Bank of Cyprus savers to lose 47% above €100,000 + MORE Jul 29th

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Maclean’s on the Hill: Could Ottawa blow a Supreme Court deadline? + MORE May 14th

Each week, the Maclean’s Ottawa bureau sits down with Cormac Mac Sweeney to discuss the headlines of the week. This week, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau toured the destruction in Fort McMurray and announced new employment insurance help for regions hit hard by wildfires. Cormac spoke with Vet.... More »
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Is a vacation home a good investment? + MORE Sep 21st

The benefits of owning a vacation property are obvious. A cottage, cabin, condo or trailer a short drive from your home can provide a quick weekend recharge. A property down south can serve as a regular vacation destination or a winter home for a snowbird. Sometimes, emotions are the motivat.... More »

Novartis wins US OK for biosimilar version of Amgen’s Enbrel Aug 30th

U.S. regulators have approved the first near-copy of Enbrel, drugmaker Amgen’s pricey biologic medicine for treating rheumatoid arthritis and other immune system disorders. The follow-up version of Enbrel, dubbed Erelzi, was developed by Swiss drug giant Novartis, which would not disclose the .... More »
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Is An Insured Annuity For You? + MORE Mar 15th

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Compare high-risk auto insurance quotes for Ontario Feb 8th

The cost of auto insurance—which is required for drivers in Canada—can vary widely. Why? Because it’s all about risk. How risky your car is—is it prone to safety issues that could cause an accident? Is it a car-thief magnet? How risky your neighbourhood is—whether you live in an urban or r.... More »
Bank of Cyprus savers to lose 47% above €100,000The Cypriot government says depositors at the country’s largest bank will lose 47.5 per cent of their savings over the €100,000 ($136,560 Cdn) insurance limit.

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How Car Insurance Rates Are Calculated 

To be eligible to drive a car in Canada you first need two things: a valid driver’s license and auto insurance. The fees for the former are at a fixed price set by the province you reside in. But, as anyone who’s ever asked friends how much they pay in insurance knows, annual premiums can be as varied as the makes and models of vehicles on the road.
Big brained – and very well-paid – actuaries spend their days figuring out various risk scenarios to calculate the fees insurers will charge. Here are the key considerations they use to figure out your rate.
Drive With Care
The number-one factor used in calculating car insurance rates is your driving record. If you haven’t been driving long enough to establish a record, you’ll pay a premium for that. And if you tend to amass speeding tickets like a kid collecting hockey cards you’ll pay a major premium. The odd moving violation every few years shouldn’t have much of an impact, but insurers will view frequent tickets as indicative of how you drive all the time…

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