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ARAG's Canadian subsidiaries amalgamate to become ARAG Legal Solutions Inc. as transition is completed

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 03:45:00 PST

LeGrand S. Redfield, Jr. Achieves Prestigious Top of the Table MDRT Qualification

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 00:00:00 PDT

LeGrand S. Redfield, Jr. of Asset Management Group, Inc. in Stamford, CT has qualified for Top of the Table, a coveted milestone achievement for membership in the MDRT. Redfield's membership equips him with tools and resources to better serve his clients.

Climate Change has caused Ontario and Alberta home insurance rates to increase by 64 per cent and 140 per cent, respectively: RATESDOTCA

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 00:00:00 PDT

Home insurance rates in Ontario and Alberta have grown at multiple times the rate of inflation over the past decade as personal property damage claims have grown 42 per cent nationwide over the same timeline.

95% of Canadian Drivers Admit to Road Rage-Like Behaviour in InsuranceHotline.com's National Survey

Tue, 11 May 2021 01:00:00 PDT

From speeding and tapping the car's brakes when being tailgated to following too closely and weaving in and out of traffic, it seems Canadian drivers are not nearly as courteous or as calm and rational as they believe themselves to be.

Complacency on car insurance can cost drivers as much as a month's worth of groceries, RATESDOTCA survey reveals

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 00:15:00 PDT

The survey revealed that fewer Ontario drivers shop around for compulsory car insurance than they do for staple voluntary expenses such as cell phone or internet services, despite the greater dollar savings realized in securing the best insurance rates.

Kanetix.ca Rebrands to RATESDOTCA

Fri, 23 Oct 2020 08:00:00 PDT

Canada's go-to source to comparison shop insurance and money products, Kanetix.ca, has a new name: RATESDOTCA.

Canadians Risk Being Underinsured: Majority of Drivers Fail Car Insurance Literacy Quiz

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 00:00:00 PDT

Most drivers incorrectly believe comprehensive coverage means their car insurance policy covers them for everything.

InsuranceHotline.com and Carpages.ca Renew Partnership

Thu, 13 Aug 2020 00:00:00 PDT

The renewed partnership will continue to ensure Canadian consumers can quickly find great rates on auto insurance for their vehicle of choice

A Quarter Fewer Canadians Will Commute to Work After the COVID-19 Lockdown Lifts: New Survey

Tue, 23 Jun 2020 00:00:00 PDT

Representing a 13 per cent decline, slightly more than half (53 per cent) of respondents say they plan to drive to work in the future, a notable change from 61 per cent who did pre-COVID-19. When it comes to taking public transit to their jobs, the survey indicates a drop of 58 per cent (17 per cent to seven per cent) while 50 per cent fewer will carpool (six percent to three per cent).

Only a quarter of Canadian drivers say they received relief programs from their insurers during COVID-19, new report

Tue, 02 Jun 2020 00:00:00 PDT

As a result of the pandemic, most automobile insurers offered rebates, premium discounts, payment deferrals or the waiving of non-sufficient fund fees for missing payments. Of drivers who received some form of relief from their insurers, 33 per cent considered the measures helpful, while 64 per cent deemed them negligible.

Only 40% of Canadians Buy Travel Insurance Even as Threats to Health Continue to Emerge Around the Globe, New Rates.ca Report

Wed, 04 Mar 2020 00:09:00 PST

While the coronavirus outbreak and recent calamities such as the Australia and California bushfires have raised concerns for travellers around the world, only four in 10 (40 per cent) Canadians who travel outside of Canada purchase insurance for their trip.

Forty per cent of Canadians believe distracted driving is the number one cause of car-related deaths, national survey reveals

Wed, 26 Feb 2020 01:00:00 PST

A recent survey from Rates.ca indicates that 40 per cent of Canadians believe distracted driving is the number one threat of car-related deaths, surpassing impaired driving (33 per cent) as the leading factor.

Watkins Insurance Group Names Two New Shareholders

Thu, 30 Jan 2020 00:00:00 PST

Watkins Insurance Group, the largest locally-owned independent insurance agency in Central Texas, announced the expansion of its executive team with Jim Siddons and Chris Scott being named shareholders.

Car Insurance Has Increased 12 Percent in Ottawa

Thu, 19 Sep 2019 00:15:00 PDT

In Ottawa, rates have fluctuated with collision totals based on data from InsuranceHotline.com.

