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…
DetailsPerhaps 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…
DetailsHome 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…
DetailsStarting 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…
DetailsThird-party liability insurance is a component of all major coverage packages, but many do not fully understand what it is and how it works or what it is for. According to Investopedia, “Liability insurance provides the insured party with protection against claims resulting from injuries and damage to people or property. Liability insurance policies cover…
DetailsTowards the end of last year, the Government of Alberta announced that it would continue a photo radar review begun by the previous government. This came as welcome news to the many Alberta residents who have questioned the use of photo radar since it was implemented in 1988. It has never been clear as to…
DetailsSome of the more unique types of insurance out there might surprise you. They seem like they were created by the rumour mill, but they are, in fact, real and existing policies. There appears to be coverage available for just about everything already, but the industry always seems to find ways to create more. Just…
DetailsCar accidents happen to just about everyone, which is why we have car insurance. Your car insurance will pay for repairs to your car, repairs to the other vehicle, compensate for any property damage, and reimburse for costs incurred because of injuries. All of this makes it possible for us to own vehicles, but, as…
DetailsWe’ve just made it through an absolutely frigid week here in Calgary, with temperatures dipping well below minus 30 degrees Celsius. Although we seem to be over the worst of it, we all know all too well that the likelihood of another stretch of freezing cold weather is very high. These are the days when…
DetailsWinter driving requires an entirely different skill set, and many drivers make it worse for themselves and everyone else with their bad habits on the road. Accidents are so common they sometimes seem inevitable, but they are more than often the result of bad habits developed over time. When helping to process auto insurance claims…
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