Lorne Marr

Protecting Collections and Memorabilia

Even though often very costly, collectibles rarely get covered against all potential dangers lurking at them. A limited-edition coin collection, a set of canvases with paintings, signed memorabilia of one’s beloved band, or hand-made fairy dolls are but a... Read >

Fringe Types of Life Insurance

Today, I will take a peek at several types of insurance accessible to us that are seldom discussed. I hope this short list will provide an overview of what is available out there. Mortgage Life Insurance Commencing with what is a horrible product: M... Read >

Quake Insurance Protection - Be Ready for the Next Shake

In the wake of the earthquake near the Japanese islands and the devastation it caused within the country, we examined the exposure of Canadians to earthquakes and the insurance products able to protect and help us.  The developments in Japan make us feel ... Read >

The Business Insurance Option of RBC Insurance: A Closer Look

Insurance policies often aren’t far from a puzzle. As soon as you choose the core policy, there is usually an entire array of alternatives, riders and tweaks that may carry potential benefits to you. These exist so that you may bump up your policy and h... Read >

Insurers for Climate Research

You may be surprised to find out that insurance companies are interested in global warming research.  If you are wondering as well, you should ask RSA Insurance Group, a UK based insurance company operating globally. RSA's business in Canada is more dedi... Read >

E.U. National Finances about to Lose “National”

In September, the European Commission (EC) came to a decision which prompted that the Council of Ministers of finance of the E.U. backed up the establishment of several pan-European financial regulators meant to regulate systemic risks, the banking house... Read >

Stress Examination of Europe’s Bankers: The Wake-Up Call

Earlier this year, the banking corporations within the EU were instructed to be tested to determine how well their capital portfolio was structured and to what extent they were supported by financial instruments based in riskier states (i.e. Greece, Spain... Read >

How More Sleep Might Make Your Little Ones Healthier

Life insurance brokers regularly accentuate that lifestyle is an important circumstance in calculating your life insurance bill. A recent survey shows that if you manage to improve your chidren’s rhythm of the day throughout their earliest few years, it... Read >

Disability and Critical Illness Insurance: Which One Will Suit Me Better?

Income-replacement insurance, as disability insurance is often called, provides the insured with a regular monthly payment in case he/she ever should become disabled and unable to operate in a normal occupation in a manner defined in the policy. These ar... Read >

Avoid the Seven Common Pitfalls when Purchasing Life Insurance

1. Be aware of dishonourable insurance brokers who may advise you to change your policies even if they don't need replacing, just to get money out of you. There are arguments to advocate replacing your existing policies especially as the cost of term poli... Read >

Critical Illness Insurance Eases Financial Burdens of Breast Cancer

Monetary pressures when you or a loved one is suffering from breast cancer is a burden you don't want to cope with. The Canadian Breast Cancer Network has finished a survey which was published in the Vancouver Sun, showing breast cancer is not only a h... Read >

How Does Your Driving Affect Life Insurance?

Did you know that having a driving license can raise the premiums on your life insurance policy and could even affect the chances of you being accepted for certain plans? This is because insurance firms know that motor vehicle accidents are the main ca... Read >

Earthquake Hits Canada

Did you feel the earthquake that occurred south eastern Ontario and some of Quebec on June 23, 2010 at 1:41 pm EST? Luckily, the magnitude was only 5.0 according to the US Geological Survey, and no hefty damage was reported. The earthquake started in ... Read >

An alternative to mortgage insurance

Mortgage Life Insurance in Canada is often confusing. These types of purchases are often taken out when a lender approves a mortgage and the person applying for the mortgage just accepts it as part of the transaction. Mortgage Insurance through a lending ... Read >