Consumer Awareness News Segments

These news segments provide tips and information for consumers about FSCO's services and the sectors it regulates.

Ontario mortgage brokers and agents must now be licensed (August 2008)

• You are protected with new mortgage broker legislation
• Ontario mortgage brokers and agents must now be licensed
• How to resolve an issue with your mortgage broker or agent

Changes to the Mortgage Broker Law Video (July 2008)

Title Insurance and FSCO’s New Monitoring and Enforcement Online Web Page (May 2008)

• What you need to know about title insurance
• Real Estate Quick Tip: Be aware of title insurance exclusions
• Reliable Resources: Regulator delivers financial services transparency online

Critical Illness and Disability Insurance (March 2008)

• Disability can rob your ability to earn a living
• Employee Benefits: Answers on group disability insurance
• Tips on critical illness insurance 

What to Do After an Automobile Accident (January 2008)

• Auto Insurance Tips: Reporting the accident to your insurance company
• Take these steps after an auto accident
• Insurance Matters: How to make a claim if injured in an auto accident

Locked-in Accounts and Home Insurance Appraisals (November 2007)

• Consumer Advice: How to resolve a concern or question about a pension plan
• Frequently Asked Questions: When and how can I unlock my LIF, LIRA or LRIF account?
• Make sure you get the best value on your home insurance claim
• Important changes to the rules for Ontario locked-in accounts
• You may be able to unlock your LIF, LIRA or LRIF account in a financial emergency

Home & Auto Insurance Tips (August 2007)

• Homeowners Insurance: Beware of exclusions
• Insurance tips for vacationers, cottagers and snowbirds
• Reduce the cost of homeowners insurance
• Insurance Matters: Take inventory of your home for protection
• Older homes may need upgrades for insurance
• Don't get scammed buying auto insurance

Travel Medical Insurance (May 2007)

• Your checklist for buying travel medical insurance
• Take correct steps in a medical emergency
• Be sure you are insured when renting an automobile

Fault Determination Rules - Auto Accidents (April 2007)

• How fault in an auto accident is determined
• Options if you disagree with auto accident findings
• Fault still matters in no-fault auto insurance

Don't Get Scammed Buying Auto Insurance Video (February 2007)

You May Be Able to Unlock Your LIF, LIRA or LRIF Account in a Financial Emergency (July 2006)

• Beware of schemes before you access your LIF, LIRA or LRIF account
• How to resolve a concern or question about a pension plan
• When and how can I unlock my LIF, LIRA or LRIF account?
• Did you know...There’s a provincial agency to regulate pensions?
• Important points to consider if you’re thinking of unlocking your LIF, LIRA or LRIF account
  due to financial hardship

Consumers Are Paying Less for Auto Insurance
(December 2005)

• Insurance Matters: What are Auto Insurance Underwriting Rules?
• Did You Know...?: High-Risk Drivers Can Get Insurance Too
• Auto Insurance Quick Tip: There is Such a Thing as Accident Forgiveness

FSCO's New Website: Now It's Easier to Get the Facts (October 2005)

• How to find insurance and other financial information the easy way
• Count the ways to reduce your home insurance premiums
• Insurance Matters
• Your locked-in retirement pension could relieve financial hardship
• Auto insurance 101: Do you know your auto insurance basics?

Automobile Insurance (September 2005)

• Consumers now pay less and are better-protected when they buy auto insurance
• New information tools provide everything consumers need to know about auto insurance

Insurance for Your Snowmobile, Motorcycle, Off-Road Vehicle or All-Terrain Vehicle (October 2004)

• How to find insurance for your snowmobile, motorcycle, off-road vehicle or all-terrain vehicle
• Put safety first when you ride a snowmobile

Automobile Insurance (August 2004)

• How we all pay for auto insurance fraud
• Participating in a staged auto accident is no way to make "easy money"
• It pays to be honest about auto insurance

Automobile Insurance (June 2004)

• You can help prevent auto insurance scams
• How insurance companies determine who's at fault in car accidents

Automobile Insurance (May 2004)

• How to make a car insurance claim
• What to do if you're in a car accident
• Remember these car accident tips

Automobile Insurance (April 2004)

• Tips for saving on car insurance
• Tailor your car insurance coverage to suit your needs
• Know your car insurance policy

Automobile Insurance (February 2004)

• Ontario has a new code of conduct for paralegals dealing with auto accident benefits claims
• Latest survey makes choosing auto insurance easier

Automobile Insurance Dispute Resolution Services at FSCO (August 2003)

• Resolve disputes over accident benefits
• Auto Insurance Disputes: Dispute Resolution Services at FSCO - A Real Alternative
  
  See also: Tips for Buying Auto Insurance

Travel Medical Insurance (June 2003)

• Travellers: Make your health policy work for you
• Reimbursement depends on following the rules
• Know your coverage before an emergency occurs
  
  See also: Shopping for Travel Medical Insurance

Mortgage Brokers (March 2003)

• Know your rights when investing in a mortgage
• Know your Mortgage Broker

Automobile Insurance 2002 Claims Satisfaction Survey (January 2003)

• Insurance Shopping: Survey Compares auto insurance companies on service
• Financial Matters Quick Tip: Use this checklist when buying auto insurance
• Tips to make auto insurance claims easier
  
  See also: Tips for Buying Auto Insurance

Consumers Need to be More Savvy (May 2000)

• News Release and Backgrounder