Everyone knows that when you live somewhere long enough, a scratch, dent, stain, or loose hinge is bound to happen. This natural aging of a rental apartment or home is...
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Emily May
Emily May is the Content Manager at YouSet and works from her home base near Toronto, Ontario. Since 2017, Emily has specialized in writing, marketing, and content creation. Through extensive research and with a genuine commitment to addressing the real questions of Canadians, Emily aims to simplify the complexities of home and car insurance. Her mission is clear: to make insurance feel less intimidating and more approachable for the everyday Canadian.
Will Insurance Cover a Home with Knob and Tube Wiring?
When you buy home insurance, insurers always assess the level of risk you present as a policyholder. For instance, those with a history of missed payments or repeated claims often...
Read moreThe Truth About Speed Camera Tickets and Car Insurance
The use of speed cameras, also known as photo radars, detection systems, or automated speed enforcement systems, is steadily increasing across Canada. As their presence grows, many drivers have questions,...
Read moreAre Sump Pumps Covered by Insurance?
Your home may very well be the single biggest investment you ever make, and while there are countless ways to protect it, installing and maintaining a sump pump should be...
Read moreDo Home and Car Insurance Renew Automatically?
From your Netflix subscription to your gym membership, many of the services you rely on are set to auto-renew by default. But when it comes to your home and car...
Read moreWhy Cottage Insurance Might Cost More Than You Expected
As much as cottages are an escape from everyday life and the backdrop of many core memories, the risks that come with owning one are not insignificant. After all, cottages...
Read moreHow to Get a Driver’s Abstract in Canada (By Province)
If you’re reading this, it’s likely because you’ve been asked to provide someone with a copy of your driver’s abstract. If so, you’re in the right place to learn more....
Read moreDoes Insurance Cover Basement Flooding? Yes, But…
Whether you’re a renter living in a basement apartment or are the owner of a home or condo with a basement, one of the things you dread most is a...
Read moreQuestions to Ask (and Avoid) When Renting an Apartment
When looking at apartments for rent, you can only learn so much by half-heartedly walking around, opening a few doors, and peeking in a few closets. If all you do...
Read moreDoes Home Insurance Cover Engagement Rings?
It doesn’t matter if you’re the one buying or the one receiving the ring; engagement ring insurance is an essential step in protecting such a sentimental and oftentimes valuable investment....
Read moreAre Basement Apartments Legal in Canada? (+Checklist)
When scrolling through ads for places to rent, you’ll see everything from luxury penthouses to small one-room studios. But what if the unit you have your eye on is a...
Read more5 Things the Most Stolen Cars in Canada Have in Common
As the “car theft crisis” continues across Canada, drivers and insurers are both paying the price. Not only did the number of theft-related car insurance claims hit an all-time high,...
Read moreA Homeowner’s Crash Course on Backwater Valves
From home security systems to wiring, electrical, and plumbing system upgrades, there are countless ways for you to protect what might be your single biggest investment ever: your home. One...
Read moreDoes Condo Insurance Cover Special Assessments?
As appealing as the many conveniences of condo living may be, from shared maintenance responsibilities to desirable amenities, the possibility of a special assessment looms over many owners, and for...
Read more[Template] How To Cancel Home and Car Insurance Anytime
When you realize you’re overpaying for insurance, have found a better price elsewhere, or have just had one too many frustrating experiences, you likely already have one foot reout the...
Read moreAnti-Theft Devices for Cars: Do They Lower Insurance?
In recent years, Canada has made international headlines as the so-called “car theft capital of the world.” Across the country, police departments, government agencies, and car manufacturers are all ramping...
Read moreDoes Insurance Cover Bicycle Theft? Yes, But…
Just like homeowners want to protect their homes or drivers want to protect their cars, if you rely on your bicycle for daily commutes or have invested in biking as...
Read moreMoving Day in Quebec Checklist (and Survival Guide)
What once was law is now a tradition, and as we all know, traditions are hard to break. That’s why every year on July 1, while the rest of the...
Read moreCar Theft Prevention: Do’s and Don’ts (+Checklist)
Between 2018 and 2023, the cost of insurance claims for car theft increased by 254%. It became such a pervasive and costly problem for car owners and car insurers alike,...
Read moreDo You Have Enough Coverage for Your Condo?
How much coverage do you need? How much is enough? These are questions every condo owner faces when purchasing condo insurance. While your condo association will have a master insurance...
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