Accident Prone

Getting into an automobile accident can be a nerve rattler, to say the least. However, getting into a second or third accident within a short period of time can really ratchet up those stress levels. One reason for this is that people begin to worry about how multiple claims will affect their auto insurance. They’re afraid that their rates will skyrocket or that their policy mi...
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Auto Insurance was Cancelled. NOW WHAT?

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Anyone with car insurance may one day find themself in a situation which their auto insurance company cancels their policy, or their policy is not renewed. Valid reasons for cancellation As you should be aware, each province has certain reasons that a car insurance company can cancel a policy, after the binding period (the first 60 days in most provinces but can only 30 or up...
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Young Drivers FAQ

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How much does car insurance for new drivers cost, anyway? If you are the parent of a licensed teen, your rates are likely to go up – a lot – when you add your inexperienced driver to your car insurance policy.  Every family is different, but adding a teen male to your policy usually will at least double your rates. There are many factors that can change the amount a young d...
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Insurance & Too Many Tickets

Depending on the individual driver and the number of traffic citations, an insurance company can eventually drop the driver from coverage, or in other instances, place the driver in a general high-risk category, which comes with extensively higher insurance premiums than the average driver would have, if in good standing.   What is a High-Risk Driver? Auto insurance p...
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