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65% of Canadians are Wrong About Their Flood Insurance Coverage Mar 3rd
On July 8, 2013, as much as five inches of rain fell on parts of the City of Toronto in just a few hours – more than what typically falls in an entire month. The news was filled with dramatic images of roads turned into rivers, and a GO Train stranded in the low-laying Don Valley. But for so.... More »
Becoming “Later In Life” Parents Feb 4th
Life Insurance Needs For Older Parents
In the past 25 years, there has been a growing trend to postpone parenthood until later in life. Many Canadians are choosing to focus on career, financial security, and other pursuits, before starting to raise a family.
For those who wait until later in life to.... More »
California electrical company stock plunges after revealing possible link to devastating wildfire Nov 15th
Shares in California's electricity and natural gas utility were hit hard on Wednesday after the company revealed it doesn't have enough cash and insurance to cover losses stemming from the devastating wildfire that may have been sparked by some of its equipment..... More »
Insurance Fraud: The Leading Cause of High Insurance Premiums for Canadians Jul 2nd
An ever-present, growing problem in the Canadian insurance industry is fraud. What some view as a “victimless crime” can affect thousands of insured Canadians.
Insurance fraud can be well planned with a network of perpetrators working in tandem, or committed by a single person in a moment of du.... More »
Ensure you’re insured: Vaz-Oxlade Feb 12th
What’s the difference between term and permanent life insurance?.... More »
Four sales pitches that require sober second thought
– thestar.com
Mortgage insurance, extended warranty coverage, balance protection, door-to-door sales pitch usually not worth it, and you should think carefuly about them Manulife Financial Corp. says its life insurance division, The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company, will acquire the Canadian-based assets of Standard Life Plc for $4 billion in cash, expanding Manulife’s presence in Quebec.
