Those of us in Alberta are lucky enough to have access to a number of amazing dining establishments, many of which are among the best in the country. In December of 2018, the Internet reservation service OpenTable released its yearly rankings of the 100 best restaurants in Canada, compiled from data gleaned from more than…
We all work very hard to be able to afford a nice vacation, and there’s a lot of planning that goes into making the most out of time away. But a lot of us tend to forget what should be an essential part of vacation preparation. Travel insurance is imperative if you’re going to be…
Us Canadians tend to fall into the habit of leaving our cars running while performing short errands such as quickly stopping at the drug store or for a quick coffee to go. In the winter we’re especially prone to idling our vehicles, as a lot of us are under the mistaken impression that it’s better…
The Insurance Bureau of Canada has released their list of the Top 10 Most Stolen Vehicles for 2018. The statistics are broken out by province and by the entire nation, and once again the Ford F-series features heavily. These trucks are very popular for both owners and thieves. In Alberta, the most stolen vehicles for…
Insurance provides invaluable protection for you, your family, and your business. It’s one of those things that we rarely think about until we need it, and then it becomes invaluable. But instead of ignoring your coverage, tick an item off of the “to do” list for 2019 and resolve to take the time to consider…
In addition to the new provincial drunk driving laws that came into effect in Alberta in April, all drivers should be aware of federal legislation coming in to effect on Dec. 18, when Bill C-46 will become law. Just in time for the holidays, Bill C-46 is intended to further curb instances of drinking and…
In 2014, Alberta banned smoking in a car when anyone aged 17 and younger is present. In section 3.1 of the Tobacco and Smoking Reduction Act it states, “no person shall smoke in a vehicle in which a minor is present.” The reasons are myriad, but the main one is to reduce exposure of minors…
Business crime can originate from outside of your organization, and from inside. External fraudsters are always trying to get as much confidential information about your business they can for many different, nefarious reasons. Internal committers of business crime may steal equipment, products, and even money. They may also try to execute insurance fraud, carrying out…
Inflating or creating a false insurance claim is never a good idea. Depending on the level of fraud committed, penalties can range from a hefty fine to jail time. Many make think it is a victimless crime, but insurance fraud affects everyone. According to Aviva Canada, false insurance claims cost over $1.6 billion dollars annually,…
Last winter was especially harrowing on the roads in Alberta. There was a lot of snow and ice, and it was very, very cold. Thousands of accidents left people without their vehicles for weeks on end, not to mention higher car insurance premiums. We want to help keep you safe on the road, and by…