Traffic violations are often seen as minor offences, things everyone does now and then that really are not a big deal. While they may be common and far from the worst violation of the law most people can think of, getting a traffic ticket can have a big effect on...

The world of insurance can be a bit complicated and even overwhelming at times. The variety of policies, mandatory coverage, optional coverage, and exclusions can make it seem impossible to understand. Here are some of the most common insurance mistakes that

PRESS RELEASE: August 23, 2011 - Owning a vehicle can be enjoyable, but it also comes with a cost. On top of the purchase price, gas, maintenance, repairs, and insurance costs can quickly add up. While insurance is mandatory for most people, overpaying for coverage can be avoided. InsuranceHotline.com presents...

Summer is the time when many Canadians take advantage of the warmer weather and perhaps even some vacation time to renovate and upgrade their homes. The Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC ) statistics show that in 2009, over 2.1 million Canadians...

Nothing can put a damper on your vacation like running into mechanical problems with your vehicle as you travel. Unfortunately, mechanical breakdowns can strike without warning, leaving you stranded on the side of the road. Many Canadians are turning to roadside assistance plans...

With September just around the corner and school just about to start, the rituals of preparing our children for being away from home for university or college begin with compiling a checklist of things to do before the school year starts; one item that most of us overlook is insurance. Your main question should be, how will my child be protected while away from home, and what can I do to help?

InsuranceHotline.com educates drivers about the safety and car insurance repercussions of distracted driving. Find 7 tips that will help you avoid increased insurance rates.

Along with the warm weather, summertime also brings an increase in travel plans. From May-24 to Labour Day, weekends begin with cottage-country traffic jams and the majority of Canadians use some, if not all, of their available vacation time to travel when the weather is warm. This tends to coincide with an increase in the incidence of home burglaries. One insurance company recently released statistics stating that their rates of home insurance claims for home theft increased by 13, 20, and 31% during the months of June, July and August respectively from April.

We all know that Canadian residents require car insurance to operate a motor vehicle. The same goes for motorcycles and though it's not required (by law), you can buy insurance for boats and other watercraft to help cover the costs of collisions and other incidents. In fact, if you have financed the purchase of your boat, the finance company may require that you purchase physical damage coverage.