S-U-VANDALISM: SUVs targeted by activists, tires deflated in environmental crimes
Kitchener, Ontario — In a bizarre act of so-called justice, environmental activists in Kitchener have claimed responsibility after deflating tires of over 30 SUVs. Admissions
GAS LOL, I’LL SUE and More: ICBC’s list of personalized plate rejects
Victoria, British Columbia — The Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) disappointed plenty of drivers in the last two years as the crown insurer rejected
Not Quite the Rockies: MPI sees 479 percent increase in pothole-related claims
Winnipeg, Manitoba — Buckle up, Manitoban drivers. It’s bumpy out there. In fact, roads in the province are so rutted that Manitoba Public Insurance says
Cancelled Dates: ICBC license decals no longer required as of May 1
Victoria, British Columbia — Starting tomorrow, May 1, B.C. drivers no longer need to display license decals showing the month and day their insurance is
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While Wyllie and Kennedy both anticipate further claims to surface, ICBC maintains that it is “too early” to estimate total claims and costs. THE LITERAL
Snowy Statistics: Winter tire use reduces collision claim frequency by 6.3%, says MPI
Winnipeg, Manitoba — Based on analysis of claims received by Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) between November and March, the public insurer has found that winter
Time for a Chit Chat: SGI to seek collision centre feedback at Dec. 2 Town Hall
Estevan, Saskatchewan — Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) will be hosting a Town Hall this Thursday, December 2 at the Western Star All Suites in Estevan
Water Woes: More than 500 flood claims so far, says ICBC
Abbotsford, British Columbia — The Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) says it has received more than 500 claims as a result of severe flooding
Balancing the Books: Intact sees decrease total loss severity, Q3 2021
Toronto, Ontario — Intact Financial Corp. reported its Q3 2021 financials last week, where the auto insurer said it maintains a mid-80s combined ratio on
Holy Hail: Regina’s summer hailstorm spurs $90 million in claims, 11,000 auto claims
Regina, Saskatchewan — An Aug. 31 hailstorm that pummeled the Regina, Sask. area has resulted in 11,004 auto claims, according to Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI).
Finding the ‘Sweet Spot’: Customers still crave human interaction in claims
Toronto, Ontario — Despite the uptick in virtual claims amid the COVID-19 pandemic, consumers still crave human interaction in their claims interactions, according to an
