A recent survey finds that 80 percent of drivers in Canada admit to driving distracted. A disproportionate number of them are under the age of 20. Even the CDC has weighed in, noting that across the world teenagers drive distracted more than any other age category....
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How Cyclists Can Reduce Their Liability Risk on BC Roads
Spring is in the air which brings more cyclists to BC roads. However, some may be averse to using pedal power as their primary commuter in light of recent news. Last week, headlines circulated throughout the province about a cyclist who was struck by a sports car and...
How to Keep Auto-Infotainment from Becoming a Safety Hazard
There are exciting features being added to new automobiles with each passing year. Dashboard displays now resemble home entertainment systems, expanding beyond radio and internal climate controls. Auto-infotainment installations of today allow the same conveniences of...
Safe Driving in Parking Lots
A lot of focus is placed on safe driving on the roads and highways of British Columbia, but did you know that a large number of accidents occur in parking lots? ICBC reports that in a recent year approximately 150,000 motor vehicle accidents (MVAs) occurred in parking...
Lessons Learned: What 2020 Taught BC Residents About Insurance
Well that's a wrap! Yes indeed, we can all celebrate that 2020 has come to an end. That said, there were a number of lessons learned over the past year, ones that made us all more resilient and wiser so that we're better prepared for anything that 2021 (and beyond)...
COVID-19 Travel Insurance Now Available to BC Residents
It is very important that BC residents continue to heed provincial and federal government recommendations to avoid non-essential international travel due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, every week hundreds of BC residents fly from YVR to international destinations....
Safety Tips for Driving Behind Trucks
Have you noticed more trucks on the road lately? That's because the supply chain across western Canada is returning to normal. Factor in the arrival of the holiday shopping season and you'll find yourself staring at the backside of even more step-trucks and big rigs...
Cathy Su Nominated for the Young Achiever of the Year Award from Insurance Business Magazine
We are so proud to announce that our Assistant Vice President of Commercial Lines, Cathy Su, has been nominated by Insurance Business Magazine for the 2020 The Pal Insurance Brokers Award for Young Achiever of The Year. Congratulations Cathy! "This award of excellence...
Park Insurance Nominated for the CNA Canada Award for Excellence in Philanthropy & Community Service
Park Insurance is proud, honored, and delighted to announce that we have been nominated by Insurance Business Magazine for the 2020 CNA Canada Award for Excellence in Philanthropy & Community Service. The Insurance Business Canada Magazine Awards are entering...