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Why the large variance within Toronto of auto rates
February 26, 2019 by Greg MeckbachIf your client lives in an area where most people do not use their car to get to work, he or she could save money on auto insurance. Kanetix released Tuesday its annual InsuraMap, which the Toronto-based online auto insurance…
What your clients need to know about trip cancellation insurance
February 19, 2019 by David GambrillYour clients have a lot to learn about trip cancellation insurance. Almost two-thirds of Canadians either don’t buy or are unsure if they have trip cancellation insurance before leaving on holiday, according to a recent study of 960 Canadians by…
How much of a cost decrease will get your clients to switch carriers?
January 18, 2019 by Jason ContantMore than half (56%) of polled Canadians would switch insurance providers for a savings of $150 or more, according to a new survey from Kanetix.ca, an online comparison site for insurance rates. Almost the same percentage (57%) of the 812…
Why brokers need to stay in front of students who move away from home
June 28, 2018 by David GambrillStudents who leave home for school represent a big opportunity for brokers to provide value-added advice on a variety of insurance coverage changes, but the key is for brokers is to get in front of the students before they make…
Your clients may be aware of voice-activated tech, but are they buying it?
June 25, 2018 by Jason ContantCanadians’ awareness of voice-controlled, connected home devices such as Google Home or Amazon Echo is growing, but consumer interest in acquiring such a device is not keeping pace, a new study shows. Canada’s Internet Factbook 2018, released on June 20…
How are your clients finding you? Follow the voice…
June 10, 2018 by Jason ContantUsing voice search is a key way for brokers to remove friction from the purchase process, Andrew Lo, president and CEO of Kanetix Ltd., said last week at Insurance Canada.ca’s Technology in Action seminar in Toronto. Lo used the example…
How AI can help you find the hot sales leads
May 30, 2018 by Jason ContantLooking for a hot lead? Why not let a machine do that for you? Brokers and insurance companies can use artificial intelligence (AI) to cull prospects who are showing a keen interest in buying insurance products, Andrew Lo, president and…
Why this broker says ‘there is no such thing as insurtech’
February 28, 2018 by Greg MeckbachAlthough Canada has at least 50 companies that could be described as “insurtech,” the term itself is just a buzzword, speakers suggested Tuesday at the Insurance-canada.ca Technology Conference. “I think the biggest thing of insurtech is the buzzword that is…
What customers will soon expect from insurance carriers
February 26, 2018 by Jason ContantInsurance customers are going to start expecting personalized products and services based on data, Andrew Lo, president and CEO of Kanetix Ltd., said during a webinar Thursday. “Our customers are going to expect smart personalization like, ‘Give me the products…
Why consumers may be snubbing telematics
January 9, 2018 by Jason ContantPrivacy and security concerns may be contributing to a lower-than-expected uptake of telematics programs, Andrew Lo, the president and CEO of Kanetix Ltd., said on Monday. Also, there seems to be some confusion among consumers about the data insurers are…
26% of Canadians looking forward to driverless cars, many neutral, new Kanetix survey finds
January 4, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterSlightly more than one in four (26% of) Canadians said they “couldn’t wait” for the day when driverless cars would become a reality, according to newly released survey results from Kanetix.ca, an online comparison site for insurance, mortgages and credit…
Most polled Canadian drivers regard themselves as polite drivers, although that is not the view of fellow motorists
July 5, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterAlmost everyone behind the wheel may consider themselves to be polite drivers, but that does not mean they have the same perception of fellow motorists sharing the road, suggest new survey findings issued Tuesday by Kanetix.ca. The survey found 98%…