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Seasonal home on the Newfoundland coast, a common style for vacation property buyers insuring a getaway.

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Seasonal Property Insurance in Newfoundland: A Buyer’s Guide

So, you fell in love with Newfoundland and Labrador? Hard to blame you. There's a pattern we're seeing more and…

Jamie RossAugust 13, 2026

Industrial air movers drying out a flooded basement floor after groundwater flooding damage

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Does Home Insurance Cover Groundwater Flooding? What NL Homeowners Should Know

When 118 millimetres of rain fell on Ottawa on Canada Day, more than 5,000 homes had flooded basements. In the…

Jamie RossJuly 14, 2026

Two individuals dressed in winter clothing holding tools, used to illustrate the importance of securing your home before leaving for vacation.

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Vacation Safety Checklist: How to Protect Your Home While You’re Away

Vacation should be relaxing, not filled with concerns about home. Preparing ahead helps safeguard your house, belongings, and peace of…

Jamie RossApril 7, 2026

Person wearing yellow rubber boots standing in a flooded basement with water covering the floor, surrounded by furniture. Represents basement water damage and the need for prevention measures.

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Basement Water Damage Prevention: How to Protect Your Home

Basement water damage is one of the most common home insurance claims in Canada. A recent survey by Léger, conducted…

Jamie RossMarch 17, 2025

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Insurance for New Canadians in Newfoundland

Moving to a new country comes with many challenges, and a critical consideration for new Canadians is understanding how insurance…

Jamie RossMarch 12, 2025

A person adding a split log to a burning wood stove inside a home with brick walls. The stove's door is open, revealing glowing embers and bright flames. The image highlights the warmth and functionality of a wood-burning stove, commonly used for heating in Newfoundland homes.

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Installing a Wood-Burning Stove in Newfoundland

There's nothing quite like the warmth and ambiance of a wood-burning stove on a cold Newfoundland winter night. The crackling…

Jamie RossFebruary 12, 2025

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How Global Disasters Could Impact Newfoundland Home Insurance Rates

Over the past few weeks, devastating wildfires in California have captured headlines and hearts worldwide. The cost of these disasters…

Jamie RossFebruary 5, 2025

A smartphone on fire while charging, illustrating the dangers of lithium-ion battery fire risks in modern electronics.

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Are Lithium-Ion Batteries a Hidden Fire Hazard in Holiday Gifts?

The holiday season is a time for joy, but could the gifts under your clients' trees pose an unexpected fire…

Jamie RossDecember 12, 2024

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When to File a Home Insurance Claim

At Wedgwood, we understand that home insurance premiums are rising, and securing coverage can be challenging, especially in what's known…

Jamie RossSeptember 9, 2024

A yellow and red firefighting plane dropping water over a wildfire, illustrating efforts during the Churchill Falls wildfire evacuation.

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Churchill Falls Wildfire Update: Safety Measures and Homeowner Preparation Tips

In a significant development, the Churchill Falls wildfire has jumped the Churchill River, leading to the evacuation of the nearby hydroelectric…

Jamie RossJune 26, 2024

Home Insurance

Seasonal Property Insurance in Newfoundland: A Buyer’s Guide

Does Home Insurance Cover Groundwater Flooding? What NL Homeowners Should Know

Vacation Safety Checklist: How to Protect Your Home While You’re Away

Basement Water Damage Prevention: How to Protect Your Home

Insurance for New Canadians in Newfoundland

Installing a Wood-Burning Stove in Newfoundland

How Global Disasters Could Impact Newfoundland Home Insurance Rates

Are Lithium-Ion Batteries a Hidden Fire Hazard in Holiday Gifts?

When to File a Home Insurance Claim

Churchill Falls Wildfire Update: Safety Measures and Homeowner Preparation Tips

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