5 years ago Economical Insurance announced plans to pursue demutualization and with the federal government's release of new draft regulations last Saturday it looks like that journey may be coming close to an end.

The 2015 World Insurance Report was released last week and customers are looking for better service. In a survey of 15,500 insurance customers from across the globe it was announced that less than 30% of customers are happy with the customer experience. Not surprisingly, 50% of customers rate digital and social media as an important way to communicate with their insurance broker or agent.

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.

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."

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." 

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. 

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!

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.

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. 

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.