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As a young adult, preparing to begin your university experience can be an overwhelming yet exciting time. While setting up your course schedule and choosing a place to live are important, don't overlook one important consideration: insurance. According to Investopedia, nearly 30 per cent of young adults don't have insurance coverage, which can result in them accumulating overwhelming medical bills. Let's face it. Accidents happen at any time, so being prepared with the right coverage can save y

France Dallaire boasts years of experience working in Quebec's insurance industry (mainly in the property and casualty insurance line of business). We decided to sit down with France, Senior Vice President, Operations - Quebec, to discuss the nature of the province's insurance market. France shared insights into Quebec's particular market, why she chose to work with NFP and what NFP has to offer its clients in the region. Editor's note: This interview has been edited for clarity and brevity. NF

In the first of Four Key Issues impacting trade credit risk over the next year, we look at the volatile international export environment and how companies support sales to key export markets and extend their reach far beyond their own borders. COVID-19 remains problematic for international trade In a recent report, the largest of the multinational specialist trade credit insurance firms noted the uneven path of recovery across different economies and nations with differing wealth profiles. (1)

Preparing for post-secondary studies is one of the best experiences for young adults. As a parent, preparing your child for their educational journey involves more than securing the right accommodation and course schedule. To help you and your young adult, we have outlined four tips on how parents can help both themselves and their child save on car insurance. 4 Tips to save on car insurance for students 1. Look for Discounts This might be a great time to consider speaking to an insurance broke

At many resorts and hotels, the changes are noticeable from the moment one drives up. Suspended valet parking services. Temperature taking at the door. Limited seating in bars and dining rooms. Spas closed, exercise room access limited and pools monitored for capacity. A call to the front desk for extra towels could result in a robot delivering them. This is today's hospitality environment. As the industry finds its way back from an incomparable year of closures and revenue loss, there is hope.

It seems that the restaurant industry is finally pushing toward recovery. After a pandemic-laced year of devastating sales and lost revenue, vaccines and government aid are helping to steer the industry toward a better trajectory. Even so, the industry is seeing some fundamental changes that are both opening doors and becoming a hindrance to success. First, the good news. Thanks to the domino effect of the pandemic, the restaurant industry is seeing more businesses returning, but online. These

Whether it's for a long weekend or an overnight stay, many of us choose to retire for some much-needed R&R at a cottage somewhere serene. When seeking the peace of mind you so very much deserve, the last thing you want is for a catastrophe to spoil your time away from all the stress. That is why it's important to ensure you are properly insured at your recreational property. Whether you use that property year-round or seasonally, these details define the type of insurance coverage you need.

When considering purchasing any service, we know it's important to get a closer look at its service offerings. We put together this list of frequently asked questions about DigitalShield so that we can better serve you with this one-of-a-kind, all-inclusive proprietary personal cyber insurance product. Answers to Frequently Asked Questions About DigitalShield 1. Are dependents limited to children living with you under a certain age? Will these children also be covered by DigitalShield? Any indi

With so many homeowners feeling cramped as they worked and schooled from home, the market continued to heat up as the pandemic stretched on. Facing low housing inventory, bidding wars over existing houses and housing prices climbing, homeowners looked to expand their current homes to find more space. It was an idea that many homeowners shared - soon, lenders were seeing a flood of homeowners looking to refinance their current homes in order to make improvements. Home renovations are nothing new