In a press release yesterday (February 19, 2015) Aviva Canada has announced that they will be the first insurance company in Canada to offer Overland Water Protection for residential property owners and tenants across Alberta.
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Aviva Offers Flood Insurance - First Ever Coverage of Its Kind in Canada
By Rob Stevenson on Feb 20, 2015 2:26:00 PM
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Man Crashes Drone at White House - "Ruins it" for Other Hobbyists
By Rob Stevenson on Jan 28, 2015 10:56:11 AM
A man flying his DJI Phantom drone in the DC area this week has inadvertently crashed it on the White House lawn. This has spurred President Obama to call for stricter regulations on domestic UAV's. Obama has asked for regulations to be put in place to ensure that drones "aren't dangerous and that they're not violating people's privacy."
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Aviva is Going Green with ePost
By Rob Stevenson on Jan 23, 2015 3:45:24 PM
Aviva Insurance announced today that they will be teaming up with Canada Post to provide electronic document services to insurance customers in Alberta and across Canada. The Bulletin read "we’re excited to announce that your customers will soon have the option to receive their policy documents online through ePost, providing convenience, speed of delivery and security."
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Are Uber Drivers Voiding Their Car Insurance?
By Rob Stevenson on Jan 21, 2015 9:36:00 AM
Cab drivers across the country have been protesting the drive sharing app, Uber. This app turns your phone into a virtual dispatch and payment center, allowing regular citizens to easily offer rides for pay in any city that has enough users to warrant the service.
Topics: Insurance Fraud Car Insurance Car Insurance Edmonton
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Alberta's 10 Most Stolen Vehicles in 2014
By Rob Stevenson on Jan 16, 2015 11:51:28 AM
The top ten stolen vehicles in Alberta for 2014 have have been released by the IBC (Insurance Bureau of Canada). Find out if your car or truck might be at a higher risk for theft below!
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Ford Tops the List of Canada's Most Stolen Vehicles in 2014
By Rob Stevenson on Jan 16, 2015 10:29:00 AM
Every year the Insurance Bureau of Canada provides us with the top ten list of stolen vehicles in Canada. The results are in for 2014 and it looks like Canadian criminals had a special place in their hearts for Ford trucks this year.
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UAV Operation Restrictions in Canada
By Rob Stevenson on Jan 2, 2015 11:12:00 AM
If you're flying an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) or drone in Canada, you are subject to the Canadian Aviation Regulations as set out by Transport Canada. You may need special aviation or drone insurance, a special flight certification or permission to fly in some areas. This is one big set of regulations though, and finding out how to stay within the law could involve some heavy reading.
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SGI Canada Phasing Out Air Miles
By Rob Stevenson on Dec 19, 2014 10:58:55 AM
Since 2003 SGI customers have had the oppourtunity to collect Air Miles on their regular premium payments. In a bulletin released yesterday, SGI Canada announced that they will be phasing out their AIR MILES Reward Miles Program on January 1, 2015.
Topics: SGI Canada Car Insurance home insurance commercial insurance
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How Long Can I Have My Car Out of Province and Keep My Insurance?
By Rob Stevenson on Dec 1, 2014 11:34:17 AM
Extended road trips, working abroad, snow bird vacations, going away to school any of these situations might lead you to have your car out of the province or out of the country for an extended period of time. So what happens to your Alberta insurance coverage when you have your car in Ontario for 2 months over the summer?
Topics: Car Insurance
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How Many Demerit Points?
By Rob Stevenson on Nov 24, 2014 11:37:07 AM
Every time you are convicted of a traffic violation you accumulate a number of demerit points between a minimum of 2 and maximum of 7. These points stay on your license for 2 years and if you accumulate 15 points your license will be suspended. Here's a list of the offenses in Alberta and how many demerit points each will earn you!