What’s new: In brief (January 08, 2007)

This holiday season, more than 1,600 volunteers across New Brunswick participated in Operation Red Nose and ensured more than 1,900 revelers a safe ride home.
“Operation Red Nose makes New Brunswick’s road safer during the holiday season,” said Don Forgeron, vice-president, Atlantic, Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC).
“And this excellent service would not be possible without the individuals who generously gave their time.”
The New Brunswick volunteers included many employees from the insurance industry, who are often witness to the reality of drinking and driving.
Operation Red Nose is a free designated-driver service, but donations are accepted from clients. Nationally, over $1.3 million dollars was raised for charities this year.

Unifund Assurance Company and Johnson Inc. will be adding personal Internet and identity theft coverage and legal assistance as available benefits.Personal Internet and identity theft coverage is available immediately to Unifund policyholders who hold the preferred service home plus (PS Home Plus).The legal assistance is available immediately to homeowners who have PS Home Plus "Platinum"PS Home Plus and PS Home Platinum will receive these benefits at no additional charge."Identity theft is becoming an increasing problem in Canada with recent reports indicating that 2 million Canadian have been affected by this crime," said Ken Bennett, Johnson Inc.’s chief operating officer. "The process of cleaning up the mess left behind by identity theft can be overwhelming and stressful for the victim, this where our ID theft coverage can be of assistance."The benefits provide up to $30,000 coverage.