Emergency Preparedness Week 2012
Guest post contributed by Allison J. Stuart of Emergency Management Ontario (EMO). I would like to thank the Insurance Bureau of Canada for inviting me to talk about our 2012 Emergency Preparedness...
View ArticleAppreciation for our crime-fighting partners
With May 13 to 19 declared as National Police Week across Canada, there is no better time to honour our partners in law enforcement. Police work has a unique set of challenges, the most obvious being...
View ArticleInvolved in a collision? Hereâs what to do
Road collisions kill one Canadian every three hours, disable one Canadian every seven minutes and cost the country about $62.7 billion a year*. Even if you always drive responsibly, you may still be...
View ArticleBad gamble: Drinking and driving on the May long weekend
When I was a teenager I remember a car full of kids from our high school went through a rural intersection at a high speed, hit a tree and everyone died – except the driver. He was drunk. It was on...
View ArticleBe Fireworks Smart and Safe This Victoria Day Weekend
Fireworks displays are a wonderful part of the Victoria Day holiday. Beyond municipal celebrations, individuals and neighbours often have their own displays (where by-laws permit). It’s captivating to...
View ArticleSmoke alarm smarts!
Most deaths due to house fires happen at night, while people are sleeping. Victims may never wake up because of the poisonous effects of gas and smoke created by the blaze.
View ArticleSo you want to be an insurance investigator
Are you a problem solver? Obsessively detail oriented? Do you have the persistence to pursue a lead until you’ve reached a dead end? If you’ve answered yes to these questions, you may want to consider...
View ArticleSafety tips for night driving
The Victoria Day weekend marks the unofficial advent of summer in Canada. And with warmer temperatures comes more traffic as drivers make their way to their summer destinations. If you plan on driving...
View ArticleSafety on two wheels
I remember my first ride on a Harley Davidson a few years back. It was exhilarating and, truth be told, downright terrifying. Sharing the road without the benefit of an automotive shell, seatbelt or...
View ArticleYour home is flooded: Safety tips and insurance coverage
This week, over 50 millimetres of rain fell in Thunder Bay and Montreal in less than 24 hours. Basements flooded and sewers backed up, leaving a trail of misery for many people. Heavy rainfall can...
View ArticleKeeping costs down: Auto insurance tips for new drivers
You’re a new driver. The excitement is high. The open road beckons. It’s also a time when questions about auto insurance come into play. How expensive is it? How do you control costs? Here are a few...
View ArticleSafe driving tips for seniors
As we get older we change. For those of us who drive the changes can affect how we drive. Sometimes those changes can be factors in drastic results. In Ontario, almost one quarter of fatal collisions...
View ArticleAlberta FAQs for the Week of June 4
FAQs from the Alberta Consumer Information Centre: Top 5 from May 8 to June 1, 2012
View ArticleDriving with wildlife in mind
This summer the risk of vehicle–wildlife collisions will increase as Canadians hit the roads for cottage country, campgrounds and other vacation destinations. Consider these statistics, which...
View ArticleBC FAQs for the Week of June 11
FAQs from the BC Consumer Information Centre: Top 2 from May 8 to June 8, 2012
View ArticleFor seniors: protecting yourself against insurance scams
The phone rings. A voice comes on promising to reduce your insurance costs. They have an apparent corporate name. Sounds good, you think. And then they ask for a down payment and make it sound like the...
View ArticleAre you a medically-at-risk driver?
For most people, driving represents autonomy – that is, the ability to get to the places they want to go at will. But when the ability to drive safely is compromised due to physical, emotional and...
View ArticleBe Fireworks Smart and Safe This Canada Day Weekend
Fireworks displays are a wonderful part of the Canada Day holiday. Beyond municipal celebrations, individuals and neighbours often have their own displays (where bylaws permit). While it’s captivating...
View ArticleInsuring your home business: A good peace-of-mind investment
You’ve always wanted to be your own boss. Now you’ve started the home-based business that was a dream for some time. But don’t forget to insure it properly.
View ArticleOntario FAQs for the Week of July 2
FAQs from the Ontario Consumer Information Centre: Top 2 questions from June 3 to July 6, 2012
View ArticleAtlantic FAQs for the Week of July 2
FAQs from the Atlantic Consumer Information Centre: Top 3 from June 3 to July 3, 2012
View ArticleAlberta and The North FAQs for the Week of July 9
FAQs from the Alberta and The North Consumer Information Centre: Top 4 from June 9 to July 9, 2012
View ArticleAlberta and The North FAQs for the Week of July 16
Top 3 FAQs from the Alberta and The North Consumer Information Centre for the week of July 16.
View ArticleSmall Business Insurance and You
Small businesses need insurance as much as larger ones. Here’s a few tips when looking into this vital protection:
View ArticleWildfire Safety
Any forested and grassland region is susceptible to wildfires. With summer in full swing and parts of the country gripped in one of the worst droughts in decades, wildfire risk is at its peak. To...
