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Your Source For Daily Insurance News & AnalysisCrop insurance payouts soar after drought and hail
By Alexis Kienlen | Alberta Farmer While yields may be better than expected in many areas, this season’s drought and hail still hit producers hard. Agricultural Financial Services Corporation expects to pay out between $700 million and $900 million in crop insurance...
IBC Top 10: Tips to help increase insurance literacy
EDMONTON, Nov. 12, 2015 /CNW/ - What does my home insurance policy cover/not cover? If I get into a collision tomorrow, what kind of coverage can I expect under my auto insurance policy? Does the distance I travel affect my auto insurance premium? If my business is...
Manulife Financial reports profit down from year ago after oil and gas hits
TORONTO _ Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC) saw its third-quarter profit fall compared with a year ago as it was hit by losses related to its oil and gas investments. The insurance company said Thursday it booked $220 million in charges related to its investments as...
Gift Giving Guidance That Won’t Turn You Into A Grinch
TORONTO, Nov. 12, 2015 /CNW/ - With the holidays just around the corner, it's time to decide who's on the "nice" list this year. A recent TD survey found that when it comes to purchasing gifts for loved ones, instead of battling the busy malls, more than seven in 10...
November 18 is the National Day of Remembrance for Road Crash Victims
On average, five people die on Canada's roads each day. The National Day of Remembrance for Road Crash Victims is Canada’s day to remember and honour these victims and their families. It is commemorated the third Wednesday each November. As the official steward of the...
Read moreSurvey Says: Seat Kickers Are The Most Annoying Of All The Annoying Airline Passengers
Airplane etiquette: Flyers list their biggest pet peeves
Survey Says: Seat Kickers Are The Most Annoying Of All The Annoying Airline Passengers Relaxnews Try to keep your knees and feet to yourself. That’s the lesson from a new travel etiquette survey which found that seatback kickers are the most annoying type of in-flight...
CMHC says foreign buyers may be pushing up luxury housing prices
CBC News The chief executive officer of the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says foreign buyers may be playing a role in overvaluation in the Vancouver and Toronto housing markets and says the federal agency is seeking new data on real estate ownership. "In...
#DriveSmartBC: WORTH READING – Empower Children in Road Safety
Every now and again I run across something that makes me stop and say to myself "I wish that I had thought to write about that!" Today's example dropped into my inbox from the One Crash is Too Many web site, and it's about empowering your children in road safety. The...
November 15-21, 2015 is Financial Planning Week Across Canada
Now in its seventh year, Financial Planning Week is part of an ongoing effort to promote financial well-being for all Canadians. Created by Financial Planning Standards Council (FPSC) and the Institut québécois de planification financière (IQPF), Financial Planning...
BC Court of Appeal – Jury Trial OK in Case With 40 Expert Reports
Today's guest post comes from B.C. injury claims lawyer Erik Magraken Reasons for judgement were released today by the BC Court of Appeal finding a personal injury lawsuit with 40 expert reports totaling over 700 pages was not too complex for a jury to determine. In...
