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Attendees got into the spirit of the On Target-themed event by swinging some clubs at the Phil Mickelson Launch Pad before […]September 30, 2024Auto InsuranceAviva Advisory: Insurer warns of ghost brokers in Canadian marketToronto, Ontario — Aviva Canada is cautioning Canadians to beware of a ghost broker known as AllcoveredbyAviva or Allcoveredbrokers advertising on social media sites such as Facebook, claiming to be affiliated with Aviva and selling fake insurance, the insurer wrote last week in a release. “It has come to our attention that Canadians are being scammed by representatives of […]September 18, 2024Collision RepairEasy at 1-2-3: Aviva sees 123 percent increase in fraudulent motor vehicle damage claims in 2023Toronto, Ontario — Aviva experienced a significant increase in fraudulent motor vehicle damage claims in 2023 compared to the year prior, a recent report from the global insurer shows. The insurer, which operates in the United Kingdom, Ireland and Canada, said fraudulent claims for motor vehicle damage rose 123 percent in 2023. Motor fraud accounted […]September 3, 2024Auto InsuranceHunger Pains: Intact says its ‘appetite’ in Alberta auto insurance market reducingEdmonton, Alberta — Intact Financial Corp says its appetite for Alberta auto insurance business is “reducing” in light of the provincial auto insurance rate cap. During a Q2 2024 earnings call, Intact CEO and Director Charles Brindamour said Alberta’s “artificial cap that is below inflation” makes it “very hard for the industry.” “As a result, […]August 20, 2024HomeTHE STATE OF ALBERTA AUTO INSURANCEHOW WILL IT IMPACT THE COLLISION MARKET Story by MICHAEL VAVAROUTSOS There will now be two more companies following in Zenith Insurance’s footsteps to end their auto insurance coverage in Alberta. Aviva Direct and Sonnet Insurance have separately announced each will withdraw its auto insurance services from Alberta, effective early January 2025 for Aviva and […]August 12, 2024EventsSPECIAL DAY FOR THE SAPUTOSAVIVASAPUTO CAPITAL COLLISION CELEBRATES GRAND OPENING OF AVIVA AUTOCARE CENTRE MISSISSAUGA SOUTH Saputo Capital Collision recently celebrated a very special grand opening. The Saputo family, its dedicated team of staff and key industry partners were at Aviva AutoCare Centre Mississauga South—Saputo Capital Collision’s newest facility—in early June to help celebrate the facility’s grand opening. “To […]August 12, 2024EventsKICK EMISSIONS TO THE CURBSIMPLICITY CAR CARE AND SOLERA HOST FIRST-EVER AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY SUSTAINABILITY SUMMIT Story by ALLISON ROGERS Buckle up. That was one of the core sentiments at the recent, first-of-its-kind Automotive Industry Sustainability Summit: buckle up and embrace sustainability, before it’s too late for you and your business. Hosted by Solera | Audatex Canada and Simplicity Car […]August 12, 2024Collision RepairPolicy Problems: Profitability issues challenge Alberta insurers; authorities seek solutionsEdmonton, Alberta — The Alberta insurance market is facing significant challenges, leading to the withdrawal of several major auto insurance providers from the province. Earlier this month, Aviva Direct and Sonnet Insurance announced the groups will be ending available auto insurance services in Alberta by late 2024, following in the footsteps of Zenith Insurance’s exit […]July 23, 2024Auto InsuranceAdiós Aviva: Aviva to discontinue its Aviva Direct insurance program in Alberta by January 2025 due to lack of profitabilityEdmonton, Alberta — Aviva Canada has announced its intention to phase out its Aviva Direct home and auto business insurance program in Alberta in early January 2025, citing lack of profitability as the reason for the discontinuation. Aviva direct customers in the province will receive letters in the mail to inform them of the change. […]July 3, 2024
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