In one of three thefts the burglar got in through an open window.
(Insurance Bureau of Canada)

Almost half of installed smoke detectors are not in good operating condition.
(Insurance Bureau of Canada)

Your barbeque should be at least 3 feet away from combustible materials (vinyl siding, wood, etc.)
(Fire Prevention Canada)

Four out of ten fires start in the home.
(Fire Prevention Canada)

Home alarm systems deter intruders from attempting break-ins: homes without alarm systems are 2.2 times more likely to be burglarized than homes with an alarm system.(The Greenwich Case: Securing Suburban Homes, Simon Hakim)

77% of Canadians know that they must report home renovations to their insurance companies, but only half (51%) say they would be very likely to report major renovations, upgrades, or alterations.
(Insurance Bureau of Canada)

In the last three years, replacement costs have increased approximately 6.2% (this value varies depending on the province). Some building material prices have increased by as much as 27.6%. Your home needs adequate protection to reflect today's costs and values.
(Insurance Bureau of Canada)

Most homeowners' policies cover contents up to a specific percentage of the total insured value of the home. If your policy is out of date, you may not have enough insurance to cover the contents of your home if it is seriously damaged.
(Insurance Bureau of Canada)

Half of home heating fires are reported during December, January and February.
(National Fire Prevention Association)

Approximately 200 deaths per year are caused by Carbon Monoxide poisoning.
(Fire Prevention Canada)

The leading cause of fires in clothes dryers is caused by a failure to clean lint traps.
(National Fire Prevention Association)

Approximately two in five of fires caused by candles are started in the bedroom of homes.
(National Fire Prevention Association)