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10/09/2021

CRE Insurance Services wishes everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving long weekend!

04/30/2021

Ontario tow truck operators will be prohibited from stopping within 200 metres of motor vehicle accidents unless they are specifically asked to do so by people involved in the collision.

This is what will happen if Bill 282, the Moving Ontarians More Safely Act, is passed into law.

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Ontario tow truck operators will be prohibited from stopping within 200 metres of motor vehicle accidents unless they are specifically asked to do so by people involved in the collision. This is what will happen if Bill 282, the Moving…

03/23/2021

The pandemic has been hard for all of us the last year. Insurance companies realize this and have offered relief options to their clients to help. Check out the article below to see if your current carrier is listed and what they are offering to their clients to cope with the effects of COVID-19.

Editor’s notes: This story has been updated to include additional information from Allstate, Aviva, CAA, Desjardins and Intact. Insurance Bureau of Canada announced in 2020 that its members are offering reductions in auto insurance premiums for consumers whose driving habits…

02/09/2021

Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) is applauding the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) on its new towing services guidelines aimed at providing clear direction to tow operators.

“These guidelines are another tool to help protect drivers and ensure that at the scene of a collision, the custody of the vehicle always rests with the insurer and vehicle owner,” Kim Donaldson, vice president of IBC’s Ontario region, said Friday in a press release.

Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) is applauding the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) on its new towing services guidelines aimed at providing clear direction to tow operators. “These guidelines are another tool to help protect drivers and ensure that at the…

01/14/2021

If Amazon or Facebook offered insurance at a competitive rate, would you opt in to purchasing it from them?

That could soon be a real possibility.

If the federal government goes forward with giving fintechs increased access to consumer financial transaction data, this could encourage large tech players like Amazon and Facebook to get into the insurance business, a Canadian P&C expert suggests. “Nobody ever thought…

01/05/2021

Saving money on insurance isn’t as big of a task as you might think. At first, it can feel overwhelming to navigate your insurance bill, looking for ways to reduce your premiums (and future costs too!). But the truth is, by making simple changes to your insurance policies and as well as handling a few tasks on your own end, you can reduce the amount you pay for insurance coverage.

Check out the link below for some tips you can do to lower your insurance premiums.

If your home and auto insurance premiums seem pricey, there are things you can do to bring them down. These tips will help you save money on insurance.

01/01/2021

2020 is finally over!

CRE Insurance wishes everyone a Happy and Safe 2021

12/13/2020

Personal injury lawyer Nainesh Kotak, based in Mississauga, Ont., appeared on CTV’s Your Morning Friday and warned about the legal consequences for Canadians who flout public health restrictions by hosting Christmas parties this year.

“You can be sued if somebody comes to your home and catches COVID, and it can be established that…it came from your home, one of your guests, or from yourself".

Are your clients tempted to defy The Grinch who stole Christmas and have large holiday gatherings during the pandemic regardless of what public health orders might say? You might want to tell them about pandemic exclusions in their home insurance…

11/24/2020

While the kid in us may love the snow, driving in it can be unsettling, especially if you're a daily commuter. With the winter season increasing the number of accidents and need for roadside assistance, make sure you have these 10 important things in your car this winter, just in case of an unexpected driving emergency.

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Here's everything you should consider keeping in your car this winter. See if you can find a bit of extra space in your trunk to fill with peace of mind.

11/10/2020

A second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic is gripping parts of Canada and it will likely be well into next year until we come out of it, an expert predicts.

A second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic is gripping parts of Canada and it will likely be well into next year until we come out of it, an expert predicts. And the longer things drag on, the worse it bodes…

10/31/2020

Practicing social distancing and wearing a mask aren’t the only things you need to do to stay safe this Halloween.

If you are handing out candy, it is also a good idea to make sure you have a clear path to your door, as well as having good lighting around your house to ensure there are no slips or falls.

10/12/2020

CRE Insurance wishes you a safe and Happy Thanksgiving!
This year may be different for a lot of us due to the pandemic, but we hope you get a chance to see family & friends.