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What Goes Into a Car Insurance Premium?

By Jake McCoy on Jun 2, 2023 10:30:00 AM

Whenever you're getting any kind of insurance, the agent or broker will ask you a plethora of questions. Once the agent or broker has gotten the answers they need, they will come back to you with the different coverage options available and the price that those coverage options will cost you. You may have wondered, what truly goes into a car insurance premium?

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Alberta Auto Insurance Grid Rates Explained

By Jake McCoy on May 3, 2023 2:15:00 PM

If you’ve ever gotten a quote on auto insurance in Alberta, you may have heard the agent or the broker talk about insurance grid rates. If you’re not an insurance professional, the term “grid rate” probably doesn’t mean that much to you. Today we want to provide a short guide to understanding what “grid rates” are, what they do, and what it means for you.

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Comprehensive Car Insurance: Protecting Your Vehicle and Your Wallet

By Jake McCoy on May 2, 2023 2:25:44 PM

When it comes to protecting your car, comprehensive car insurance is an essential coverage to consider. It provides coverage for your vehicle in case of theft, fire, vandalism, or other types of damage that are not caused by a collision with another car.

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Driving Convictions in Alberta: How They Impact Your Insurance

By Jake McCoy on Apr 27, 2023 1:52:41 PM

Driving convictions can have a significant impact on your auto insurance premium and driving record. It is important to understand what constitutes a driving conviction and the different infractions on the road. In this article, we will explore the various types of driving convictions in Alberta, from minor to major infractions, criminal code convictions, and what they ultimately could end up costing you on your insurance. 

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Important Changes to Edmonton Collision Reporting

By Jake McCoy on Oct 12, 2022 1:30:45 PM

As of Thursday September 29, 2022, Edmonton Police Services will no longer process minor collision reports. Instead, they are asking that if you are in a vehicle collision that you report to a Collision Reporting Centre. There will be two physical locations for CRC's.

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Should Slow Moving Vehicles Always Stay in the Right Lane?

By Rob Stevenson on Mar 29, 2016 11:42:00 AM

It can certainly be frustrating when you get pinned in behind slower moving vehicles driving shoulder to shoulder down the QE2. The fact is that sometimes life in the fast lane isn't all that fast on Alberta roads, but what do the Alberta Traffic Laws say about this. We took a closer look at the Alberta Traffic Safety Act to uncover some Rules of the Road when it comes to slow moving vehicles. 

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Distracted Driving: Is it Illegal to Send a Text While Waiting in a Drive-Through Line

By Rob Stevenson on Dec 4, 2015 3:00:00 PM

Recently a man received a ticket for distracted driving for answering a text message while waiting in line at a Beaumont area Tim Horton's drive through. While there is some speculation that he may have been texting on the way to Tim Horton's as well, it seemed like a good time to take another look at Alberta's distracted Driving Legislation. 

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Is it Illegal to Send a Text While Waiting in a Drive-Through Line?

By Rob Stevenson on Apr 8, 2014 2:06:00 PM

Recently a man received a ticket for distracted driving for answering a text message while waiting in line at a Beaumont area Tim Horton's drive through. He's On September 1, 2011 Alberta became the first province in Canada to write a law that addresses distracted driving and cell phone use. It is also Canada's most comprehensive distracted driving law, which has led to a bit of confusion over what activities would be considered breaking the law and what would be perfectly legal. Read below to dispel some of these myths.

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October 2013 - Armour inSights Newsletter

By Rob Stevenson on Oct 5, 2013 1:23:00 PM

october insights

cineplex-logoWe want to send you to the movies!!
If you’re happy with our service please tell your friends and family. Every time someone you refer chooses Armour for their insurance needs we’lll send you and a friend to the movies.  Click here for details.

September's Fuel Up For Free Contest Winner!!!

Congratulations to Laura Richardson of Calgary. She has just won a $100 gas card in Armour's Fuel up for Free Contest! Post a "Congrats" to her on our facebook announcement!

Tricks to Lower Your Cholesterol

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Armour Insights - June 2013

By Rob Stevenson on Jun 3, 2013 9:59:00 AM

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Welcome to the June 2013 edition of Armour inSights.

May's Fuel Up For Free Contest Winner!!!
Congratulations to Aimee Fox of Leduc, Alberta. She has just won a $100 gas card in Armour's Fuel up for Free Contest! Post a "Congrats" to her on our facebook announcement for good luck in the next draw! Make sure your name is entered in the contest here.

NurseAssure Launch
We are pleased to announce the launch of NurseAssure! The first group insurance program that is open to any active or retired nurse (and their families) in Alberta. Our goal with NurseAssure is to offer better rates and better service than any other nurse group program on the market. Give it a try and let us know what you think

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Not a nurse? Share this new program with your friends!

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