Auto insurance rates rise in Ontario for third year in a row
Auto insurance rates rise in Ontario for third year in a row

The Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRA) has released its approved auto insurance rates for the fourth quarter of 2019.

Switching your car insurance: penalty, cancellation fees and rules

Switching your car insurance: penalty, cancellation fees and rules

One of the best ways for people to save on their car insurance premiums is switching to a cheaper provider. You need to be careful though, because cancelling an auto policy often comes with a few surprises.

Dominic Licorish

January 17, 2020

3-minute read

One of the best ways for people to save on their car insurance premiums is switching to a cheaper provider. You need to be careful though, because cancelling an auto policy often comes with a few surprises.

About the author

Dominic Licorish is a freelance writer for LowestRates.ca. When he's not working, he spends his time writing movies and wandering the streets of Toronto with a camera.

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