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Manulife helping those on the frontlines

by Paula | Apr 17, 2020 | Canada, Canadian Insurance, pandemic | 0 Comments

Manulife has set up the St. Mary's COVID-19 fund to help those on the frontlines, who are battling the virus. Every dollar donated will be matched by Manulife, up to $200,000. St. Mary's General Hospital in Kitchener is the referral centre for specialized respiratory...

Ontario allows auto insurance companies to provide rebates due to pandemic

by The Canadian Press | Apr 17, 2020 | Canada, Canadian Insurance, pandemic | 0 Comments

Finance Minister Rod Phillips says he will be watching to see companies’ responses

HeyBryan & Duuo Announce Launch Plans for Duuo Gig Insurance – the First On Demand Gig…

by ILSTV | Apr 17, 2020 | Canada, Canadian Insurance, Company News | 0 Comments

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - April 16, 2020) - HEYBRYAN MEDIA INC. (CSE: HEY) (OTCQB: HEYBF) (FSE: 9HB) ("HeyBryan" or the "Company"), the creator of the HeyBryan app that connects consumers with home maintenance experts to complete small tasks...

LTO Closure due to COVID-19 – Is title insurance the solution?

by ILSTV Daily News | Apr 17, 2020 | Business, Canada, Canadian Insurance | 0 Comments

What happens to a property transfer or mortgage financing if the Land Title Office (LTO) is closed and no longer able to accept registrations? Although we are not aware of any current plans for LTO closure, given the number of businesses that have closed due to...

ICBC takes further steps to reduce financial burden for drivers during pandemic

by ILSTV | Apr 17, 2020 | Auto & Trucking, Auto Insurance, Canada | 0 Comments

ICBC, in partnership with the Government of B.C., is making further changes to help ease the financial hardship customers are experiencing during the COVID-19 pandemic. For customers needing more relief than the 90-day payment deferral, ICBC will be waiving the $30...

Green Shield Canada Commits $500,000 To Support Communities impacted By COVID-19

by ILSTV | Apr 16, 2020 | Canada, Canadian Insurance | 0 Comments

TORONTO, ONTARIO, APRIL 15, 2020 – With the COVID-19 crisis continuing to cause unprecedented challenges, Green Shield Canada (GSC) is committing $500,000 to support communities across Canada impacted by the pandemic. This support includes: Financial contributions to...

Premium Holiday: Onlia waives insurance payments for one-month amid pandemic

by ILSTV | Apr 16, 2020 | Auto & Trucking, Auto Insurance, Canada, Canadian Insurance | 0 Comments

Company strengthens its commitment to safety through measures to support customers, employees and the community Onlia, safety advocate and fast-growing provider of digital home and auto insurance in Ontario, today announced additional measures to support and protect...

Cause for cautious optimism in Canada’s COVID 19 fight, top doctor says

by The Canadian Press | Apr 16, 2020 | Canada, Canadian Government, Health | 0 Comments

OTTAWA _ While there's reason to believe the spread of COVID-19 is slowing, Canadian leaders warned Wednesday it was too soon to ease distancing measures, even as the country's central bank warned the downturn tied to the virus could be the worst on record. On the day...

SGI not considering breaks for drivers

by ILSTV Daily News | Apr 16, 2020 | Auto & Trucking, Auto Insurance, Canada | 0 Comments

CBC News Less traffic on the roads means fewer collisions and not as many claims. However that does not mean Saskatchewan drivers impacted by the pandemic should expect to see a break on their monthly premiums to their auto insurance provider. A spokesperson for SGI...