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Canadians love to talk about the weather AND worry about the coming winter. While winter officially starts on December 21, 2016, the Farmers’ Almanac predictions point to some snow and cold conditions in mid-November in the Northeast, Great Lakes, and Midwest. However, the good news is that the frigidly cold temperatures really won’t take hold until much later in the season.

While new cars do tend to carry higher car insurance rates because of their value, that doesn’t mean you can’t find great ways to save. Make your purchase a little easier on your budget with some smart car insurance tips.

Are you in the market for a new car? This list of the top selling cars for 2016 will allow you to make an informed choice on the least expensive new cars to insure. We could save you up to 25%* on your new car insurance with Acumen Insurance.

The holiday season is a special time of year to spend lots of time with loved ones. It is also a time that can give rise to many safety hazards as we participate in...

Using the family car to drive for Uber carries the potential for serious consequences in terms of inadequate insurance protection. Until the legal issues surrounding Uber’s business model are resolved, it doesn’t appear likely the industry will come up with a solution.

We know talking and texting is dangerous while driving. Every Canadian province has some form of ban for using hand-held electronic devices while driving. Although these laws are common knowledge, most people don’t take them seriously. Perhaps they feel they won’t get caught or it isn’t really that serious a law. Whatever their reasoning, education is required. Use of hand-held devices while driving is illegal in Ontario (in fact it comes with a hefty fine).

When it comes to getting insurance, many of us don’t know that some of the things we are doing (or not doing) could have an impact on our car insurance or home insurance coverage and on what we pay for that coverage.

With the Pan Am Games only days away and the Parapan Am Games shortly after, the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) will see an influx of athletes, coaches and fans. If you are considering renting your home to game attendees, Acumen Insurance and Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) recommends making sure you are properly insured.

When a teenager in your home reaches the big milestone of obtaining a driver’s licence, there can be a great deal of excitement and apprehension. Along with the responsibility a young driver takes on when behind the wheel of a car, there is also the financial responsibility of having a teen driver to be considered. When your teen obtains their licence, it’s time to have them added to your car insurance policy.