This week Chad Mullen, President of Lane’s Insurance, talks about the potential for home insurance rates to rise in the near future and how consumers may be able to circumvent this occurrence. Recently, several severe storms have resulted in record-breaking numbers of both home and auto insurance claims across the country…and most of them are…
Whether you just bought a new home or car, or one of your children is (terrifyingly) starting to drive, there are many reasons to review your insurance needs to make sure you have adequate protection. Have you ever considered your Calgary insurance situation in relation to changes to the world outside? The cost of just…
We all have hopes for our loved ones, and life insurance is one way of helping these dreams come true. Most of us know that it is a smart and responsible choice to purchase life insurance to provide for our family should the unexpected happen. However, when it comes to insuring children, many people do…
March means a lot of melting and re-freezing here in Calgary, so there even though spring is nigh there continues to be the danger of icy and wet sidewalks, porches and steps around your home. No one likes to think about an accident occurring on your property, but it is important to know the risks and…
The majority of accidents that occur in Canada each year happen in parking lots. Fortunately, collisions at low speeds typically don’t cause serious injury; however, these accidents do cause a significant number of claims to be filed each year to repair damage to vehicles. Remaining claims free is one way of keeping the cost of…
So what happens when a mistake is made on a Medical Health Questionnaire? We’ve all seen what can happen when customers make mistakes filling out their Medical Health Questionnaire forms. Recent media coverage has highlighted numerous cases where travel insurance companies have voided coverage and denied claim payments. In doing so, they have financially devastated…
According to the latest data from Statistics Canada, 93,000 vehicles were stolen in this country in 2010 and at least 250 cars are stolen every day. Although the number of vehicle thefts is in decline due to stolen vehicle task forces and factory-installed anti-theft devices, car theft remains a significant risk to all car owners.…
There are several ways to determine how much a vehicle is worth. It’s a good idea to visit websites that advertise vehicles for sale, consult the Kelley Blue Book or Canadian Black Book, or get an appraisal. If you’re considering trading in your vehicle, contact dealerships to determine how much your car is worth as…
Choosing a home security system can be a challenging task, but when you take the time to do the research to find the right system to meet your needs, you can protect your loved ones and save money on your Alberta house insurance at the same time. Carefully consider your needs, talk to your friends…
Your roof and siding are the two outermost layers that protect your home. These layers not only keep your home warm and dry, they also protect its structural integrity and other components. Hail, wind, heavy snow and rainstorms often result in flying debris that damage roofs and siding. When damage is minor, it often goes undetected. Failure to detect minor damage and/or…