Insurance provides invaluable protection for you, your family, and your business. It’s one of those things that we rarely think about until we need it, and then it becomes invaluable. But instead of ignoring your coverage, tick an item off of the “to do” list for 2019 and resolve to take the time to consider…
In addition to the new provincial drunk driving laws that came into effect in Alberta in April, all drivers should be aware of federal legislation coming in to effect on Dec. 18, when Bill C-46 will become law. Just in time for the holidays, Bill C-46 is intended to further curb instances of drinking and…
In 2014, Alberta banned smoking in a car when anyone aged 17 and younger is present. In section 3.1 of the Tobacco and Smoking Reduction Act it states, “no person shall smoke in a vehicle in which a minor is present.” The reasons are myriad, but the main one is to reduce exposure of minors…
Business crime can originate from outside of your organization, and from inside. External fraudsters are always trying to get as much confidential information about your business they can for many different, nefarious reasons. Internal committers of business crime may steal equipment, products, and even money. They may also try to execute insurance fraud, carrying out…
Inflating or creating a false insurance claim is never a good idea. Depending on the level of fraud committed, penalties can range from a hefty fine to jail time. Many make think it is a victimless crime, but insurance fraud affects everyone. According to Aviva Canada, false insurance claims cost over $1.6 billion dollars annually,…
Last winter was especially harrowing on the roads in Alberta. There was a lot of snow and ice, and it was very, very cold. Thousands of accidents left people without their vehicles for weeks on end, not to mention higher car insurance premiums. We want to help keep you safe on the road, and by…
One of the great things about being insurance brokers is the number of options we are able to provide people. We are familiar with dozens of different policies from numerous reputable providers, and enjoy being able to provide our clients with the exact kind of coverage they want. Car insurance policies come in more forms…
As we have already had a major winter wallop of snow in Calgary, we each got a crash course in remembering how to drive in hazardous conditions. But while we might feel slightly prepared for winter driving, it’s also important to prepare our vehicles for the winter months as well. Vehicles are valuable commodities that…
Let’s hope we don’t have another winter like we did last year in Calgary! But even if it is much milder (fingers crossed), it’s still important to perform annual duties around your home to prevent a house insurance claim. Remember that your house insurance policy does not double as a maintenance policy. In other words,…
As cannabis officially became legal on Oct. 17, all vehicle owners are reminded that taking cannabis and driving could lead to serious criminal charges and a major hit to your driving record. According to the Alberta government’s website, all drivers suspected of being criminally impaired through taking cannabis and driving will face an immediate 90-day suspension…
