• Live Insurance Forum Today From 12-2pm Published: 22-02-2012 Are you a newcomer in Canada and have questions about insurance? Canadian Immigrant in collaboration with InsuranceHotline.com answers these questions and more on a live forum on Wednesday, 22nd February, 2012 from 12-2pm... Read More

  • Insurance Fraud…it affects us all! Published: 17-02-2012 Overstating your loss in a home burglary; claiming that extra paint job for your car following an accident; reporting an accident that never even happened? Although the first two cases are not as severe as the last... Read More

  • Myth of the Week Video – Total Car Loss Published: 14-02-2012
    Will your insurance company pay off your outstanding car loan in the event of a car accident? The answer is no! You will receive the current market value for your car at the time of your claim. Read More

  • Are you a good driver? Take our quiz and find out! Published: 9-02-2012 What type of driver are you? Simply visit Facebook.com/ihcom, click on the Driving Risk Factor Quiz tab and take our quiz! Don't forget to share your... Read More

  • Myth of the Week: No Police Report Published: 8-02-2012 This week, our myth of the week video covers whether or not you're able to file an insurance claim if there was no police report filed after your car accident... Read More

  • Signs of a bad driver – Astrological Infographic Published: 3-02-2012 Want to know what your astrological sign says about your driving? Check out this infographic and find out if you're a manic, on-the-fence or sane driver! Plus, find out if your marital status means less or more traffic tickets... Read More

  • Myth of the Week: Does home insurance cover ‘acts of God’? Published: 31-01-2012 The term ‘acts of God’ is not typically used in standard home insurance policies – and as such, they’re probably not covered. However, there are some weather-related instances, such as tornadoes and hail storms that may be covered on your home insurance policy; while flood and earthquake damage may not be covered... Read More

  • Are you at fault in a car accident caused by winter weather? Published: 27-01-2012 It’s a common misconception that it is not the driver’s fault if a car accident occurs in bad winter weather conditions. Regardless of ice, snow or other winter weather, the driver may still be considered at fault in the eyes of the insurance company... Read More

  • We’ve just launched our insurance myth of the week videos Published: 23-01-2012 There are many misconceptions about insurance and to dispel these myths, we’ve launched a myth of the week program. Each week, a new video will be released on InsuranceMyths.ca that covers many insurance topics – covering many types of insurance including... Read More

  • Driving in the winter can be costly: Things to avoid Published: 19-01-2012 Winter driving can cause damage to your car – with all the snow, slush and salt damage as well as driving conditions that can increase the odds of getting into a car accident. You need to be extra careful while driving this winter season... Read More

  • Here comes the snow… Published: 13-01-2012 Toronto’s been lucky with the first major snowfall hitting in mid-January. We’ve had the pleasure of driving in winter months with spring road conditions, but that means most of may need a few reminders on how to drive in snowy weather... Read More

  • When do I shop around for insurance? Published: 5-01-2012 We all like to save money wherever possible – especially on insurance rates! Shopping around for insurance is one of the best ways to ensure that you’re paying the best rate based on your circumstances. You’re able to compare the rate offered by... Read More

  • Happy Holidays from all of us at InsuranceHotline.com! Published: 23-12-2011 Ti’s the season to spend well-deserved time with your loved ones...family and friend gatherings, drinking egg nog! The holidays can also be a stressful time for many. Whether you’re driving to get groceries for your holiday celebration... Read More

  • Ten bad driving habits that you should avoid Published: 21-12-2011 Most of us have at least one bad driving habit while driving a car. It’s important as the winter weather is near that we pay attention to these bad habits and be more alert while driving! These bad driving habits are not only dangerous but they can cost us a lot of money... Read More

  • Are Collision & Comprehensive Coverage Necessary? Published: 13-12-2011 Auto insurance is an unavoidable cost of owning a vehicle. In order to drive a vehicle, you must, by law, have insurance. However, there are ways that you can save on your insurance premiums. The easiest is to shop around for insurance to compare the rates across different insurance companies and receive the lowest available rate based... Read More

