It’s been four years since Alberta changed its distracted driving law to include a higher fine and demerit points, which should have been enough to deter vehicle operators from ever bringing out their hand-held devices when behind the wheel. But unfortunately, it still happens, and people are still being caught. Studies conclusively show that distracted…
Rumors abound in the insurance business, which we are well aware of as insurance brokers. Insurance is complicated, indeed, and due to that it is also widely misunderstood. That’s why insurance brokers are your ally when it comes to your coverage. We are an independent third party, accredited through the Independent Insurance Brokers Association of…
More and more people are taking advantage of the ease, convenience and relative affordability of renting a private residence while on vacation. You can find hidden gems tucked away in the hearts of tourist districts that will house you and your family together in comfort where a hotel room (or rooms) would have been far…
Business insurance is flexible, customizable and comprehensive. But it is also a bit hard to understand. That’s why we often rely on others to explain how it works, and it’s easy to turn to friends and colleagues, not the experts. At Lane’s Insurance, we have a staff of experienced insurance brokers whose job it is…
After the record-breaking snowfall of last weekend, which marked the snowiest September day in Calgary’s history, we were all reminded of the perils of snow and ice in the city. Environment Canada reported that 24.6 centimetres of the white stuff fell at the airport, beating the previous single-day record of 22.9 centimetres, which happened on…
It takes a long time to save for a vacation, and they are precious times spent with friends and family truly enjoying each other’s company and the surroundings. But no matter how much planning you do, it’s always possible something could go wrong. That’s where the importance of travel insurance comes in. Travel insurance is…
As the days are getting cooler, we’re all starting to fire up our furnaces again after a short reprieve. And as the days are also getting shorter, we’re all turning on our lights and lamps sooner than we have been. This will undoubtedly have an affect on our energy use. Thankfully, however, there are several…
We all love our pets, who make up important and legitimate members of our families. Whether they are cats, dogs, parrots, hamsters, ferrets, pigs, lizards, fish, or any other member of the animal kingdom, the companionship provided by our pets is priceless. We take care of our animals, and they take care of us. But…
Since all businesses are different, their insurance coverage should be, too. That’s why we specialize in providing customized business insurance for all of our entrepreneurial clients. As proud members of the Independent Insurance Brokers Association of Alberta, we are able to work with numerous carriers to meet your business insurance needs far better than your average insurance provider. There’s…
Way back in 2015, usage-based car insurance was introduced for Alberta’s fleet vehicles to help owners and insurance underwriters better understand the risk involved with running an armada of automobiles. Since then it has also been implemented for regular vehicle owners, but the problem is that very few people know or understand what it is.…