It’s been a long and tumultuous 2021, and we at Lane’s are hopeful everyone gets time to rest and relax this holiday season. Unfortunately, however, even though the idea is to have fun, statistics say that accidents are more common while people are celebrating. According to the UK’s Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents,…
DetailsHellosafe.com recently released the results of a study revealing the distracted driving habits of drivers in four Canadian provinces. Accidents in B.C., Alberta, Ontario, and Quebec were examined, and it was found that distracted driving was the cause in 35.2%, 25.2%, 21.8%, and 21% of incidences, respectively. Out of the 25.2% of distracted driving accidents…
DetailsOn Jan. 1, 2022, Alberta will implement a direct compensation for property damage system that effects all car insurance policy holders in the province. Experts in the industry are saying that the change should help provide some savings for vehicle owners, which would be a welcome respite from several years of rising insurance rates. The…
DetailsThe recent devastating destruction in B.C has revived urgency in talks of the possible implementation of a national insurance plan in Canada, says Blacklock’s Reporter. This could vastly change the way that Canada prepares for flood emergencies and hopefully better prepare the country for the effects of climate change. From Nov. 14 to 15, parts…
DetailsTaking shoveling duties off the list of winter to-dos is one way to make the weather far more bearable, and also helps keep hundreds of seasonal workers employed year-round. There’s nothing better than watching a snowfall knowing you can simply enjoy the beauty of it all while someone else has the responsibility of clearing your…
DetailsReal estate is a very hot market in Alberta. October boasted a record amount of home sales in Calgary, says the Calgary Real Estate Board (CREB), with the city reporting 2,186 home sales last month, an increase of 24% from the same time last year. Many people selling their homes have reported several viewings on…
DetailsAt the end of October, the Government of Alberta introduced Bill 76, the Captive Insurance Companies Act, which they say “would allow the formation of captive insurers as an alternative to the traditional insurance market to help relieve cost and availability pressures on Alberta businesses.” The fundamental basis of what the Act is proposing is…
DetailsOn Oct. 26, Albertans learned the result of the second provincial referendum question posed during the Oct. 18 municipal elections held around the province. Voters were asked, “Do you want Alberta to adopt year-round Daylight Saving Time (DST), which is summer hours, eliminating the need to change our clocks twice a year?” Filling out the…
DetailsAviva Canada is one of the trusted providers our insurance brokers work with here at Lane’s Insurance. Its partner over the pond – Aviva plc – is headquartered in London, England, and is celebrating a major milestone this year. They are marking 325 years in business, and as such decided to dig through their archives…
DetailsThe Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) is recognizing Cyber Security Month by providing a number of resources to individuals and businesses to help keep themselves cyber-safe. The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in an increase in cyber-attacks, as more and more business is being conducted online while people do their best to stay home and away…
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