The VIU Point

Welcome to your guide to smarter insurance in Canada. Here you’ll find practical advice, expert insights, and simple explanations to help you stay protected — today and tomorrow.

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Crisis management

Wildfire insurance resources and what you need to know

Everything you need to know to protect your home, your family and your coverage before a wildfire reaches your neighbourhood.

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Property insurance

Planning home renovations? Don't overlook your insurance

Wildfire

Wildfire insurance resources and what you need to know

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Contents storage insurance

Contents in storage: Are your belongings really protected?

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Planning ahead

Road rage in Canada: Keeping your cool matters

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Life insurance

Insurance tips for new graduates and young professionals

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Heat wave tips for Canadians

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Travel insurance

Don't leave home without emergency medical travel insurance

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Auto insurance

Plan ahead for the perfect road trip

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Auto insurance

Spring on rural roads: Driving safely around farm equipment

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Auto insurance

Does the car owner have to be the primary driver?

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Auto insurance

Vehicles you cannot operate with a G license in Ontario

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Property insurance

Three major types of home insurance explained

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The VIU Point

Wildfire insurance resources and what you need to know

Planning home renovations? Don't overlook your insurance

Wildfire insurance resources and what you need to know

Contents in storage: Are your belongings really protected?

Road rage in Canada: Keeping your cool matters

Insurance tips for new graduates and young professionals

Heat wave tips for Canadians

Don't leave home without emergency medical travel insurance

Plan ahead for the perfect road trip

Spring on rural roads: Driving safely around farm equipment

Does the car owner have to be the primary driver?

Vehicles you cannot operate with a G license in Ontario

Three major types of home insurance explained

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