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Your Source For Daily Insurance News & AnalysisDrinking 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...
Westland Insurance Celebrates 40th Anniversary by Supporting Canadian Charities
SURREY, British Columbia, Dec. 03, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Westland Insurance Group Ltd. (“Westland”) is pleased to announce that it is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2020. Westland is marking this significant milestone by supporting communities with its ‘40...
Change made to insurance for B.C. condo owners amid rising premiums
VICTORIA _ Insurance companies in British Columbia have agreed to end a pricing practice that has been identified as one of the key factors in skyrocketing property insurance premiums for condominiums. Earlier this year, the B.C. Financial Services Authority said...
Sun Life CEO Dean Connor will retire next August, CFO Kevin Strain to replace him
TORONTO _ Sun Life Financial Inc. says its president and chief executive will retire next year. The Toronto-based insurance company says Dean Connor, 64, will depart Sun Life on Aug. 6. The company's current executive vice-president and chief financial officer, Kevin...
Holiday CounterAttack roadchecks start this weekend
This year's holiday CounterAttack campaign is kicking off this weekend with police roadchecks set up across the province. ICBC and police are urging drivers to plan ahead and make smart decisions to get home safely this holiday season. Although COVID-19 has changed...
ILScorp Offices Are Closed for Remembrance Day
The ILScorp offices will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 11. Take the time this Remembrance Day to remember and honour those who have, and who continue to, make sacrifices for our country. We’ll be back Thursday morning, ready to take your calls, answer your questions and...
CNA Canada Launches Epack 3
TORONTO, Nov. 10, 2020 /CNW/ -- CNA Canada today launched Epack 3, its next generation modular management liability, technology and professional liability, cyber, and media policy that combines clear, concise and easy-to-read language with a flexible policy structure....
