What Does Commercial Truck Insurance in Alberta Actually Cover? Commercial truck insurance in Alberta is legally required and provides a financial safety net for trucking businesses. In addition to the cargo being transported, every truck on our highways represents contracts, deadlines, income, and the business’s reputation. Therefore, one accident, breakdown, or claim should never be […]

When Does a Business Need Umbrella Liability Insurance? A lot of business owners think their general liability insurance policy is sufficient to cover their business for large claims. While having primary liability coverage is critical, this type of coverage generally has limits that can be reached much more quickly than expected. The use of Umbrella […]

Why Bundling Your Insurance Policies Makes Sense The easiest way to protect your peace of mind and save money at the same time is to bundle your insurance policies. At A-Kan Insurance, combining coverage for your home, auto, and even business has helped many clients simplify their insurance and unlock meaningful savings. Understanding Bundling Bundling […]

Daycare Insurance in Alberta: What Every Childcare Owner Must Know Operating a daycare or learning centre in Alberta is rewarding work but it comes with special risks that most other businesses do not deal with. Parents trust you will take care of and promote the safety, development, and wellbeing of their children, and while an […]

How Distracted Driving Affects Your Safety & Insurance Premiums Summer is synonymous with road trips, trips with family, and long drives across Canada. Unfortunately, summer also means distracted driving. No matter the warnings given on the dangers of distracted driving, distracted driving continues to be one of the leading causes of crashes and serious injury […]

How To Protect Commercial Property From Wildfires Wildfire seasons in Canada are becoming more intense, occurring more frequently and doing more damage. In 2023, almost 18.5 million hectares of land were destroyed, the worst wildfire season ever recorded. This trend carried on throughout 2024, with $8.5 billion in insured damages, the greatest amount for any […]

Spring Flood Risk for Commercial Properties: Is Your Business Prepared? Spring thaw in Canada brings increased threat from flooding for commercial properties, besides the warmth of the sun. Floods are now Canada’s most frequent, damaging natural disasters, averaging $800 million worth of insured losses in a year. With the increase in extreme weather events, especially […]

Discover how home renovations in Canada can affect your home insurance and learn what steps to take to stay secure with A-Kan Insurance. Home Renovations & Insurance: What Every Canadian Should Know As per CIBC (Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce), nearly 49% of Canadians are engaged in the process of planning, conducting, or had recently […]

Personal Liability & Umbrella Insurance: Who Needs It and Why? Personal liability claims are on the rise in Canada. According to the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC), liability-related insurance claims have increased in recent years due to factors like social inflation, growing legal costs, and an increase in personal injury lawsuits. In fact, homeowners and […]