California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed Bill 1871 into law last week – and some drivers are ecstatic! The bill allows state vehicle owners to rent out their cars to strangers without violating the conditions of their vehicle insurance policies. (Like Ontario, California vehicle standard policies preclude the renting of private passenger vehicles.) And effective September  more...

Over many decades, the insurance industry has worked with vehicle manufacturers to enhance the safety of vehicle occupants. This 2 minute video demonstrates very graphically the significant strides forward over the last 50 y more...

Your computer poses your greatest vulnerability to identity theft. Like so many powerful tools, the internet has significant capacity to be helpful, and to expose you to harm. Here are 6 common blunders to avoid as you manage the risk of consumer fraud and identity theft on the web: Assuming you’re protected when you’re not  more...

“Summer is a time when a lot of people go on vacation, and criminals know that, too,” says Const. Isabelle Cotton of the Toronto Police Service. “They are looking for those houses where there are no lights and the drapes are down. Make sure your place looks like someone is living inside.” In most cases,  more...

Early estimates peg the damage at $15 million.  Astonishingly, only minor injuries were reported; 50 families were forced from their homes. But the recent tornado damage to Midland has Ontarians wondering if changing weather patterns will result in more wind damage in this province, this summer. Ontario statistically sees about 15 confirmed tornados touch down  more...

Workplace Health and Safety???  This elegantly produced video essentially shows the decommissioning of ocean liners into scrap at a facility in Pakistan.  These men are technically savvy and know their trade – but it is obvious from a North American viewpoint that they have very different standards of worker safety.  Note the frequent lack of  more...