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York Region residents should protect homes before spring thaw: Insurance Company

Yorkregion.com
March 25, 2014

After water damage caused problems for Canadians, Aviva Canada, one of the country’s insurance providers, urges you to protect your property ahead of the spring thaw.

Last year’s storms in Alberta and Toronto accounted for 51 per cent of the property claims the insurance company received vice-president of property claims Wayne Ross said.

The company paid a record $190 million for water damage claims last year, a 69-per-cent increase compared to 2012 figures.

Aviva offers the following tips help you protect your property:
Inspect your roof: To prevent leaks, get the roof inspected every few years to check the condition of the shingles and replace when necessary;