Alberta’s businesses are doing all they can to weather the very fast changes required by responding responsibly to the COVID-19 pandemic. All of us at Lane’s have been working from home to play our part, however we remain fully operational to assist our clients. We are lucky in that we are able to stay “open,”…
It’s a horrible reality that thieves are generally opportunists, and they have recently been coming out in droves. The COVID-19 crisis is providing new ways for scam artists to take advantage of people, and unfortunately they are usually society’s more vulnerable. A Global News article published at the end of March details just a few…
As the COVID pandemic continues, we at Lane’s hope you and your family are safe and well. We understand that as the situation continues to change rapidly, everything can seem very uncertain. We are all looking for a little stability – especially with our finances – so we can concentrate on what matters. Many of…
As certified insurance brokers, we at Lane’s have been asked to find coverage for just about every kind of vehicle, but there is one type that we still don’t see that often. While hybrids are relatively common in Alberta, fully electric vehicles are still a rarity. In fact, Alberta has the lowest number of electric…
As Alberta continues to struggle through a recession, it should come as no surprise that new vehicle sales are down. Again. As reported by ATB Financial’s Economics and Research Team’s newsletter The Owl in March, vehicle sales are very good indicators of overall economic activity in the province. In good years, like 2013 and 2014,…
We recognize that it is an unprecedented time in Alberta and the world right now, and hope you are keeping safe and well. As our part to help reduce the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), our staff will be working remotely until further notice to protect our staff and clients. Information is being released daily by…
As Albertans have raised the alarm about rising car insurance rates recently, the Government of Alberta has launched a survey in an attempt to address the issue. Some are saying that language in the survey indicates that the government could be considering moving to a fully no-fault insurance system to help bring costs down. What…
Perhaps because we have less of it than most other provinces, Albertans love water. There’s no better way to spend one of our lovely summer days than tooling around in a boat – fishing, water skiing, exploring, and just plain enjoying the sun. To keep the warm days carefree, we can help you find the…
Home insurance rates can seem to be arrived at in a baffling manner. You speak to an insurance company representative, they ask a lot of questions, they plug in all your details, and a number is calculated from a very complicated formula. It’s all a little intimidating, and more than a lot confusing. At this…
Starting January 1, 2020, the Government of Alberta enacted a major change to condo legislation that all condo owners should be aware of and ensuring to contact their broker or provider about. The new rule allows condominium corporations to require owners to pay the entire building’s deductible amount for claims where the damage can be…