Canadian Apartment Magazine - Insurance
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Insurance

building records

The hidden weak link in building records

As veteran facility managers retire, decades of building records and the knowledge behind them are vanishing, creating costly blind spots for owners and insurers.
RentCafe insurance

RentCafe adds integrated tenant insurance

In a strategic partnership with APOLLO Insurance, residents can now purchase or upload tenant insurance directly within the RentCafe leasing workflow.
insurance

Best practices to lower your insurance risk

Competition for favourable policies will remain intense in 2026, but well‑maintained buildings and carefully managed risk exposures will give owners a clear edge.
water risks

Addressing potential water risks in older buildings

One way to ensure a building gets the best insurance rates is to lower its potential water risks by taking proactive steps to prevent damage and over-consumption.
insurance

Uncertainty leads to rising costs

The biggest challenge for many real estate owners in 2024 will be finding affordable insurance coverage to protect their buildings.
tornado First Onsite

In the event of a tornado

Important steps and precautions for residential property managers in the build-up and aftermath of a tornado.
risk management

What’s your risk management story?

Owners of multi-residential properties will need to demonstrate best-in-class risk management and maintenance to secure even baseline coverage in 2022.
federal housing

Repurposing your commercial space

A deeper look at the risks, challenges, and benefits of repurposing a vacant space to revitalize a real estate investment.
water damage

5 ways to mitigate losses from water damage

While climate change has increased the prevalence of weather-related floods, water damage due to plumbing and appliance failures happen daily—and sadly, they are often preventable.
structural safety

Collapsed high-rise spotlights structural safety

The recent collapse of a Florida residential building is an unimaginable tragedy that underscores the importance of structural safety and the consequences that could result from a failure.

In deep water

Extreme weather events are directly impacting the cost of residential property insurance, but there are ways to keep rising costs at bay.

Many condo insurance claims arise from liability

Experience as an insurance broker specializing in the condo segment shows that the majority of claims arise from liability.

The role of preparedness in insurance claims

Property managers can prevent damage and protect residents by closing information gaps before emergencies leading to insurance claims occur.