Auto Insurance News

Edmonton Winter Driving: Patience is Key

Tuesday, 30 March 2010 00:00

Edmonton, along with Calgary, has the worst vehicle accident rates in Canada. Some say that this is because there are many lousy local drivers in this city. There are some who are very aggressive on the road, while some ignore road signs and other traffic regulations. The roads in Edmonton, like in other Canadian cities and provinces, pose a greater hazard to drivers during winter.

 

Edmontons Falling Speed Limits Can Raise Your Insurance

Tuesday, 16 March 2010 00:00

Edmonton is considered as one of the regions in Canada that has a very high rate of vehicular accidents. Many contend that there are many lousy drivers in Edmonton, which probably explains the increase in the rates of vehicle accidents in the area. This is probably the reason why the government decreased the speed limits of vehicles from 50 km/h to 30 km/h.

Many probably think that decreasing the speed limit would also decrease insurance rates. However, the opposite is actually true. If there is a decrease in the speed limit, the insurance companies envision an increase in the case of traffic violations. The auto insurance companies are quite sure that the change in the speed limit will cause plenty of traffic tickets to be issued and more accidents may possibly occur. Because of this, the insurance companies are bound to increase the rate of the premiums in order to make sure that they can cover losses.

 

Are Albertas Drivers Getting Better?

Tuesday, 02 March 2010 00:00

Alberta, like any other place in Canada, has plenty of good and bad drivers. Some drivers learn to improve their driving skills, but there are also others who just get worse as time goes by. The types of driver also vary from one Canadian city or province to another. In Edmonton, for instance, many claim that the drivers there are getting worse. There was actually a time when Edmonton topped the list of Canadian cities with the most number of lousy drivers. In Calgary, however, drivers aren't that bad. This is why you cannot really say that all drivers in Alberta are getting better or worse.

 

The Economy and Its Effects on Your Auto Insurance

Tuesday, 23 February 2010 17:32

There are several factors that affect the rates of auto insurance. These factors include the model of car that you have, the type of auto insurance coverage you applied for, and, of course, the economy. Although many people think that the economy has no direct effect on auto insurance, it actually has.