Discover your insurance landscape
Knowing what insurance coverages you have and how they work together is essential for making smart insurance decisions.
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The VIU Point
Welcome to VIU’s personal insurance blog, where you’ll find everything you need to know to stay protected today and tomorrow.
Summer insurance tips
Each season comes with its own unique insurance challenges. Here are our tips for making summer free from insurance claims.
How to compare car insurance quotes
Understanding car insurance quotes is the key to making sure you choose the right policy for you.
Preparing your car for spring
Take some time this month to prepare your car for spring.
When to file an auto insurance claim
After an accident, you want to get your car repaired – find out when that means filing an auto insurance claim.
Your ultimate pet insurance guide
Our pet insurance guide will tell you what you need to know to find the right protection for your fur babies.
Unexpected things homeowners insurance covers
Homeowners insurance covers a lot more than people think.
Your ultimate home renovations guide
Home renovations are a big undertaking which makes planning ahead important for success.
Car insurance add-ons to consider
Car insurance add-ons are an easy and cost-effective way to personalize your coverage.
How to buy a car
Confidently buy your next car by following the steps for buying a car outlined here.
What you should know about home insurance deductibles
Understanding how deductibles work and setting yours up in way that works for you can save you anxiety and money.
Does self-driving car insurance exist?
Everyone’s talking about self-driving cars. Learn about the insurance implications for these new autonomous autos.
Do you need remote worker insurance?
Millions of people are working from home, but not many have looked at the insurance implications for their home office.
Your ultimate umbrella insurance guide
Personal umbrella insurance isn’t as common as auto or home policies, but it’s incredibly useful to have when things go wrong.
Fire safety at home
From things to do before it begins to how to handle the aftermath, this guide has everything you need to know to keep yourself, your family and your possessions safe from fire at home.
Life changes might mean insurance changes
Life changes can be exciting! But don’t forget to update your insurance policies. This guide shows you what policies to consider for several life events.
Winter weather insurance resources + what you need to know
Winter storm preparedness can take a blizzard from a disaster to an annoyance. This guide will help you prep with confidence.
How telematics could lower your auto insurance premium
Telematics insurance is a way to get truly personalized coverage based on your individual driving habits.
Get the right insurance for your gifts
Keep your gifts covered from the time of purchase to the time of giving and beyond with the right insurance choices.
Your ultimate renters insurance guide
Get a better understanding of renters insurance basics with this guide.
Checklist: How to winterize your home
Preparing your house for winter is easy if you follow this checklist.
How to lower motorcycle and boat premiums in the winter
Staying insured in the off-season can protect your motorcycle, boat and wallet.
12 reasons to buy life insurance
Life insurance offers more than just a payout. It can improve the lives of the policyholder and the beneficiary.
Is hazard insurance necessary?
Mortgage providers often require hazard insurance. But do you really need to purchase an additional policy?
Infographic: Uncertain about what your insurance covers? You’re not alone.
A new survey shows that 40% of home and auto policy owners have had a recent event where their policy did not cover their claim as they had expected.
Insurance considerations before moving in together
Get the right insurance coverage before the moving vans arrive.
11 ways to prevent home insurance claims
Home insurance claims are often preventable. Find out what you can do today to make your home safer.
Wildfire insurance resources + what you need to know
Wildfires are unexpected but you can still prepare for them.
Rental car insurance - what to know before you travel
Rental car insurance doesn’t have to be confusing, but there are things you need to know before you go.
How much will electric car insurance really cost?
Did you buy an electric vehicle? Congrats! We at VIU by HUB love new technology and everything green.
Surprising things that lower your homeowners insurance
It’s important to understand how insurance premiums are determined in order to understand how you can lower yours.
Your ultimate auto insurance guide
There are many types of auto insurance, consult with an expert to be certain you have all of the coverages you need.
Your ultimate homeowners insurance guide
Get the right coverage now so you’re ready in case of an emergency.
Smart homes create new risks
Let’s take a moment to truly understand what smart home risks you might not be considering.
Natural disasters pose a unique risk to drivers
Natural disasters cause extreme damage to property and infrastructure, but what about their impact on drivers?
Six tips for sewer backup prevention
Few things are worse than waking up to sewage in your home, but a little prevention goes a long way.
Home renovation projects: getting the right insurance and contracts
Always check with your insurer and bank before beginning major home renovations.
Injury, information, insurance: what to do after a hit and run
Not everyone respects the rules of the road. It’s important to know what to do in an emergency.
Auto accident coverage and adding additional coverage
Accidents happen. Surprise medical bills and unpaid time off from work don’t have to.
Flood insurance resources + what you need to know
Standard homeowners insurance policies may not cover all flood-related damages.
Hurricane insurance resources + what you need to know
What you need to do to keep your family safe, stay covered with the right insurance options and prepare your home.
Tornado insurance resources + what you need to know
Homeowners insurance generally covers tornado damage, but some policies might not cover damage from wind or hail.
