reasons to Reconsider Buying Online Insurance Buying insurance online seems like an obvious choice in the 21st century. You can buy just about anything on the internet, so why not your home or car insurance? While there is no denying the convenience of online shopping, there are several things buyers should know before breaking up with their insurance broker - and we are not just saying this because we are an independent brokerage. So, if you are considering buying an instant online policy, here’s what you need to know: https://dpmins.com/10-reasons-to-reconsider-buying-online-/

Christmas movies that would benefit from insurance coverage It’s three days until Christmas, and we’re all looking forward to some downtime following an unprecedented year. If you’re taking in your favourite Christmas movie during the holidays, consider the insurance risks: https://dpmins.com/christmas-movies-that-would-benefit-fro/.

CAREER OPPORTUNITY! DPM Insurance Group has an immediate opening for a RIBO licensed Broker/CSR in our Harrow office. A multi-line brokerage, we’re seeking a highly motivated, dependable team player with superior communication and customer service skills. Only experienced candidates who are RIBO licensed will be considered. This is a salaried position, with benefits available, working in a modern office environment Monday through Friday from 9 am until 5 pm. Interested candid...ates are invited to submit their resume via email to: [Email hidden] We thank all those who submit but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All resumes will be accepted in strict confidence. See more

Ontario Making it Easier & Safer to Renew Driver’s Licenses The Ontario Government is temporarily waiving multiple driver’s licence renewal requirements so that all Class G and M drivers can now safely renew their licences online at ServiceOntario.ca. To ensure continued access to critical services, these changes will also help people travelling outside of Ontario for essential travel to renew their licences. Get the details here: https://dpmins.com/ontario-making-it-easier-safer-to-renew/

Debunking Some Common Insurance Myths Like any industry, a variety of myths surround insurance. Consumers of auto, home and business insurance may have misconceptions about policies and coverage as well as how the industry operates. Learn some key facts about the Canadian insurance industry here: https://dpmins.com/debunking-some-common-insurance-myths/

How to Teach Your Teen to Drive Teen Driver Safety Week is coming up this month, making it the ideal time to talk about the issues that are unique to teen drivers these days. Distracted driving is a big one. Keeping your teen driver engaged and alert on the road starts long before they get their G2, and here are some techniques for teaching good road habits, that also help keep your teen engaged on the task at hand: https://dpmins.com/how-to-teach-your-teen-to-drive/

Watch Out for Wildlife When Driving Collisions involving wildlife are more common than you might think, with roughly 14,000 in Ontario annually. The costs of wildlife-vehicle collisions add up to about $200 million annually in Canada, and nearly 500 people were killed in wildlife-vehicle collisions between 2000 and 2014 with almost 75% of those deaths occurring in summer and fall. It’s also important to know what being involved in a collision with an animal could mean for your auto insurance premium. Click here to find out more: https://dpmins.com/watch-out-for-wildlife-when-driving/

Making a Home Inventory List for Insurance If you file a home insurance claim, insurance companies will often ask for copies of receipts or pictures of the items you lost as proof that you had them in the first place. That’s why creating a home inventory list is both sensible and necessary. A home inventory list is the most effective way to determine the value of your personal belongings and provide a catalogue of all the things you own in detail. Click here to find out more: https://dpmins.com/making-a-home-inventory-list-for-insura/

Delivering Food? Make Sure You're Covered The food delivery business has changed drastically in 2020, and if you or someone in your family has taken on delivery work it’s important to know how that will affect your car insurance. Many people are getting into the business of being food couriers, but they may not be thinking about whether their auto insurance will cover them if they get into an accident while delivering food. Click here to find out if your delivery driving is covered: https://dpmins.com/delivering-food-make-sure-youre-covered/

The Truth About Parking Lot Accidents Parking lots are, at the best of times, a trial for the patience and navigational skills of every driver. It’s estimated that one in five traffic accidents in Canada takes place in parking lots. Many people believe that because they happen on private property, or because it’s easier for insurance companies to process, parking lot accidents are a 50-50 split in terms of fault. Those people are wrong. Click here for the facts: https://dpmins.com/the-truth-about-parking-lot-accidents/

New Travel Insurance Coming in October Starting in October, new pandemic-friendly travel insurance policies will begin to be offered through Manulife Financial Corp. for those traveling within Canada, and to international destinations, including those with a government-issued Level 3 travel advisory to avoid all non-essential travel. Click here for more information: https://dpmins.com/new-travel-insurance-coming-in-october/

What is a loss payee? A loss payee is a third party listed on an insurance policy’s declarations page that has first rights on insurance claim payments after a property loss. Click here to find out more: https://dpmins.com/what-is-a-loss-payee/

What Is Actual Total Loss? Actual total loss is a loss that occurs when an insured property is destroyed or damaged to such an extent that it can be neither recovered nor repaired for further use. In these cases, the insured party should qualify to receive a payout from the insurance company for the full insured value of the property. There can be complications, though, and a maximum settlement is never guaranteed. https://dpmins.com/what-is-actual-total-loss/

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Wondering which home renovations you should inform your insurance broker about? Click here to find out: https://dpmins.com/home-renovations-your-home-insurance-pr/

When Are My Devices Covered By Insurance? Before you find yourself with lost, stolen or broken device with no way to seek compensation, it would be wise to take a moment to consider whether or not your devices are covered. Many people think that their insurance policy covers accidental damage to their devices, but that isn't often the case. Click here for the details: https://dpmins.com/when-are-my-devices-covered-by-insurance/