The VIU Point

Welcome to your guide to smarter insurance in Canada. Here you’ll find practical advice, expert insights, and simple explanations to help you stay protected — today and tomorrow.

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Planning ahead

Plan ahead for the perfect road trip

A helpful guide for Canadian road trippers covering vehicle prep, fuel savings, travel safety and the insurance considerations you should sort out before you leave.

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Planning ahead

Road rage in Canada: Keeping your cool matters

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Life insurance

Insurance tips for new graduates and young professionals

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Heat wave tips for Canadians

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Travel insurance

Don't leave home without emergency medical travel insurance

Auto insurance

Plan ahead for the perfect road trip

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Auto insurance

Spring on rural roads: Driving safely around farm equipment

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Auto insurance

Does the car owner have to be the primary driver?

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Auto insurance

Vehicles you cannot operate with a G license in Ontario

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Property insurance

Three major types of home insurance explained

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Auto insurance

Tips for insuring students studying away from home

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Auto insurance

Do out-of-province and U.S. speeding tickets impact your insurance?

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Auto insurance

Will a license suspension hurt my premiums?

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The VIU Point

Plan ahead for the perfect road trip

Road rage in Canada: Keeping your cool matters

Insurance tips for new graduates and young professionals

Heat wave tips for Canadians

Don't leave home without emergency medical travel insurance

Plan ahead for the perfect road trip

Spring on rural roads: Driving safely around farm equipment

Does the car owner have to be the primary driver?

Vehicles you cannot operate with a G license in Ontario

Three major types of home insurance explained

Tips for insuring students studying away from home

Do out-of-province and U.S. speeding tickets impact your insurance?

Will a license suspension hurt my premiums?

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