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What is landlord insurance? + MORE Sep 24th
Landlord insurance, true to its name, is a type of policy for people who rent out a room, an apartment or a house to tenants. Also known as rental property insurance, it has some key differences from home insurance—the biggest one being coverage for loss of rental income, in the event that your pr.... More »
What you need to know about third-party liability insurance in Canada Oct 10th
Third-party liability insurance is mandatory coverage for all drivers in Canada. It offers protection for drivers if they’re at fault in an accident and the other party is hurt or even killed. This is mandated at a provincial level, and all provinces require a minimum of $200,000 in third-party in.... More »
Perks with Purpose: Unlocking the Power of Group Benefits Sep 29th
In today’s competitive job market, offering a robust group benefits package isn’t just a perk—it’s a strategic necessity. Whether you’re an HR professional, a small business owner, or an employee trying to decode your coverage, understanding the basics of group benefits is essential.
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Canada’s new housing risk: uninsured mortgages Jun 12th
Many Canadians are now bypassing mortgage insurance altogether, creating new risks for borrowers and lenders
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How life insurance can shave your capital gains tax + MORE Sep 24th
Q: My husband and I bought life insurance in 2008. At that time, I was 44 and a non-smoker, and he was 46 but a former smoker. Each of us is insured for $250,000. The monthly premiums have been a total of $142.50 since we took out the policy—$58.90 for me, and $83.60 for him. In 2018, when my hus.... More »
15 home insurance myths to stop believing now
– moneysense.ca
(Getty Images / Dimitri Otis)Home insurance can be a tricky topic, and if you’re not reading the fine print, you could be relying on inaccurate myths to inform your coverage decisions. Luckily, InsurEye, a Canadian insurance education site has compiled a massive list of 111 insurance myths that are out there. Last month we looked at the top 10 auto insurance myths to debunk. This month we’ll look at the top 15 home insurance myths and get the facts.
1.MYTH: You must have home insurance.
FACT: Unlike auto insurance, home insurance has not been made mandatory by the government. If you own the property and have a mortgage on it, often, your bank or lender will require that you hold an active home insurance policy and name them on that policy. If you do not own the property but are renting it, your landlord may require that you have renter’s insurance.
2. MYTH: If I am away on vacation, my house is covered.
FACT: If you simply leave for vacation without taking precautions, you are not always covered…
Ontario Car Insurance Rates Drop Slightly
– ratesupermarket.ca
Here at RateSupermaket.ca, we keep you in the loop of different ways to save, whether it be on your mortgage, through investments, or on your car insurance. The Financial Services Commission of Ontario (FSCO) has reported that Ontario car insurance rates have dropped by 0.14 per cent on average.
Car insurance rates fluctuate based on a number of different factors. However, before an insurance company can change rates, it must first be approved by the Financial Services Commission of Ontario (a regulatory agency of the Ministry of Finance).
FSCO publishes approved rate changes quarterly, and the latest results are in:
In the fourth quarter of 2016, approved rates decreased overall by 0.14 per cent on average, with some companies lowering their rates by as much as 3.13 per cent.
“Ontario has a very competitive marketplace,” FSCO said in its quarterly statement. “Rates for the same coverage vary based on each insurer’s claims experience and the insurer’s rating system…