North Bay Insurance Brokers Gets Top 3 Rating

Tue, 10 Sep 2019 00:15:00 PDT

North Bay Insurance Brokers got rated as top 3 insurance brokers in North Bay, Ontario, Canada. This rating is considered by the company as an outstanding achievement worthy of note.

Driving Habits: Insurance Brokers in Sudbury Shed Some Light

Sat, 31 Aug 2019 00:40:00 PDT

According to Sudbury insurance brokers, Sudbury may not be the worst city in terms of driving records in Ontario, but it's also not close to the best. The company says it ranked No. 13 in a study by an online company, Insurance Hotline that helps drivers compare rates.

Proven Insurance Agent Marketing - A Workshop You Don't Want To Miss

Fri, 23 Aug 2019 00:00:00 PDT

Learn the tips and tools to take your insurance agency to the next level.

Rising House Prices Have Little Effect on Home Insurance Premiums

Mon, 12 Aug 2019 00:00:00 PDT

While some homeowners may pay more for the coverage they need, most may not, especially if they comparison shop and make some safety improvements to their home.

Auto Insurance Misconceptions Could Mean Higher Premiums for Canadians

Thu, 08 Aug 2019 00:00:00 PDT

There are a lot of misconceptions when it comes to car insurance, and many Canadians are paying more than they should.

Paradiso Insurance Wins 2019 National Agent for the Future Award

Thu, 25 Jul 2019 00:00:00 PDT

Paradiso Financial & Insurance Services was announced as the recipient of the 2019 National Agent for the Future Award.

Ontario's Worst and Best Cities based on driving records revealed, new 2019 study

Wed, 24 Jul 2019 00:00:00 PDT

Using insurance quotes from 2018 and 2019, analysts from InsuranceHotline.com looked at the details entered by car insurance shoppers to calculate the highest averages in three categories: tickets, at-fault collisions, or both, on a driver's record.

Most Canadians leave their families exposed when it comes to travel insurance, national survey reveals Misconceptions of assumed coverages still widespread

Wed, 26 Jun 2019 00:00:00 PDT

The study showed over one half of Canadians (52 per cent) would not think to purchase insurance for their university or high school-aged children travelling abroad this summer.

Distracted Driving Still a Major Problem in Canada

Thu, 20 Jun 2019 02:00:00 PDT

A quarter of Canadians surveyed in InsuranceHotline.com's distracted driving survey said they've checked messages on their phone while their car was in motion.

Who is at Fault for Your Car Accident? The Answer Can Be Costly

Mon, 27 May 2019 01:05:00 PDT

If it is determined that you are at fault, either wholly or in-part, your insurance rates can be affected. However, some insurers are more forgiving than others. InsuranceHotline.com offers easy-to-use tools so you can compare prices.

Kanetix.ca and InsuranceHotline.com Announce Pearl Sponsorship with Toronto Insurance Women's Association

Thu, 23 May 2019 10:10:00 PDT

Kanetix.ca and its affiliate InsuranceHotline.com aim to help every Canadian make better money decisions by offering free online tools to consumers comparing insurance rates and financial services products.

Who's at fault in a parking lot accident? How you can tell

Tue, 21 May 2019 00:35:00 PDT

Normally, any situation where you strike a parked car, you are the one at fault. This includes accidentally hitting the car with any openable door, backing into a parked car, or even just clipping it in the parking lot.

Volkswagen Golf the Cheapest Car to Insure in Ontario, Data from RateSupermarket.ca Reveals

Mon, 06 May 2019 01:00:00 PDT

RateSupermarket.ca compared the average car insurance quote for Canada's 10 best selling car models. The study was based on rates for a fictional 35-year-old with a clean driving record.

Home Buyers Need to be Prepared to Spend Thousands of Extra Dollars to Move in

Thu, 25 Apr 2019 00:00:00 PDT

Currently there are a number of costs associated with a home beyond the sales price that buyers need to be aware of. RateSupermarket.ca has been examining these expenses recently and researching the process of buying a home.

Auto Insurance Rates for Ontario Motorists Increase for the Sixth Time in a Row

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 00:05:00 PDT

The Financial Services Commission of Ontario (FSCO) has raised auto rates by an average of 2.7 percent, although many drivers will see even greater increases.

Super Visa Applicants Need Medical Insurance to Stay in Canada

Mon, 15 Apr 2019 00:00:00 PDT

The Super Visa program is a great option for Canadians to bring parents and grandparents for extended stays in this country. But if super visa insurance is not bought before the application is filed, the visa may be denied.