So, you’re heading on vacation? More than likely you’ve been told to buy travel medical insurance “just in case”. The fact is travel insurance is just as important for you to pack as any item in your luggage. No matter where you’re headed to, ensuring that you’re ready for the what ifs of adventure is
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Managing auto insurance costs
Ontario is reported to have the highest premiums for car insurance in Canada. According to a study from the Fraser Institute, Ontario car insurance premiums averaged $1,281 as of October 2011 whereas Quebec premiums averaged just $642—the lowest in the country. In an effort to control the high cost of insurance, Ontario introduced reforms last
Scotiabank Launches new ScotiaLife Program
It just came to my attention that Scotiabank recently launched of a new comprehensive It just came to my attention that Scotiabank recently launched of a new comprehensive ScotiaLife Travel Insurance Program, which has been developed to better meet the needs of its customers. I find this to be a fitting article because there are
RBC Poll: Young Travellers Travelling without Insurance
According to a recent RBC insurance survey conducted by Ipsos Reid, as Canadians travel south of the border, 44% between the ages of 18 and 34 have said that they rarely or never purchase travel insurance when travelling to the United States. 56% of young travellers do not take the time to understand what their
Lies and Half-Truths: Falsehoods People Tell Their Auto Insurers
It’s understandable. Consumers want to lower their car insurance rates as much as possible. For many, the most effective short-term solution for doing so is to lie to, or withhold information from, their insurers. But there are financial consequences involved. Insurance companies have numerous ways to uncover the truth, and are becoming increasingly savvy at
Deciding your Coverage Needs
We’re all looking to save some money these days, and one way some people are looking to lower their bills is by reducing (or eliminating) their auto insurance coverage. No matter how bad things get, I can’t endorse eliminating your car insurance. Not only is it illegal, it’s likely to make a bad situation even
The Basics of Buying Auto Insurance Online
We don’t all do it, but we probably should. Every few years we should be comparing car insurance quotes to see if we’re paying too much. These days, the best and most efficient way to do that is online. Getting some quote comparisons might take an hour or two but will be well worth the










