Industry

Saskatchewan spotlights steep distracted-driving fines

Five hundred and eighty dollars. And … four demerit points. That’s how much a first offence for using a cell phone while behind the wheel will cost a Saskatchewan driver, Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) said as part of an October campaign to curb distracted driving across the province. The same fine is issued to first […]

By Phil | December 3, 2021

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Why some insurance professionals are looking forward to back-to-the-office

Anna McCrindell, vice president of commercial insurance with Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company, likes the energy she gets from heading back into the office. McCrindell said during an Insurance Institute of Ontario webinar Nov. 23 that in her current role, she’s been working from home the entire time, compared to working in an office throughout the […]

By Jason Contant | December 3, 2021

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Drought, wildfires, COVID-19 drive up Saskatchewan deficit to record $2.7B

REGINA – Saskatchewan’s latest financial report says drought, wildfires and the COVID-19 pandemic have heavily contributed to what is projected to be a record deficit. The mid-year report released Monday shows a deficit of $2.7 billion, an increase of $97 million from what was forecast in the 2021-22 budget released in April. The update says […]

By Jason Contant | December 2, 2021

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The Best Way to Protect Your Clients If Their Classic Car is Completely Totaled

It’s every classic car owner’s nightmare: A collision on the road. A fire or a flood. An accident at home or at the storage garage. The end result of all of these could be a completely totaled, undriveable yet irreplaceable vehicle. Even though most car lovers take amazing care of their collectible rides, sadly, things […]

December 2, 2021

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