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Real stories that make you wonder, is that covered by insurance?
Bet you thought insurance was boring? It’s not (at least it’s not all of the time.)
Thunder Bay Insurance & Gillons Insurance raised $80K for Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity starts new build with $80K donation
Lakers’ Canadian Home Boy Nash hints of retirement after next season
Victoria, British Columbia native Steve Nash hints of retirement next season from the Lakers
‘Big Mac index’ says Canadian dollar overvalued (and a burger costs too much)
If you think you’re paying too much for a burger, that’s because you probably are.
ILScorp celebrates British Columbia Day in Canada! See our office hours here:
The ILScorp offices will be closed Monday, Aug. 1 as we take some time to enjoy the long weekend. We’ll be back Tuesday morning, ready to take your calls, answer your questions and register you for online insurance programs. You can reach us from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Pacific Time
ICBC warns against driving drowsy this long weekend
If you’ll be heading out on the road this long weekend, ICBC, the B.C. government and police are urging you to plan ahead to avoid getting fatigued while driving and watch for signs of fatigue or drowsiness. Over the B.C. Day long weekend, on average, four people are killed and 530 people injured in 1,900 crashes across the province.
Canada: Don’t Miss The Boat On Your Insurable Interest
The Superior Court of Quebec recently rendered a decision1 based on insurable interest in a case involving a sunken boat, a business man named Bonneau and a convicted drug smuggler known as Grenier. Bonneau had entered into a finance agreement for the boat and had taken out a policy of insurance. Bonneau had been paying his […]
Canada: Your Indemnity Clause Means What It Says: No Mulligans Allowed!
The plaintiff in the underlying action was a passenger in a golf cart operated by a fellow guest at a golf tournament hosted by the Canadian Litigation Counsel Inc. (“CCLI”). The plaintiff was injured while a passenger in the golf cart and sued the operator and the owner of the golf course, Clublink Corp. Clublink […]
Is it fair to use genes to price insurance?
James Daley on why insurers must come clean over the use of new sources of information to set premiums
Few things unite us like complaining about our jobs. Think you have one of the worst?
The 10 Worst Jobs of 2014
Intact Financial and University of Waterloo Launch Nationwide Effort to Weather-Harden Cities
Intact Financial Corporation and the University of Waterloo today announced a national initiative involving the implementation of 20 climate change adaptation projects designed to reduce the physical, financial and social impacts of extreme weather events.
Tickets And Car Accidents On Vacation: What You Should Know
Canadians love road trips, but, a road trip can turn sour if you get a ticket or have an accident. Where Does Your Auto Insurance Cover You?
Canada accuses Chinese of trying to hack government network
The attack on the NRC system was not the first hacking attempt in Canada that has been linked to China.
Toronto: Pearson limo, taxi drivers in credit card fraud scheme
Police say their investigators in partnership with the Greater Toronto Airports Authority recently discovered the scam, which targets travellers who use limousine and taxi services after landing at the airport.
3 good reasons to get renter’s insurance:
What you need to know about renter’s insurance
Global airline industry face the prospect of huge insurance premium increases
The airline industry, under pressure from reduced margins and higher fuel costs, now faces steep rises in insurance premiums.
St. John’s cab drivers concerned about insurance increase
The manager of Co-Op Taxi in St. John’s says an increase on 50 per cent for insurance rates would put some companies out of business.
Lloyds to pay $369M US in LIBOR rate-fixing case
The bank will pay $369 million US in fines to U.S. and U.K. regulators over fixing of the LIBOR interest rate.
What protection do you have if your broker goes broke?
Whatever type of investment company you deal with, ask yourself this question: If the firm goes bankrupt, are my assets protected?.
