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How brokers can help curb distracted driving
April 26, 2023 by David GambrillEditor’s Note: This article has been updated show 83% would be motivated to stop distracted driving behaviours if offered an insurance discount, and has updated Paul Stone’s title. Brokers can help put a stop to distracted driving by making…
The risk most Ontario drivers are taking
March 28, 2023 by Alyssa DiSabatinoMore than half of Ontario motorists (57%) believe distracted driving is the greatest threat to road safety, yet a quarter (24%) of Ontarians admit to distracted driving despite knowing its risks, a recent RatesDotCa survey reveals. Distracted driving ranks as…
Distracted driving accelerates post-pandemic
June 29, 2022 by Alyssa DiSabatinoNinety-eight per cent of Ontario drivers report witnessing unsafe driving behaviours over the past year — a 3% increase from the year previous — and yet only 58% admit to engaging in dangerous driving behaviours themselves, a CAA South Central…
How work expectations are contributing to distracted driving
May 3, 2022 by Jason ContantWork-related pressures may be contributing to distracted driving, but having a workplace policy in place appears to be an effective way to mitigate the risk, suggests a new survey from Travelers Canada. The 2022 Travelers Canada Distracted Driving Risk Survey…
Onboard vehicle tech becoming a safety issue, advocates say
January 17, 2022 Ian Bickis -THE CANADIAN PRESSTORONTO – A driver sitting behind the wheel of a new vehicle could be scrolling through their Spotify app looking for the right album when they get an incoming call or text, only to have a warning bell go off…
Saskatchewan spotlights steep distracted-driving fines
December 2, 2021 Canadian Underwriter StaffFive hundred and eighty dollars. And … four demerit points. That’s how much a first offence for using a cell phone while behind the wheel will cost a Saskatchewan driver, Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) said as part of an October…
Insurer ups distracted driving from minor to major conviction
July 6, 2021 by Greg MeckbachNova Scotia motorists could be out of luck when they try to renew their auto insurance if they got caught more than once using a hand-held gizmo when they should be paying attention to the road. In a ruling posted…
These highway features may encourage distracted driving
June 25, 2021 by Greg MeckbachMedians and wide shoulders on highways could encourage distracted driving by giving drivers a false sense of security, transportation researchers suggest in a recent paper. “The combination and presence of a shoulder, median, higher speed limit, and extra lanes could…
Distracted driving behaviours that your clients deem to be “safe”
March 30, 2021 by Jason ContantAuto insurers take note: the majority of your clients admit to engaging in distracted driving behaviours, but they consider these behaviours to be safe. The Third Annual Distracted Driving survey conducted by rate comparison site RATESDOTCA revealed that 74% of…
Something new to tell drivers to help stop distracted driving
February 4, 2021 by Adam MalikMessaging around distracted driving hasn’t worked, so it’s time to come up with a new strategy to reduce driving risk, a panellist on a recent webinar suggested. Instead of saying how bad it is to be distracted, insurers and governments…
P&C industry needs better data about distracted driving
January 28, 2021 by Adam MalikThere’s a fairly significant gap between what government agencies have to say about distracted driving and what data companies are able to capture, and that is playing a role in the ineffective portrayal and messaging around the seriousness of people…
Insurers now treating distracted driving as ‘major’ conviction
November 27, 2020 by Greg MeckbachIn keeping with actions previously taken by Canada’s auto insurers, Northbridge General Insurance Company will start treating driving while using a hand-held communication device as a major conviction for the purpose of setting insurance rates in Nova Scotia. The change…