Alberta is young and entrepreneurial, with a median age of 36.7 and more small- and medium-sized businesses than any other province, according to the government of Canada’s Key Small Business Statistics from June 2016. Small businesses also enjoy the second-lowest small-business corporate income tax rate among all provinces, which was reduced from three per cent…
There’s nothing more satisfying than owning your own business, where you can directly see the results of your hard work. Ninety-six percent of enterprises in Alberta are small businesses, which are defined as having less than 50 employees. Infusing about $100 billion each year into the economy, small businesses are truly the backbone of the…
At Lane’s insurance, we only provide policies from Alberta’s very best insurance companies, all of which come with exceptional car insurance claim supports. If you ever have to file a claim, we know you will be well taken care of. Common Causes of Car Accidents Avoiding an accident also means avoiding a car insurance claim,…
Whether to lease or buy a new vehicle is a question many who are in the market for a new car ask themselves. It’s hard to know what is right, and the answer often depends on your particular circumstances. But there are a few pros and cons that can help you make your decision. Do…
Although for the most part windows provide a lovely way to enjoy outdoor views from the comfortable indoors, they can be a potential hazard for kids. Children are curious and notoriously prone to accidents, and windows are inviting playthings. Teach window safety early and reiterate the rules often to prevent a mishap and keep your…
As experienced car insurance brokers, it’s our job to compare coverage quotes for our clients. We make looking for car insurance easy as we have access to numerous policies developed by Canada’s top insurance providers. We cross-compare each one to make sure you are getting the best coverage at the lowest possible rate. The cost of your…
The experienced brokers at Lane’s Insurance are able to answer every question you may have about properly protecting your business so that you can concentrate on serving your clients and customers. At the very least, every Alberta business must carry at least two types of insurance: liability and worker’s compensation. Workers’ compensation: Provided by the…
7A house fire is an extremely dangerous situation. They can spread incredibly quickly, wreaking havoc along the way, and often they are extremely difficult to put out. According to a Statistics Canada report published in 2017 consisting of data compiled by the National Fire Information Database (NFID), from 2005 to 2014 there were 439,256 fire…
It’s summertime, which also means it’s vacation time! Thousands of Albertans are packing up their families and pets and hitting the roads, driving for hundreds, sometimes thousands of kilometres to get to their vacation destination. Road trips are great. As a driver, you can stop anywhere you like along the way for some sightseeing or…
There are many reasons why it’s wise to choose an insurance broker, not the least of which is that insurance brokers are highly trained experts in their field. With many years of experience under their belts, Lane’s staff of skilled and knowledgeable insurance brokers are all fully licensed and have received the appropriate accreditation to…