The 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…
DetailsAlbertans are proud of our homes and properties and have been putting more and more resources into improvements over the past year and a half. In March, AbacusData.com surveyed 1,500 Canadians to find out how many had taken part in a home renovation or DIY project over the previous year. Nearly half of the respondents…
DetailsCollecting is a very popular hobby, with collections consisting of everything from touristy fridge magnets to expensive porcelain figurines. According to newson6.com, some of the most popular items to collect include stamps, coins, baseball pins, vinyl records, comic books, wine, trading cards, and toys. Some collect just for fun and others collect to trade and…
DetailsEvery day, insurance is evolving in our world as insurance brokers, and we are often astounded at the change we’ve seen over just the past few years. Not long ago, there was no such thing as flood insurance. Car insurance can now be tied to telematics. And, more catastrophic extreme weather events have led to…
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