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…
DetailsThere 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…
DetailsA properly designed home insurance policy is amazingly versatile, offering great bang for the buck in terms of protection. Many don’t realize the exact scope of their coverage, which means those same people may fail to take advantage of the many options provided. Keep these situations in mind as a small cross-section of the many…
DetailsA new AAA study done in the U.S. and released in April states that hit-and-run accidents are at an all-time high in that country. Hit-and-run crashes killed more than 2,000 people in 2016, a 62% increase from 2009. That number makes 2016 the deadliest year ever since data began to be compiled in 1975. The…
DetailsA 2017 article from Opstart.ca titled “13 Stats and Facts About Online Shopping in Canada” states that in 2016, Canadians spent $19.2 billion dollars on Internet purchases. That was a more than 65% increase from the 2011 number of $6.6 billion, and all indications are the totals will continue to rise. Online shopping is fast…
DetailsThe major appliances in our homes can cost hundreds – even thousands – of dollars. When one quits working it can be a huge hit to personal finances. Home insurance policies generally do not cover repairs or replacements of appliances due to regular wear and tear. Your home insurance will kick in, however, for damage…
DetailsGenerally speaking, liability can be defined as “being responsible for consequences.” Liability issues can arise from both taking action, and from failure to take action. Failing to do something that you should have done is known in legalese as “negligence.” Commercial general liability insurance is an essential part of any business insurance policy. It is…
DetailsInsurance brokers like us at Lane’s provide a distinct advantage to our clients. We work specifically on behalf of you — not the insurance companies — meaning we are able to provide access to several policies from numerous reputable providers. So we are actually doing your shopping for you! As independent professionals that act as…
DetailsBecause Canadian and U.S. auto insurance policies are interchangeable, it’s very easy to take your vehicle down to the States and enjoy a worry-free road trip. But many don’t realize that an auto insurance policy purchased in Canada is not valid in Mexico. In fact, Mexico does not honor any insurance policy that has not…
DetailsAlberta’s hail season is well-known by storm chasers, who come from far and wide to watch the spectacular work of Mother Nature here in our home province. Many Albertans aren’t aware that hail, as well as thunder and lightning, are actually uncommon in several parts of the world, and so it’s actually a special treat…
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