What’s New: In Brief (November 25, 2009)

The most anxious winter drivers are in Manitoba and Saskatchewan, according to the TD Insurance Winter Driving Poll.
Across Canada, 52% say they are anxious about winter driving while in Manitoba and Saskatchewan, anxiety plagues 63% of drivers during the winter.
Despite any nervousness, 81% of residents in Manitoba and Saskatchewan consider themselves to be good drivers.
Residents in these provinces are more likely to drive slower in poor conditions (99% vs. 92% nationally), allow for extra time to where they are going (96% vs. 85% nationally) and check road conditions (90% vs. 81% nationally), the poll found.
Despite any nervousness about driving on winter roads, only 32% use snow tires as compared to 59% nationally.

Berkley Canada is the newest national sponsor at the platinum level of the Women in Insurance Cancer Crusade (WICC), representing a commitment of Cdn$45,000 over three years.
Berkley Canada is proud to be a sponsor of WICC, an organization making a significant contribution to eradicating cancer and improving the quality of life for the women, men, and children living with this disease, the company said.
“We are especially pleased to join the collective efforts of the dedicated sponsors and volunteers within the insurance community,” it added.