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The increased costs of inflation on auto insurance
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Ontario auto: The impact of inflation on rate increases

September 22, 2022 by Jason Contant

Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario’s (FSRA) recent approval of auto insurance rate increases for several insurers signals inflation may finally be making its way into the world of auto insurance prices, according to rate comparison site Ratesdotca. “Currently, FSRA

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Brokers: Do your clients have the right amount of vehicle loss-of-use coverage?

August 30, 2022 by Jason Contant

Although supply chain issues show some signs of easing, these challenges are still causing lengthy repair times for vehicles that extend well past standard loss-of-use coverage. In other words, clients may need to pay out of pocket for months’ worth

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Where home insurance premiums are trending upwards in 2022

July 8, 2022 by Jason Contant

LaSalle, Ont., has the highest home insurance premiums in the province right now, whereas Ajax, Ont., offers the least expensive home insurance premiums, according to the latest data from rate comparison site RatesDotCa. On average, home insurance premiums in Ontario

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Are your clients telling you about their tenants?

March 11, 2022 by Jason Contant

If your client has rented out part of their home, there’s nearly the same likelihood that they’ve told their insurer as not, according to a recent survey from RatesDotCa and BNN Bloomberg. The survey of 1,511 Canadians found that 42%

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Why did auto insurance rates go up in some Ontario communities?

January 31, 2022 by Jason Contant

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,

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Most expensive place to insure your car in Ontario

January 25, 2022 by Jason Contant

Vaughan, Ont., has replaced Brampton as the most expensive city in Ontario for car insurance in 2021, according to a new report from rate comparison site Ratesdotca. With estimated annual insurance premiums of $2,179, Vaughan is now the costliest city

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Why home insurance rates are rising in 2022

January 17, 2022 by Alyssa DiSabatino

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

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Canadian travel insurance quotes surge year-over-year

November 25, 2021 by Jason Contant

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

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Home insurance can be more expensive in smaller towns: experts

October 8, 2021 Salmaan Farooqui - THE CANADIAN PRESS

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

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RATESDOTCA acquires LowestRates.ca

September 14, 2021 by Jason Contant

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,

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Why your clients may not have the high ground on overland flood risk

July 19, 2021 by Greg Meckbach

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

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How home insurance rates in Canada are trending

June 8, 2021 by Adam Malik

Home insurance rates in Alberta today have jumped nearly two-and-a-half times more than what they were 10 years ago, according to an analysis from a rate aggregator. Average home insurance premiums in Alberta have gone from $741 to $1,779 since