OTIP NEWS
HOW TO SAFEGUARD YOUR HOME AGAINST BREAK-INS
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As the holiday season approaches so does an increased risk for home burglary.1While holiday shoppers hide presents in their homes, and homeowners leave town to celebrate the season with family and friends, home burglars are left with prime opportunities for break-ins and theft.
While there’s no way to guarantee your home won’t be the target of an attempted break-in, there are some actions that you can take to help defend your home against burglars. To learn more, visit www.otipinsurance.com/article27 |
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HOW A CAR ACCIDENT CAN IMPACT YOUR INSURANCE PREMIUMS
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Car accidents can happen to anyone on the road, even great drivers. Whether it’s a sudden stop causing a fender bender or failure to break at a red light, accidents happen and can impact your insurance premium.
To learn more, visit www.otipinsurance.com/article28 |
THIS FALL, FOCUS ON GRATITUDE
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Fall is a season of change, from the colours of the trees to the weather, but Fall also brings a very special holiday, Thanksgiving. It’s a time to show gratitude while spending time with loved ones and enjoying a delicious dinner. Did you know that there are health benefits to being thankful and showing gratitude in your daily routine? According to scientists, counting your blessing year-round is good for your mental health and well-being.
To learn more, visit www.otipinsurance.com/article26 |
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HOW TO PREVENT WIND DAMAGE TO YOUR HOME
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High winds can be a dangerous, and costly, instance of extreme weather. Consider the damage incurred by the severe spring wind storm that hit southern Ontario in May 2018, causing over $380 million in property damage.
Though none of us can control the weather, there are some actions that home owners can take to help minimize their potential losses in the event of a wind storm. It’s important to be aware of the risk level for high winds in your area, as well as of your home’s potential vulnerabilities to wind damage. To learn more, visit www.otipinsurance.com/article25 |
FIVE REASONS YOU SHOULD CONSIDER UNPLUGGING
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Between texts, emails, phone calls, calendar alerts and notifications from multiple social media platforms, being connected can seem like a full-time job. So much so that it’s easy to forget that an off switch even exists.
It’s a good idea to periodically re-evaluate your relationship with technology and consider making the choice to ‘unplug’ yourself from your devices more often. To learn more, visit www.otipinsurance.com/article24 |
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HOW TO DEAL WITH FLOODS
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Floods are a common – and often costly – natural hazard in Ontario that can happen at any time of year. Overland water flooding can be caused by melting snow, ice jams, fresh-water hurricanes, breaking dams and heavy rainfall that oversaturates the ground. Summer thunderstorms in particular can pose a major flood risk in Canada.
Overland water flooding can leave you and your family at risk for serious injury, and your property at risk for extensive damages. Below are some tips to help you and your loved ones stay safe and mitigate potential losses from overland water flooding before, during and after the flood occurs. To learn more, visit www.otipinsurance.com/article23 |
WIN A $5000 DREAM VACATION FROM OTIP!
As a member of the education community, you dedicate your life to putting others first. Your dedication deserves a reward such as visiting the grandparents back home or taking your family on an adventure to an exotic destination.
With a Grand Prize of $5,000 to spend on travel through Flight Centre, how you spend it is completely up to you! Plus, we are also giving away six $500 cash prizes!
Go to otip.com/contest-rules for full contest rules. Enter now by visiting www.otip.com/VacationContest
With a Grand Prize of $5,000 to spend on travel through Flight Centre, how you spend it is completely up to you! Plus, we are also giving away six $500 cash prizes!
Go to otip.com/contest-rules for full contest rules. Enter now by visiting www.otip.com/VacationContest
OTIP SPONSORSHIP OF SCHOOL PROJECTS & INITIATIVES
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At OTIP we recognize that not all worthy causes are linked to registered charities. Within the education community, there are many member-led projects or initiatives in schools that support learning, provide an enriched experience or provide help to those who need it. We want to support initiatives that are important to our members by donating $5,000 to four great projects in 2017.
Learn more about OTIP’s Sponsorship of School Projects and Initiatives here: www.otip.com/school-project |
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KEEP YOUR PROPERTY AFLOAT
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Springtime is almost here, and with it comes blooming flowers and crisp, fresh air. But as spring showers pour, Canadians are at risk for more damage than rained-out picnics – we’re also at risk for property flooding.
Visit www.otip.com/article18 to read the full article. |
HOW TO REDUCE YOUR RISK OF DEMENTIA
As our population ages, cases of dementia in Canada are expected to double by 2031. Currently, between 6% and 15% of Canadians aged 65 and older live with some form of dementia. The good news is that there are things you can do to help reduce your risk of dementia.
Visit www.otip.com/article15 to read the full article.
Visit www.otip.com/article15 to read the full article.
OTIP GIVES YOU CHOICE ON MORE THAN JUST INSURANCE
Get a car or home insurance quote and receive a $25 Amazon.ca or
WINNERS | HomeSense | Marshalls Gift Card*
OTIP gives you choice on more than just insurance. You can choose to receive a $25 Amazon.ca or
WINNERS | HomeSense | Marshalls Gift Card* when you get a car or home insurance quote.
For more information, visit www.OTIPinsurance.com/Amazon-TJX
WINNERS | HomeSense | Marshalls Gift Card*
OTIP gives you choice on more than just insurance. You can choose to receive a $25 Amazon.ca or
WINNERS | HomeSense | Marshalls Gift Card* when you get a car or home insurance quote.
For more information, visit www.OTIPinsurance.com/Amazon-TJX