Severe Weather & the Insurance Industry
This year has been a big one for severe weather events, from ice storms, to flooding to windstorms; we have seen our fair share of weather related incidents in Southwestern Ontario. According to the Insurance Bureau of Canada, the storm we experienced in early April which hit Ontario and Quebec, […]
Read MoreSurvey Results Show the Public’s Concern for People Driving Under the Influence of Marijuana
With the legalization of marijuana now on the forecast for 2018, many are voicing their concerns over the risk of people driving under the influence of the drug. A survey completed by State Farm had many findings when it comes to driving under the influence of marijuana. 80% of respondents […]
Read MoreStratford, Ontario Named New Hub for Research into Self Driving Vehicles
Premier Kathleen Wynne visited Stratford on Wednesday to announce the opening of the Autonomous Vehicle Innovation Network (AVIN), which will be an $80-million investment made by the Ontario government. This investment will be focused around research and development on self driving cars. AVIN will bring together industry and academia in […]
Read MoreHow Well Do You Know Your Insurance Coverage?
Two individual recent studies have shown that most Canadians are not clear on the details outlined in their property and auto insurance policies. A study by Canadian Council of Insurance Regulators found that in the event of a natural disaster, many Canadians would not know if their insurance policy covers […]
Read MoreDaylight Saving Time is The Perfect Time to Protect Your Family!
Daylight saving time ends this Sunday at 2 a.m. With this, we will be gaining an extra hour of shut eye as we return to standard time. Fire officials are urging homeowners to take this opportunity to carry out a few extra safety checks around their residences. When turning back your […]
Read MoreMost Canadians Believe Technology is the Answer to Distracted Driving
Use technology to deter distracted driving? It’s not a foreign or unpopular opinion. In a recent survey performed by Aviva, the company found that most Canadians believe only a technology solution that blocks drivers from using texting and other phone messaging functions while driving will ultimately solve the problem of distracted […]
Read MoreNew Traffic Laws With Heavier Fines set to Take Place in Ontario
New traffic laws for distracted driving are in place now, right before the Labour Day long weekend. Penalties will be higher if you get caught distracted driving, especially for young drivers. Here’s a summary of the updated penalties: If you have an A, B, C, D, E, F and/or G […]
Read MoreHappy First Day of Winter! Let’s get Through this Season Together
With the winter weather here to stay, homeowners should be keeping their property and areas, such as stairs and walkways, safe for people. Snow and ice, shifting of concrete and lighting are always things to look out for in the winter when it gets colder and the days get shorter. […]
Read MoreBefore you Drink and Drive…
The Holiday season is upon us which means there will be a lot of people travelling to and from holiday parties, and generally, partaking in more alcohol consumption. Just remember, if you get caught drinking and driving, along with dealing with implications of the law, you’ll need to deal with […]
Read MoreYour Auto Insurance Benefits Are Changing
Effective June 1, 2016, the Financial Services Commission of Ontario (FSCO) has introduced changes that will help make auto insurance premiums more affordable. Many of the changes affect the portion of the Statutory Accident Benefits you receive if you are injured in an auto accident. However, there will also be […]
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