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Insurance for self-employed Canadians: What coverage do you need? Sep 5th
A common feature of employee benefit plans in Canada is insurance coverage. The types and amounts of insurance vary, and employees should consider their personal situation to determine if they need additional coverage beyond their group plan—as they often do.
If you are self-employe.... More »
The best travel insurance credit cards in Canada for 2025 Jan 11th
Many Canadian credit cards come with built-in travel insurance benefits, such as emergency medical coverage, trip cancellation protection and flight delay compensation, which can save travellers from unexpected out-of-pocket expenses. Our list of the best travel insurance credit cards come with thes.... More »
What is short-term disability insurance? + MORE Apr 1st
Short-term disability (STD) insurance is a term you may have encountered while filling out employee paperwork when you start a job. But what exactly does it do? It provides income for someone over a short period of time if they can’t work because they’re ill or injured, have been in an accident,.... 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 »
Canadian banks hacked and the insurance claim you can't make: CBC's Marketplace consumer cheat sheet Jun 4th
CBC's Marketplace rounds up the consumer and health news you need from the week, including customer data hacked at two Canadian banks, taking car insurance companies to court and the provinces with the best cellphone plans..... More »
Fairfax gets pension-fund backing on largest deal
– theglobeandmail.com
The Toronto-based insurance and investments company is to add another $500-million (U.S.) in capital from Alberta Investment Management Corp. toward its acquisition of Allied World Assurance
Do You Have Enough March Break Travel Insurance?
– ratesupermarket.ca
March Break is here, giving most people the first real opportunity this year to get away for more than the weekend. But before you load up your suitcases or the back of your trunk, take a load off by buying travel insurance.
You’ve probably heard about the “importance” of travel insurance before. Maybe you’re even skeptical about its merit. But according to TD Insurance, 49 per cent of Canadians planning to travel during March Break are still stressed about potentially falling ill while abroad.
Travel insurance can put your mind to rest so you can focus on enjoying your vacation. Better yet, within a minute, RateSupermarket.ca can provide you with travel insurance quotes for as low as $15 to cover your entire trip. But still, the TD study found that only 39 per cent of survey respondents reported purchasing the appropriate travel insurance to relief their stress.
For the remaining 61 per cent, not having travel insurance in place can be a huge (not to mention costly) mistake as medical treatment outside of Canada can be incredibly expensive…
Ottawa police have charged two people in connection with the trafficking of stolen vehicles. In November, police launched an investigation into an alleged criminal operation in the city’s west end that specialized in dealing in stolen vehicles. The investigation, dubbed “Project Heisenberg,” also involved the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario, Service Ontario, the Insurance Bureau of Canada […]
