When the Government of Alberta paused private auto insurance rate increases early this year, the hope was that drivers would begin to see improved affordability and some relief from skyrocketing inflation costs. Unfortunately, according to Alberta Auto Insurance Facts (AAIF), this hasn’t been quite as successful as hoped. The AAIF says that “Alberta drivers are…
Late in 2022, an Ernst & Young report revealed what many in the province had been suspecting for some time. Albertans are paying the highest auto insurance premiums in the country. Ernst & Young sampled 27 different driver profiles across nine different provinces, and found that for 26 of those profiles, Albertans pay the most.…
It’s a bad feeling when your car won’t start. All the plans made, all the places to be, and all the errands that were supposed to have been run are out the window. It’s bad when your car won’t start at home, but even worse when it won’t start somewhere else. There are immediate decisions…
The numbers are out, and they’re not pretty. Although drivers were prepared to see their auto insurance premiums rise due to the removal of the previous government’s 5% cap on increases last summer, many weren’t prepared for a hike of 20% or more. And those numbers are exactly what CanadianUnderwriter.ca reported at the end of…
There have been numerous reports in the media lately regarding that fact that Alberta auto insurance rates are rising for many drivers. Many insurance companies have applied for – and received – permission from the province’s Automobile Insurance Rate Board to raise rates. This follows the Government of Alberta’s decision to remove the applied cap,…
Changes implemented by the previous government to the Alberta auto insurance industry in 2017 have had unintended consequences for drivers. A Calgary Herald article published in April details how a five per cent cap has “backfired,” and is discouraging industry from operating in Alberta. The NDP government placed the cap on raises to auto insurance…
A new AAA study done in the U.S. and released in April states that hit-and-run accidents are at an all-time high in that country. Hit-and-run crashes killed more than 2,000 people in 2016, a 62% increase from 2009. That number makes 2016 the deadliest year ever since data began to be compiled in 1975. The…
There’s a lot of work to planning a wedding, and everyone wants it to go flawlessly so they and their guests can relax and enjoy themselves. With so many moving parts, though, there’s a lot that can go wrong. Fortunately, different types of wedding insurance can help protect the investment you’ve made in the day…
If you’re renewing your insurance coverage this spring, or if you’re looking to switch providers, or just thinking about adding more comprehensive types of protection, it’s important to factor in season-specific risks that spring can pose. Although winter can be our toughest season – both mentally and physically – often spring is when you’re most…
Maintaining a claims-free record is the best way to keep your Calgary auto insurance low, and with the cold weather settling in, now is the time to review best practices and safety tips for winter driving. Snow, slush, ice and cold weather can cause havoc on the roads, and it’s essential to be prepared to minimize your…