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Over the past few years, there has been much in the way of good news and positive changes where Quebec's public and private auto insurance industry is concerned. Rate reductions and new discount programs from insurers have made it easier for drivers to afford the comprehensive auto insurance policies that are recommended by experts for drivers in La Belle Province.In both 2009 and 2010, Quebec auto insurance rates declined sufficiently to provide real savings on the premiums that drivers pay monthly. Although the primary reason for this has been increased rivalry in the insurance world among various firms, a part of the savings available are also caused by the new mediums in which insurance has been sold recently, such as the internet. Group discounts have also come into increased availability in Quebec; groups of drivers with similar records and statistics are placed into a common risk group so that the best possible rates can be extended to them. Quebec drivers should be considered very fortunate for their rate decreases, as their Ontario and Alberta neighbors have to pay more money for their premiums than ever before.Specific discount programs that have been introduced or expanded over the past few years in Quebec. One such program is the "green car" special rates that usually go to drivers of hybrid vehicles. Another form of discounts are multiline, which basically means that you purchase all of your insurance needs from the same one company at the same exact time.The discounts for drivers of hybrid cars often approach ten per cent of the annual premium, and they are offered by the top private insurers in the province. Desjardins has been the most recent insurance firm to give this discounted rate as they've only started providing this discount half a year ago. Indeed, this discount on premiums is one more reason that hybrid cars are becoming more and more advantageous in Quebec ever since the introduction of the carbon tax on gasoline and diesel.Insurance companies and also brokers provide multiline discounts that are worth looking into for those, as said above, that renew their auto, home or life insurance at the same time. Although the discounts change with time, they're often significant and you should look into them to see if you're able to get a lower rate.As for the public car insurer, Societe de l'assurance automobile du Quebec (SAAQ), it is increasing its commitment to driver and passenger safety by contributing to a humorous and high-impact program that aims to discourage drunk driving. The program, called Operation Red Nose, encourages people to plan ways of getting home safely after parties; these include a designated driver as well as taxis and public transportation.The goal in Quebec is to keep reducing rates for all people, especially those extremely safe, reliable drivers that prove to be low risk for the companies.
This Article Has Been Published on Fri, 28 Jan 2011 and Read 151 Times