If I have roommates, do I need my own insurance?
October 3, 2021In a word… Yes. While some insurance providers will let you add yourself to a roommate’s tenants insurance policy, allowing…
Life after COVID-19: What will it mean for my insurance?
May 25, 2021It came upon us quickly, and lingered on long enough to change our lives indefinitely. Now a new (old?) normal is on the horizon,…
What type of vehicle is cheapest to insure?
May 6, 2021There are lots of myths out there about what kind of car or truck will cost you more or less to insure. Most Ontarians would…
Toronto’s most expensive neighbourhoods for auto insurance
April 18, 2021Within the current boundaries of the City of Toronto, there are 102 postal code groups (first 3 letters) that identify an…
Pros & cons: Insurance brokers, agents, direct writers & comparison sites
April 13, 2021There are four different ways to shop for home, car or other personal insurance in Ontario. You can shop directly with an…
Why young men pay more for car insurance, and what they can do about it
April 11, 2021For as long as there has been car insurance, men have paid higher premiums than women. This is not unfair discrimination.…
Young driver in the house? How much for insurance?
April 7, 2021For parents who have new and learning drivers in the house or maybe even getting their own car to go off to school, it’s good…
How much to insure Canada’s cheapest cars of 2020?
April 6, 2021See the latest version of this post: How much to insure Canada’s cheapest vehicles in 2023? If you are considering buying…
No tickets, no at-faults – 10 reasons your rates can go up anyway
March 27, 2021Everybody understands that when they have an at-fault accident or a speeding ticket, their auto insurance premiums are…
Usage-based insurance can now surcharge you
March 24, 2021When usage-based insurance (UBI or telematics) first came to Ontario in 2013, the law allowed insurers to give discounts…