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Join Us at Rock 102’s Cruise Weekend Show and Shine

Posted in Galon

Galon Insurance and Mortgage Brokers will be celebrating 50 years of service in Saskatoon this weekend. Join us Sunday for Rock 102’s Cruise Weekend show and shine. Galon Insurance will be showing two cars while handing out some fun freebies! Come down and have a look. We hope to...


Galon on the Run – To See Paul McCartney, Live in Regina!

Posted in Galon / Regina / Saskatoon

  Members of the Galon team were fortunate enough to be present for the live, sold out show at Mosaic Stadium on Wednesday August 14th. Paul McCartney rocked the evening for three straight hours, playing all of his best hits. The staff were wowed by the amazing visuals, pyrotechnics, and of...


You're Paying Too Much For Motorcycle Insurance

You're Paying Too Much For Motorcycle Insurance

Posted in Insurance

Recently there's been a lot of conversation in Regina about SGI's new pilot project on Motorcycle insurance pricing. Telematics is a little black monitoring device placed on your motorcycle to record driving habits to offer a better way to assess insurance premiums in the future. Some...


I just got into a car accident....Now what?

I just got into a car accident....Now what?

         Recently, I had been in a minor car accident. When the other driver and myself got out of our cars, we realzed that neither of us really knew what to do. I am going to take this opportunity to let you know some guidelines.   First and foremost, make sure eveyone is OK.  REPORT...


What Does it Cost To Rent An Apartment?

What Does it Cost To Rent An Apartment?

Posted in Insurance / Mortgages

    We all know that the cost of housing in Regina has increased substaintially over the past 10 years. Regina is not the cheapest place to live, the good news is, we are by no means the most expensive either. We fall somewhere nicely in the middle. Have a look for yourselves. What does it cost...


What's The Best City In Canada? [Infographic]

What's The Best City In Canada? [Infographic]

Posted in Business / Regina / Saskatoon

We're a little biased here at Galon Insurance, but we had to share. We're #2! We're #2! Congrats Regina! This may be because we have the lowest unemployment rates in Canada.  When you think about it, Regina's pretty amazing. Think of all our amazing parks, the Roughriders, all the art and...


Buyer Beware! - Flood Damaged Vehicles

Buyer Beware! - Flood Damaged Vehicles

    When you go to buy a used car, we all know the standard "kick the tires, check under the hood" routine. Here is one more thing to add to your list to look out for....Flood damage.       In Saskatchewan, when you pay for your plates, you automatically get flood coverage. The catch is that...


Would You Be Prepared For....?

Would You Be Prepared For....?

Posted in Home

Many of us like to think that in an emergency we would know what to do, and many of us might. But what about being prepared for an emergency. Now I am not talking about Doomsday Preparation or stock piling for the zombie apocolypse (yet), I am simply stating that in the event that mother...


Collectible Insurance vs. Homeowners

Collectible Insurance vs. Homeowners

Posted in Galon / Home / Insurance / Property

    We all know that person, or we may be that person. The one that has a collection of something that they show off every time someone new walks through the door. This collection could be anything....and I mean anything! Sports memorabilia, fine art, wine, rare books, stamps, and/or...


What do I do if my sewer backs up?

What do I do if my sewer backs up?

Posted in Home / Insurance / Property

Two of the most frequently asked questions we get asked: 1) How do I prevent sewer back-up? 2) What do I do if I have a sewer back-up? With the recent flooding in southern Alberta, these questions have been asked even more. We have attached two links that we think are quite informative...


5 Frequently Asked Questions About Tenant Insurance

5 Frequently Asked Questions About Tenant Insurance

Posted in Home / Insurance / Policies

1. Do you provide Identity Theft Insurance?     Why yes we do, it is an addition on one of our Tenant Insurance packages.   2. Do you offer a special rate for seniors?     We sure do! If you’re over 60 years of age, that is one way to get a discount. There is also a special seniors...


Saskatchewan Insurance Rates Are On The Rise

Saskatchewan Insurance Rates Are On The Rise

Posted in Auto Insurance

There’s good news and bad news. Which do you want first? Ok, the bad news is, the Saskatchewan auto fund insurance rates are going up. The good news is they’re only going up 1.03%. The Saskatchewan Government approved the increase as well as a 1.23% surcharge on all rates for a one year. These...