Insuring your home to value is the biggest challenge faced by homeowners and their insurance brokers.  Often the problem is that the homeowner doesn’t know enough about the home to allow the broker to accurately calculate the replacement value.
A new tool developed by the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) aims to assist homeowners.  The Home [...]

Reposted from a recent ICBC news release.  #6 is my favorite….
Top 10 excuses for using a cellphone while driving
It’s been five months since B.C. implemented the ban on using a hand-held cellphone while driving and police have issued more than 8,000 tickets. But despite the danger and the fines, people are still choosing [...]

ICBC names top five frauds for 2008 — February 16
More than 2,800 cases investigated to protect customers from fraudsters
A staged accident ring, a bribe and a fraudulently reported stolen motorcycle are among ICBC’s 2008 list of Top Five Frauds, highlighting individuals and groups who were caught trying to defraud the public insurer and its customers [...]

Another earthquake recorded, this time in Langley. See CKNW’s article HERE

More proof that we are due for the “Big One?” From CKNW…
1/30/2009
An earthquake has rattled northwestern Washington State and Vancouver Island.
The quake, with a magnitude of 4.5 was strong enough to be felt by people about 120 kilometres away in Victoria.
It was centred 31 kilometres northwest of Seattle There have been no reports [...]

A quick note to wish all of our clients, underwriters, industry partners and staff and very Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year. Please celebrate responsibly and don’t drink and drive.

Many have been asking how the current economic situation will affect their insurance coverage and rates. Unfortunately the news we are hearing from various underwriters is not good.
• Claims frequency continues to increase in most lines of business
• Weather related losses continue to plague the west through small to medium size storm events that are [...]

The rain has started falling; the wind is picking up. There is no denying that autumn is here and winter is coming quick.
With the rain and wind comes work to prepare your home for winter. Ensure your gutters and downspouts are clear - especially as the leaves begin to fall. Same goes for any [...]

ICBC yesterday unveiled a new tool to help protect used car buyers. All vehicles in North America are assigned a status to describe the general state of the vehicle and whether it qualifies to be on the road. Using a vehicles VIN number and model year, you can now look up the vehicles status. A [...]

New car seat regulations come into effect July 1st. The new regulations will require
that child passengers are appropriately secured according to their age and development. The new regulations are:
* Infants must be in a rear-facing infant seat away from an active frontal airbag until at least 12 months AND 9 kg (20 lbs).
* [...]