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Your Source For Daily Insurance News & AnalysisWhy is Everyone in the Left Lane?
More and more often when I drive on a busy highway I'm finding much of the traffic jammed into the left lane, each driver trying unsuccessfully to get ahead of the others. One would think that this situation would be akin to being the proverbial kid in the candy store...
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New survey shows Canadians’ driving habits might not be as good as they think
belairdirect uncovers Canadians' willingness to change driving habits for the right incentive While most Canadians think they are good drivers, their habits behind the wheel might indicate otherwise. A new belairdirect survey by Leger Research shows the majority of...
read moreBC Court of Appeal Denies Severe Injury Claim Because Teenaged Plaintiff “Ought to Have Known” Vehicle Driven Without Consent
Reasons for judgement were published today by the BC Court of Appeal denying a Plaintiff access to a pool of money intended to compensate people injured at the hands of uninsured motorists.
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SGI reminds motorists to drive safely over the August long weekend
Collision likelihood increases; don’t become a statistic
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Crashes on the rise in B.C.; new ICBC campaign targets bad driving habits
August 3, 2017 According to a new survey completed by Insights West, most drivers say that driving in the province has gotten worse in the last five years – pointing at bad driving behaviours as one of the top contributors to B.C.'s road problems. Respondents feel...
read moreRBC first bank in Canada to enable bill payments using Siri
Who doesn't wish they had an assistant to pay their bills? Thanks to an update to the RBC Mobile app, Royal Bank of Canada ("RBC") personal banking clients are now the first in Canada who can ask Siri to pay their bills on iPhone and iPad. RBC also launched seamless...
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Ontarians Pay Too Much For Auto Insurance, And Here’s Why
Fraud must be rooted out and the costs to settle claims must come down Kim Donaldson The Ontario vice-president of the Insurance Bureau of Canada. Ontario's 9.7 million drivers pay too much for auto insurance. Bet you didn't think you'd hear that from Ontario's auto...
read moreHot pets are not cool: BC SPCA reminds public not to leave animals in hot cars
With the recent warm weather and several calls already received by the BC SPCA about animals in hot cars, the animal welfare society is again, reminding people to leave their pets at home if they can’t keep them safe.
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Don’t be a statistic: Over 2,400 crashes anticipated for the B.C. Day long weekend
Drivers can expect more traffic on the road this weekend, with many people making local travel plans to enjoy the B.C. Day long weekend. But ICBC cautions drivers to remain vigilant during celebrations – over 2,400 crashes are anticipated during the upcoming long...
read moreReturning home after wildfires? Here’s what you need to know
BC Safety Authority: Returning home after wildfires? Here are the top things you need to know before heading home:
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