View ArticleOntario FAQs for the Week of July 23
Top 2 FAQs from the Ontario Consumer Information Centre for the week of July 23.
View ArticleThe right helmets for summer biking
The words are too common: concussions, comas, brain injuries. Each year more than 500 Canadian children have head injuries from bicycle crashes. Nearly 30 die.
View ArticleHelp Us Fix Auto Insurance Costs in Ontario
Mad about the high cost of your auto insurance? We are too. And we’re working on it â with a government that wants change, with the people who regulate insurance, with Ontarians who have an honest...
View ArticleAlberta and The North FAQs for the Week of July 30
Top 3 FAQs from the Alberta and The North Consumer Information Centre for the week of July 30.
View ArticleHow Your Driving Record Affects Your Car Premiums
Driving is one of the riskiest things we do. Keeping a good driving record depends on sound driving habits, such as avoiding distractions and leaving a space between your car and other cars. These...
View ArticleAlberta and The North FAQs for the Week of August 13
Top 5 FAQs from the Alberta and The North Consumer Information Centre for the week of August 13.
View ArticleLocation counts for home insurance costs
Where we live matters to us. And that’s equally true when it comes to the cost of your home insurance. While home insurance is not mandatory by law, most banks or mortgage holders will insist that you...
View ArticleGoderich Rising: One Year Later
Disasters test the human spirit. When Goderich, Ontario was hit by a tornado on August 21, 2011, the community rallied. Local hardware stores donated goods. Service clubs came forward. A disaster...
View ArticleShopping around for auto insurance
The year 2012 may become the best year of my life. I married a beautiful woman, found a great job, and finally, after years of walking, cycling and taking transit, I was preparing to buy my first car:...
View ArticleBack-to-school safety
With summer drawing to a close, the back-to-school frenzy begins. Transitioning from summer vacation to school is tough for children. But there is no better opportunity to discuss safety basics with them.
View ArticleOil tank safety tips
Oil is a common source of heat for homes and small businesses. Leaks and spills from home-heating oil tanks are costly, both in pocketbook and environmental terms. We’ve seen clean-up costs...
View ArticleImproved protection with umbrella liability insurance
Umbrellas protect us when the weather turns bad. So too does an umbrella liability insurance policy.
View Article6 Tips for Hurricane Preparedness
The month of September represents different things to people: the end of summer, the beginning of the school year or the expiration of the NHL’s collective bargaining agreement. On a more worrying...
View ArticleTenantâs insurance â is it worth it?
The back-to-school frenzy has come and gone but, for some students across the country, apartment-hunting expeditions may still be in full swing. Regardless of whether you rent a house, condo or co-op,...
View ArticleManaging risk
Managing risk isn’t just a business or insurance objective. The average person faces a variety of risks every day. Even routine tasks like preparing a meal or changing a light bulb are associated with...
View ArticleFor safety's sake, prepare for an Earthquake
At approximately 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 23, 2011, our office windows started shaking and desks started trembling. Did someone slam a door? Did the new fridge fall? Was this rattling imagined?
View ArticleHummer hero and an insurer with heart
Some collisions are worth it. And yes, insurers have a heart. Case in point: When 46-year-old Alberta-resident Darrell Krushelnicki intentionally put his Hummer in the path of a distracted driver in a...
View ArticleAre You Ready For the Big One?
About 4,000 low magnitude earthquakes happen across Canada every year. They don’t cause major damage, and most happen where people don’t live. But experts predict a major earthquake could strike parts...
View ArticleBe a part of the ShakeOut!
The exact timing or magnitude of an earthquake is impossible to predict – which really enforces the importance of being prepared for one. While most of the 4,000 earthquakes recorded in Canada each...
View ArticleAuto Insurance Costs and Where You Live
Location. Location. Location. That old real estate maxim about the three most important things to remember in a house purchase has application in insurance.
View ArticleHow is your Auto Insurance Dollar Spent?
It’s a tough economy out there. You want to get as much as you can for each dollar. That’s especially true for auto insurance, often a major expense for families. So what do you get for your premium...
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These are some of the ways your premium dollar can help meet your needs when you make a claim. What about the big picture? Where do all the auto insurance dollars from all consumers go, after claims...
View ArticleWhy competition in insurance is important to you
While government-run insurance monopolies may appear as a more attractive option to private sector competition, the hard facts tell another story. Consider the following:
View ArticleFault or No-Fault: What's the Difference?
Here’s a common myth: that no-fault auto insurance means no one is at fault. Not so. There are still fault-based rules of the road, enforced by police. If you are at-fault in a collision, your...
View ArticleTo bundle or not to bundle?
Bundling your insurance – having your car and home insurance with the same provider – can save you money. But is it always the best thing to do? Let’s take a closer look at why bundling may or may not...
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