Unfortunately, car theft is a fact of life, and no city or region, no matter how safe it may be, is immune to this type of criminal activity. As a vehicle owner, take steps to minimize your risk of car theft and understand how its possibility may affect your auto insurance rates. While many Alberta…
Details“Do I need rental property insurance?” This is a common question asked by property owners who want to lease their property to a residential or commercial tenant. With very few exceptions, the answer is yes. Calgary rental property insurance differs from homeowners insurance in several key ways. First, rental property insurance is designed to cover the…
DetailsA “fleet” is generally defined as five or more commercial vehicles that are used in day-to-day business operations, and if your business operations include a fleet of vehicles, chances are you’re always looking for ways to lower your Calgary commercial auto insurance rates. You should regularly review your insurance coverage as your fleet grows to…
DetailsAt the end of March of this year, Lane’s Insurance President Chad Mullen explained how weather trends of the past few years are likely to have an affect on home insurance rates. In light of the terrible flooding in Calgary and Alberta in June, it seems his warning is more important to heed than ever.…
DetailsBusiness insurance provides vital protections that are the key to the long-term health and safety of your enterprise. However, many business owners in Calgary- particularly small business owners – constantly struggle to keep their business insurance premiums affordable. If you’re looking for ways to enjoy lower business insurance rates in Calgary, there are several proven…
DetailsTraffic can be crazy in Calgary, and accidents are common (especially during the winter). Unfortunately, they are more common for some than others! Insurance companies are in the business of assessing risk, and car insurance is based on a variety of factors – including your chances of being involved in an at-fault accident. As well…
DetailsIf you’re soon to be married, or if you’re a newlywed, congratulations! Although it may not be as your romantic as your wedding was (or will be), now is the time to review your insurance coverage. Many people don’t realize it, but being married automatically qualifies you for lower insurance rates. You and your new…
DetailsWhen it comes to auto insurance and motorcycle insurance, the expectation among many consumers is that their rates will go down if they make it through the year without filing a claim, getting in an accident, or being involved in a traffic incident. However, many drivers find that their Calgary auto insurance rates do not…
DetailsIt’s very much an understatement to say that Calgary and Alberta have been through a lot over the past two weeks. We know the floods have been devastating to many, and we at Lane’s are working as hard as we can to ensure your questions are answered as quickly as possible. As homeowners in Alberta…
DetailsThe flood of last week has been confirmed to be the worst in southern Alberta’s history, and 26 communities remain under a state of emergency. BMO analystsBMO analysts have estimated damages could end up between $3-billion and $5-billion, and losses after insurance could reach $3.75-billion. At Lane’s Insurance our Calgary office was, fortunately, unaffected. We…
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