Road safety is always important, but it becomes crucial when winter takes effect. Snow, icy roads and unpredictable weather are all common hazards that plague drivers during the colder months. Keep calm, confident and safe on the roads this winter by following these...
Ontario Home Insurance Tips for Preventing an Electrical Fire We are now in the digital age with more gadgets than ever. With more people working from home, more devices are being plugged in and are running alongside home appliances. This often increases the use of...
Even Canadians Need Some Cold Weather Reminders Once again, it is time to review some cold weather strategies to reduce, minimize or avoid potential losses for Ontario home owners. For many of our clients this should now only serve as a reminder. For our new clients...
As summer approaches in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, a key question is whether motorists with winter tires are getting their seasonal tire changes. Keeping winter tires on during the summer increases the risk of aquaplaning because winter tire treads don't shed...
Suggestions for managing Ontario Auto Insurance premiums As more people get used to staying at home in support of physical distancing, there may be some premium-saving strategies available. Especially so if there have been significant changes in your driving habits....
Over the past 6 weeks or so, there has been considerable insurance information in the news over concerning the covid-19 crises. Most have heard local news announce that Canada's insurers are reviewing options for premium relief, for qualifying customers struggling...
We all know that Spring brings out excited drivers such as young people who have just obtained their licenses, ready to start practicing their driving on clear sunny days. As well, many people who have had their sports cars stored all winter will want to take them out...
The fundamental purpose of an insurance company is to earn a reasonable profit for investors willing to invest money to underwrite risks and indemnify unpredictable losses. This is done by collecting premiums from many people with similar risks or assets, such as...
Winter weather and icy roads in particular seem to cause Ontario driver's considerable grief every year. Some feel it is just not "fair" that losing control on black ice, smashing your car and perhaps others, should count as an at-fault accident, often with resulting...
Winter is now here and the calls have been coming in since the fall "We're heading south for the winter and won't be using our car. What is the best way of saving some premium?" Like most things to do with insurance, every situation is different and the answer is...