  • Deciding between buying vs. leasing a new car? Published: 9-12-2011 Row of CarsIf you’re purchasing a new or used car, there is a 95% chance that you’ll be financing the car. There are many options available to you – from auto manufacturer and bank loans to personal lines of credit. Alternatively, there are leasing options available that offer cheaper monthly payments than regular loans... Read More

  • Does commuting to Toronto affect your car insurance rate? Published: 6-12-2011 Commuting to TorontoMany of us who work in Toronto drive to the city daily. A question that often arises – will my insurance rate increase if I drive to work? We’ve put together an infographic that shows how much mileage Toronto commuters accumulate each year and how the length of your commute to work... Read More

  • Holiday Gift Guide Published: 1-12-2011 Holiday Gift Guide - World of WheelsBuying a gift for someone can be hard work – especially for the guy who has everything! Our partners at World of Wheels Magazine have come up with a holiday gift guide…check these out... Read More

  • Holiday shopping should be joyous, not an occasion for claims! Published: 29-11-2011 Car TheftWhether you’re taking advantage of the pre-holiday sales or making a dash to shop for friends and family, it’s important to remember just how protected you are from theft. With parking lots bustling with activity, it’s hard to imagine that thieves will be at work; however, according to... Read More

  • Preparation Tips for Black Friday Published: 24-11-2011 Highway TrafficIt’s that time of year again for retail madness – Black Friday is tomorrow, November 25th. An American tradition the day after Thanksgiving Day, Black Friday marks the beginning of the holiday shopping season. Retailers across the USA are open much earlier than regular business hours and... Read More

  • Ti’s the Season for Holiday Parties…and not Drinking and Driving! Published: 21-11-2011 Holiday DrinkingIt’s almost time to start celebrating the holidays! Many of us either host or attend a holiday party or two. Whether you’re attending a work event or a family party – eating great food and drinking alcoholic beverages, it’s important to remember to have a plan prior to arriving. Assign a designated... Read More

  • Controlling Your Car in Winter Weather Published: 16-11-2011 winter driving habitsWith winter weather fast approaching, we’d like to provide you with some important tips to stay safe in slippery conditions. Driving during heavy snowfalls and slippery ice conditions can be very dangerous and being aware of these dangers is the best way that you can get to… Read More

  • Avoid mobile device usage while driving Published: 14-11-2011 Driving with cell phoneA family member is calling you, a friend is texting about dinner plans or a calendar reminder is set on your phone…these are just a few examples of how connected we are through technological devices – which means the distractions are endless. Despite the large amount of publicity... Read More

  • Winter Emergency Kit Published: 11-11-2011 Winter Car EmergencyAs we’re heading into mid-November, winter is fast approaching. Whether you’re driving to a ski resort or just going to work, it’s important to be well-prepared for unexpected situations on the road – and keep a winter emergency kit in the trunk of your car. Read More

  • Preparing Your Car for This Coming Winter Published: 10-11-2011 Winter Driving PreparationAccording to Environment Canada’s meteorologists, this winter season will produce more snow and colder conditions than what we’ve normally experienced in Southern Ontario over the past couple of years. The rest of Ontario will also experience more wintery conditions this year but not as drastic as the predictions for the... Read More

  • Are all-season tires good enough for the winter driving season? Published: 8-11-2011 Winter DrivingWhat an excellent subject for us to review just prior to our Canadian winter. There are really no short and simple answers; however, Quebec made the answer undisputable in 2009 when they passed a law that all passenger vehicles and light duty trucks must have legitimate and labelled Winter Tires affixed to the wheels by December 15th... Read More

  • The extra hour of sleep should make you more alert while driving! Published: 4-11-2011 It’s time to ‘fall back’ with daylight savings time this Sunday, November 6th at 2am. Don’t forget to turn your clocks back one hour and enjoy an extra hour of sleep before getting on the road. Many drivers get behind the wheel and start driving while they’re drowsy; which can create a very dangerous situation for you, the driver and any... Read More

  • Welcome to the official InsuranceHotline.com blog! Published: 3-11-2011 Insurance Hotline WelcomeWe’re pleased to announce the launch of our blog…stay connected and up-to-date on relevant topics relating to the insurance world and their impact on our daily lives. Our goal is to provide you with valuable and useful information including driving and safety tips, seasonal precautions, the truth behind insurance myths, updates affecting... Read More