Looking for that new car? That means looking for insurance, too. When it comes to insurance, auto insurance is often the most expensive. Ontario drivers pay, on average, $1,917 a year on car insurance. BC drivers pay close to $1,429 per year, and Alberta drivers pay $1,372. That’s a good chunk of cash to set […]
Business is trucking along in Canada’s road transportation industry. According to Todays Trucking online magazine, by April 2015, North American truckers ordered over 24,000 Class 8 units (i.e. heavy trucks); and while that number was not as strong as last year’s sales, it was due to a backlog of unbuilt orders. Looks like demand is […]
Car insurance is a legal requirement of car ownership, so if you own a car, you are familiar with the word “deductible”; but what is exactly is a car insurance deductible and how can it affect your insurance premium? Your Car Insurance Deductible Explained Simply put, your deductible is what you pay out-of-pocket when you […]
Have you ever noticed how most publications often choose to focus on only the larger provinces, such as Ontario, Quebec, and Alberta, leaving out smaller provinces entirely? It happens all the time, but today we decided to close this gap and provide insight into car insurance in Nova Scotia. What’s the average car insurance in […]
It’s well-known that auto insurance premiums in Ontario are the highest in Canada, and this is because of a number of factors such as the quality of roads, high claims costs, high theft rate, etc. But how does Alberta car insurance costs stack up in comparison? Well, on average Alberta car insurance premiums are $122/month […]
Uber ride-sharing services have arrived in Canada. They are currently being used across the country in several major cities, including Halifax, Hamilton, Kitchener-Waterloo, London Ontario, Montreal, Ottawa, Quebec City, and Toronto. Ride sharing contains many benefits, but it can also make things—like insurance—seem a little complicated. Here’s what you need to know about Uber insurance […]
Without a doubt, car insurance rates represent the highest insurance cost for Canadians. Car insurance cost is significantly higher than the cost of house insurance, and it’s even higher than most life or health insurance premiums. However, car insurance rates vary significantly across Canada. For example, the average car insurance rates in Ontario are $1,920 […]
We created this periodic table so you have a handy reference for all possible savings opportunities, discounts and tips for buying car insurance. You can download a PDF version of the infographic Cheap Auto Insurance – Periodic Table of Insurance Savings here Cheap Auto Insurance Ideas: Driver Profile The first category relates to the driver […]
Motorcycle insurance rates can be extremely high, mostly due to the increased injury and fatality rate associated with motorcycles compared to cars. The fatality rate for motorcycles is much higher than regular passenger vehicles, according to Transport Canada: in 2013, while the percentage of motorcycles on Canada’s roads was just under three per cent, they […]
Consumer Study approach explained Independent Canadian company InsurEye performed a consumer satisfaction comparison of auto insurance companies based on independent consumer reviews from InsurEye’s Customer Experience platform. Consumer insurance reviews cover most auto insurers and their products across the country. InsurEye Co-Founder Dmitry Mityagin stated: “We plan to conduct such studies on a regular basis […]
