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Buying homeowners insurance? Ask these 4 questions first
By Sarah Schlichter Of Nerdwallet THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Purchasing insurance may not be as fun as choosing new furniture and paint colours, but it's a critical part of the homebuying process. Your homeowners insurance policy is a financial safety net in case of a...
New Year, New You. Earn your Level 2 License
To obtain your Level 2 license you must pass the CAIB 2 and the CAIB 3 exams. (BC, SK, MB) Alberta requires CAIB 1, CAIB 2 and CAIB 3 completion to earn your level 2 license. Use ILScorp’s online CAIB exam preparation courses, or Daily Assisted Virtual Classroom...
Employers clamp down on ‘ambiguous’ mask rules as more infections tied to workplaces
By Brett Bundale THE CANADIAN PRESS On the factory floor, masks were optional. Until last month, workers at TEC Business Solutions's corrugated packaging plant in Mississauga, Ont. donned a mask, underwent a COVID-19 screening, had a temperature check and sanitized...
Business leaders can learn from political vacation scandal, experts say
By Brett Bundale THE CANADIAN PRESS The ongoing controversy involving politicians who ignored travel warnings over the holidays holds important lessons for Canadian business executives, according to experts in public relations and organizational strategy. They say the...
New Brunswick city rebuilding its IT system after major cyber attack in November
Saint John, N.B., is rebuilding its computer network rather than submitting to criminals who launched a cyber attack against the city in November. City manager John Collin updated council Monday on the city's efforts to rebuild its IT system following a ransomware...
No one wins if current rules for financial professionals’ titles remain as is
The excerpted article was written by JASON PEREIRA | The Globe and Mail Recent efforts from the Ontario government to ensure that only financial professionals with appropriate credentials be able to call themselves “financial planners” or “financial advisors” are...
Drinking and Driving Zero Tolerance
I wrote this article back in 2004. Since then the B.C. government has enacted the Immediate Roadside Prohibition (IRP) program, reducing the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) threshold for sanctions from 80 mg% to 50 mg%. In addition, the federal government...
4 steps to pet-proof your holiday tree this season
Trees decorated with bright lights and ornaments are key part of many holiday celebrations. It’s important to protect pets from any holiday hazards and make sure everyone enjoys this annual tradition. These four tips can help pet guardians keep their furry friends...
Intact Insurance is Offering Solutions for Customers who are Working from Home
Enhanced protections to give customers peace of mind during uncertain times TORONTO, Dec. 3, 2020, Many trends have emerged from the COVID-19 pandemic; people are travelling less, working from home and spending more time online. Intact Financial Corporation (TSX: IFC)...
Reminder to all Manitoba License Holders
In March 2020, Manitoba’s Superintendent of Financial Institutions had approved that the requirement for mandatory Continuing Education (CE) reporting for the 2020 licence renewal was to be deferred to May 2021 for all licensed agents, and deferred to June 2021 for...
