Province offers Disaster Financial Assistance to wildfire-affected communities
Local governments and First Nations that have been affected by wildfires this season are eligible to request Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA).
Tag: insurance
ICBC offering one-time relief rebate as gas prices soar
Most ICBC customers with a basic auto insurance policy during the month of February will be eligible for the $110 relief rebate.
Oil spill costs woman hundreds of thousands in damage repair
Rochelle Rupert is in a limbo; unable to live in her home as it is, unable to repair it, and unable to tear it down.
Online renewal coming to ICBC, elimination of plate decals
It will soon be easier for British Columbians to renew their insurance through ICBC.
More insurance confusion after flood
Rae turned to her insurance provider for assistance after the flood, only to be told that while she was insured for surface water this did not include overland flooding and that due to her postal code she had never been eligible for overland flood coverage.
LETTER: British Columbians already paying too much
Editor, For the past month, MoveUP has purchased ads in the Merritt Herald announcing...
Safe driver discounts, lending vehicles to young drivers under scrutiny for ICBC
At-fault accident could cost you for 10 years, instead of three. With the Insurance Corporation of...
ICBC overbilling for crash repairs not the problem, dealers say
Collision repair shops reject union claim of inflated costs. The president of B.C.’s Automotive...
PRATCH: Employees distinct from contractors
In the world of employment law there are “independent contractors” and there are “employees,” each...
ICBC frauds include fires, faked crashes
If you’ve ever had a car insurance claim greeted with suspicion by ICBC, there are a few hundred...
How to financially fill the caregiver gap
As the Baby Boomer generation ages, many Canadians are facing the challenges of elder care for...
ICBC seeks 5.2 per cent basic rate hike; cites distracted driving
By Jeff Nagel, Black Press ICBC is asking regulators to approve a 5.2 per cent increase in basic...
Your Summer Haven May Not Be A Tax Haven
Your cottage, or any other vacation property for that matter, can be an important part of your...
Active insurance: must-have for kids
Your kids are active and that’s a good thing – it’s healthy, engaging and fun. But with their...
Protecting your family in event of illness
It’s easy to feel invincible when you’re healthy – and let’s hope you stay healthy for a long,...
Unexpected insurance premium
Dear Editor, Insurance. You’ve gotta have it. When we moved to the area from a condo in Vancouver...
Making the case for mortgage insurance
Owning your own home is a very big deal – because it’s likely the biggest financial decision...
Cascading life insurance: for the kids
As a parent or grandparent, you want to pass your wealth to your children or grandchildren in ways...
