While auto insurance premiums across Ontario dropped an average of 3.8% last year from 2020, certain areas saw single- or double-digit increases, according to a recent report from rate aggregator Ratesdotca. The cities of Nobleton, Schomberg, Orangeville and King City,…
Home insurance policyholders can expect an average 5% rate increase in 2022, according to a report from RatesDotCa. The average cost for home insurance in Ontario in 2021 was $1,342, per RatesDotCa. A 5% increase would translate into a…
Travel insurance quotes have surged nearly 300% year-over-year as pandemic restrictions ease and Canadians are eager to travel again, according to a new report from rate comparison site RATESDOTCA. The rate aggregator analyzed data from thousands of quotes from its…
As some Canadians are priced out of larger cities and look to move to smaller communities, insurance experts say homebuyers should be aware that life in a small town can often mean higher home insurance premiums. According to financial products…
Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to include information from RATESDOTCA. Rate comparison site RATESDOTCA has acquired fellow aggregator LowestRates.ca. LowestRates.ca will continue to operate as a separate site and independent source of financial services information and rates,…
Many homeowners opt not to buy overland flood coverage and this could leave them uninsured in the event of a severe rain storm. “Overland flooding is any water that comes into your house through the windows or door or anything…
Auto 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…