Ford has broken his promise to fix rocketing auto insurance premiums
“Since the premier campaigned on lowering auto insurance rates, can he tell us why his auto insurance rates keep going up, just like they did under the Liberals before him?,” asked Rakocevic during question period at the Ontario legislature on Tuesday.
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Aviva Canada: Public support for the fight against insurance fraud has “overwhelmingly” increased
More Canadians are supportive of efforts to combat rampant insurance fraud than before, and many have also seen the connection between fraud and increased premiums, a new survey found.
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One way ICBC will reduce legal costs
The government of British Columbia has introduced legislative amendments in an effort to reduce costs and speed up motor vehicle claims in the current auto insurance system.
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‘I cannot go back to work’: Legal fees eat up nearly 70% of B.C. woman’s ICBC settlement
It’s being described as the perfect example of a broken insurance system. A B.C. woman received just $70,000 out of a $243,495 settlement from ICBC.
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The Ontario Caregiver Helpline
The Ontario Caregiver Helpline provides caregivers with a one-stop resource for information and support. Whether you are looking for respite care in your area, a support group, information about financial supports available to caregivers, as well as help navigating the health and social service systems, the helpline is here to connect you to the resources you need.
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Financial Assistance webinar
Special guests Melissa Vigar and Laura Bellon from the Brain Injury Society of Toronto will be joining Ken to discuss various financial assistance programs, along with their application processes and best practices for best results. If you would like your family’s situation addressed or have a particular question, we may be able to answer it at the webinar.
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‘No end in sight’: The lifetime commitment of caring for a loved one with a brain injury
An avid athlete, Jodi was on her way to soccer practice in south Ottawa when the vehicle she was riding in was T-boned by an SUV. The SUV slammed into the passenger door, right where Jodi was sitting, with enough force to push it in by more than half a metre.
