Home and Auto Insurance

If you earn more than $30,000, consider increasing the income replacement insurance benefit on your Ontario car insurance to recover lost income in the event of an accident.

Brush up on your backyard safety with these tips on fire safety, deck safety, BBQ safety, pool safety, and trampoline safety.

The City of Ottawa's partnership with SLWC has raised a lot of questions about water and sewer service lines. Here, we answer the most common questions we've had so far.

Jewellery insurance and insurance for other valuables are an important step to protecting the important things in your life.

Getting the best condominium insurance requires condo unit owners to fill the gap in coverage with a condo insurance policy.

With a hot real estate market in Ottawa, many buyers are waiving all conditions. While this may land you your next home, it could lead to more headaches than it's worth.

Are you unsure when winter tires need to be on in Ontario for insurance discounts? It depends on your provider but it's from November 1 to April 1.

The temporary car insurance COVID rebate has ended and your rates may have returned to pre-COVID days.

With working remotely becoming more and more popular, it's important to learn how it impacts your home insurance.

Get all your policies and documents in one place with Scrivens Online. We are committed to offering you on-demand access to your vital insurance documents 24/7 from any device.

We answer the most common "what if..." Car Insurance policy questions.

Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of collisions in Ontario and for National Safe Driving Week, we encourage all drivers to brush up on safe driving techniques.

Vacant property insurance can help protect your vacant real estate, but here are more ways to help limit your risk and liability.

Drivers in Ontario will now be able to provide electronic proof of auto insurance via a mobile device thanks to approval from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRA), which occurred on Sept. 5, 2019.

Deciphering all of the parts of your homeowners insurance policy can be difficult. We cover the basics to help you better understand your policy.

Deciphering all of the parts of your car insurance policy can be difficult. Here, we've broken it down section by section so you can understand the information that is included in each part.

Learn all about the benefits of overland flood insurance and how it can supplement standard home insurance policies.

The price of gas is expected to rise as the federal government's carbon tax begins today in Ontario. For this reason, it’s important to save on gas whenever you can.

A distracted driving conviction in Ontario will be reflected on your driving record, therefore will be considered by insurance companies when calculating your risk.

For National Safe Driving Week, Scrivens is dedicated to sharing tips, tricks, and advice for staying safe while on the roads in Ottawa. One of the best ways to stay safe is to prevent distractions while driving.

Vehicle technology seems to advance each year as new features improve driver and passenger safety. The following are just a few driver-assist features to be aware of the next time you are in the market for a new vehicle.

It's that time of year again when the pleasant summer commute is back to normal as students and parents return from their summer breaks. That means there are a significantly higher number of motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians to be aware of while commuting.

When preparing to leave for a vacation, it's easy to overlook basic home safety precautions. To protect your residence while you're away and enjoy a worry-free trip, keep in mind the following tips.

If you're investing in a second home, Scrivens has put together some insurance basics to help you make the best buying decision when it comes to determining insurability and estimating your ongoing cost of ownership.

It's time to renovate your home or cottage! Whether you have hired someone to renovate or you're doing it yourself, there are some things you need to be aware.

Rental car insurance in Ontario can be complicated but having all the information and understanding what car rental insurance you already have will go a long way to ensure you have the right protection.

Today's changing climate has seen an increase in extreme weather events as $1 billion has become the new normal for yearly catastrophic losses, mostly due to water-related damage.

Should you be so lucky to be one of those couples to get engaged on Valentine's Day, there are a number of insurance-related concerns to keep in mind before your wedding.

Ottawa winters aren't always as mild as they were in 2016-2017 and forecasts show the upcoming winter will see returns of significant snow events. Fortunately with accurate forecasting, we are able to prepare for the worst.

Follow these night driving safety tips to keep focused on the road ahead. 15 ways to driver safer at night

To avoid purchasing a car with hidden problems, consider the following buying precautions.

Sometimes, despite your best efforts, you will experience water damage or a flood in your home. Don't panic, make sure everyone is safe, call your insurance broker and follow these steps.

Cycling to work is a healthier and more eco-friendly option than driving. However, it does come with additional risks so be sure to review our cycling to work safety tips.

According to the most recent data from the Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse, approximately 34% of vehicle crash deaths can be linked to drug-impaired driving, which is nearly as many as those related to alcohol.

In insurance, a catastrophic event is one that is typically unpredictable and causes extreme loss. Catastrophic events can be either natural or man-made disasters, and common examples include earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, wildfires, and terrorist attacks.

All insurance companies in Ontario are required by the Ministry of Finance and the Government of Ontario to provide an Ontario winter tire discount—typically 2 to 5 percent—to car insurance policies that install winter tires. The winter tire discount was put into force to not only reduce car insurance rates but also to improve overall roadway safety.

The minimum car insurance coverage in Ontario must carry third-party liability, accident benefits, direct compensation property damage, and uninsured automobile.