No one wants higher insurance rates, which is why making a deal with another driver to not report an accident to your insurance company seems so appealing — but that doesn't mean it's a good move.

It's a situation no one wants to live through: you come home from work and the front door is ajar. Inside, you discover your personal items missing, a big mess and it dawns on you — you've been robbed. This is exactly what InsuranceHotline.com account manager Samuel David experienced this past June. In this article, he'll answer the most common questions you'll face if you find yourself in this situation.

Keeping your insurance rate low starts with keeping a clean driving record, which is free of tickets and accidents, and one of the best ways to do that is to practice safe driving habits. With summer finally here, it's especially important to stay smart and aware while on the road. School's out, kids are taking to the streets to play, and it's your duty as a driver to follow good driving practices.

The Financial Services Commission of Ontario (FSCO) is has clarified the use of an endorsement which can be added to your insurance policy.

The wording of your automobile policy in Ontario is standardized.Download the standard Ontario auto insurance policy here.

PoliceIf you are driving with an expired licence, and the police pull you over, they will fine you $325.Now, do you get to drive away? Maybe, maybe not.The police are required to "prevent the continuation of the offence" so they make ask you to call someone that can drive you...

All home insurance policies generally cover two main areas, Property and Liability. Property insurance includes your house and any detached structure located on your premises such as a shed or garage. Your family's personal items are covered whether damaged in your home, car, or temporarily away from your residence.

Which convictions are minor, which are major, and which are criminal?

7,896 tickets issued in Toronto, as reported last week by the police on their crackdown for driver's producing licensing, ownership and insurance documents.