AMA news | MeMber perks | eXperT ADVICe
HoMe InsurAnce
Not Home For tHe Holidays
or you plan to be away
from home for more than four days this
winter, be sure your home is safe by doing
a few simple things. Turn off your water and
drain your pipes—frozen pipes can burst,
causing damage to the structure and your
possessions—or arrange for someone to
walk through your home once a day so you
If you’re a snowbIrd
don’t return to any unpleasant surprises.
Damage from something like a burst pipe
could be unrepairable if left unchecked for
too long. Even worse, your home insurance
may not cover damages if you didn’t take the
necessary precautions, like having someone
check in regularly. For more helpful home
tips, visit AMAInsurance.ca/Home.
AMA InsIder
WInter 2018
9