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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 »
Scotiabank Gold American Express review: How competitive are this travel card’s rewards? Dec 6th
With an outstanding earn rate, no foreign transaction fees and a better-than-average travel insurance package, the Scotiabank Gold American Express card has garnered a lot of attention from Canadian travellers and cross-border shoppers. But is Amex a strong enough brand in Canada? And is this card w.... More »
“A dog bit me! Should I sue?” May 31st
The arrival of the warmer weather means that more people will be out and about. This also means that more people will be out and about with their dogs.
Every summer, numerous people want to speak to me after a dog has injured someone. Some of these people are the owner of the dog; some are the one.... More »
The Power of Positivity: a Q&A With Onlia’s Fernand Vartanian Oct 27th
What’s new in the world of insurance?
Over the last few years, drivers in Ontario have been eligible for discounts or incentives based on safe driving behaviour. Recent regulatory changes mean that now some providers of pay-as-you-drive policies could increase a customer’s premium if the trac.... More »
So you fell short of your financial goals in 2025—here’s how to do better Dec 27th
Did you fall behind on your financial goals for 2025? If so, you’re not alone. According to a survey by online estate planning platform Willful, 58% of Canadians reported postponing financial tasks they’d earmarked for the year, such as paying down debt, contributing to registered savings and in.... More »
Time To Shop Around for Car Insurance Rates: Liberals Revive 15% Discount Plan
– ratesupermarket.ca
Great news for responsible drivers: after being shelved during the June Ontario provincial election, the Liberals have given new life to a plan to slash auto insurance premiums by an average of 15 per cent.
The Auto Insurance Cost and Rate Reduction Strategy mandates the discount must be implemented by providers as of August 2015. The Liberals announced the revivement of the bill Tuesday, expressing confidence that it would be in place by the proposed deadline, despite only a third of price cuts (an average of 5.44 per cent) rolled out since the bill was announced last September. As well, they have admitted a previous deadline to implement an average 8 per cent cut by this August will not be achieved.
It is estimated that a 15 per cent reduction in premiums would save the average driver $225.
A Great Time to Shop Around
About a dozen companies have already slashed rates by 10 per cent or more since the bill was introduced, and Ontario Finance Minister Charles Souza is confident more will follow as the mandated deadline approaches and competition ramps up among the industry…
The Auto Insurance Cost and Rate Reduction Strategy mandates the discount must be implemented by providers as of August 2015. The Liberals announced the revivement of the bill Tuesday, expressing confidence that it would be in place by the proposed deadline, despite only a third of price cuts (an average of 5.44 per cent) rolled out since the bill was announced last September. As well, they have admitted a previous deadline to implement an average 8 per cent cut by this August will not be achieved.
It is estimated that a 15 per cent reduction in premiums would save the average driver $225.
A Great Time to Shop Around
About a dozen companies have already slashed rates by 10 per cent or more since the bill was introduced, and Ontario Finance Minister Charles Souza is confident more will follow as the mandated deadline approaches and competition ramps up among the industry…
