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Demerit Points for Cell Phone use in Vehicles

Jun 25, 2013 | Car Insurance

Starting August 1st, Manitoba will be the first province to add 2 demerit points to the fine for cell phone use while driving. "Statistics show that a texting driver is 23 times more likely to become involved in a collision than a non-texting driver," Sgt. Rob Riffel,...

Distracted Driving a Factor in more Fatalities than Impaired Driving

Apr 24, 2013 | Car Insurance, Safety

According to the Ontario Provincial Police, distracted driving-related fatalities surpassed impaired driving fatalities in 2012, in Ontario. While texting is among the most dangerous activities to carry out while driving, distracted driving refers to all forms of...

Young Drivers

Apr 2, 2013 | Car Insurance

Why worry? Collisions involving young drivers have been a worldwide road safety and public health concern for decades. The crash, death and injury rates during the teenage years are four times higher than for older drivers. Teenagers between the ages of 16 and 19...

10 reasons brokers are better than direct insurers

Feb 26, 2013 | About, Staebler Insurance

So, what is the value of an insurance broker? Here are a few things of which consumers may be unaware when it comes to the benefits of speaking with an insurance broker: Field underwriting Automatic acceptance is an attractive concept, but most clients would be...

Florida Highway Patrol won’t enforce international driver’s permit rule

Feb 15, 2013 | Car Insurance

International Driver's licence rule on hold For now, Florida will not be enforcing the new law requiring drivers to carry an International Driver's Permit. If you are planning a trip to Florida and renting a vehicle, we highly suggest contacting your rental car...

Florida now Requires Canadian Drivers Carry an International Driving Permit

Feb 14, 2013 | Car Insurance

New Florida licence requirement for Canadian drivers Effective January 1st, 2013, Florida passed into law a requirement that all non-U.S. residents, including Canadians, carry a valid international Driver's Permit (IDP) when driving their own vehicles or rental...

10 Winter Driving Tips

Jan 24, 2013 | Car Insurance, Safety

Driving can be daunting during the winter months. All the slippery roads, black ice, snow and slush can cause great frustration and anxiety for a driver. Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) reminds you to be prepared this season with the Top 10 Winter Driving Survival...

Automobile Insurance: Will it apply equally for many different types of vehicles?

Jan 22, 2013 | Ask Steve, Car Insurance

If it’s a licensed vehicle, it needs to have Auto insurance before taking it out on to the road, right? Ontario’s Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act requires that all motor vehicles be insured under a policy of insurance when operated on public roads. The Highway...

Top Safety Picks for 2012

Jan 8, 2013 | Car Insurance, Safety

With the start of a new year many car dealerships are having promotions to clear out their 2012 vehicles. If you're in the market for a new vehicle check out this article for the top safety picks of 2012.

“Are you Ready for Winter Driving?”

Dec 5, 2012 | Car Insurance

With our winter season here we should all take the time to get prepared. This means more than just getting out the winter boots and coats, what about your car? We came a cross this article we would like to share with you on the Seven Steps to Safe Winter...

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