
Diamond Deal: Westland Insurance acquires Diamond Insurance Agencies in Alberta
Surrey, British Columbia — Westland Insurance Group (Westland) announced the acquisition of Diamond Insurance Agencies, effective December 1, 2020. This acquisition supports Westland’s expansion strategy

Winter is Coming: Quebec’s law requiring winter tires on all vehicles begins today
Montreal, Quebec – If you don’t have your winter tires on your vehicle, you may want to get that done–as of today, winter tires are

Seal of Approval: IBC expresses enthusiasm for Ontario 2020 Budget
Toronto, Ontario – The Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) expressed their support for the recently released 2020 Ontario Budget in a press release on Thursday.

Insurance Implications: Panel suggests Alberta moves to no-fault insurance model
Edmonton, Alberta — A government panel is recommending a fundamental overhaul of Albertan auto insurance, suggesting the province moves toward a no-fault model. Chris Daniel,

Pulling out of the Pacific: Intact auto insurance to leave B.C.
Victoria, British Columbia — Intact has announced that it plans to no longer offer optional automobile coverage in British Columbia. This decision was made with

Bad to Worse to Worst: Surrey mother sues ICBC for charges to murdered son’s wrecked truck
Surrey, British Columbia – The mother of a murdered Surrey, BC man is attempting to hold the feet of British Columbia’s provincial insurance corporation to

In Today’s Age: Women aged 75 and older largest share increase in insured vehicles, says GAA
Montréal, Québec — Since 2015, women aged 75 and older represent the largest share increase in the number of insured vehicles, according to Groupement des

Brewing Up Change: Allstate Canada donates $10K to Montreal affordable housing program
Montreal, Quebec – Allstate Insurance Company of Canada plans to give back to their local community in Montreal with the announcement of a $10,000 donation

Fighting the Flames: B.C. Liberals vow to end ICBC monopoly if elected
Victoria, British Columbia — A Liberal government in British Columbia would open up the auto insurance market to competition from private businesses and end the

Passing the Buck: $1 billion available to Ont. drivers due to COVID relief fund
Toronto, Ontario – Ontario’s auto insurers have reported that there is about $1 billion in relief money saved and available to drivers in response to

Costly Errors: 16 Alberta auto insurers fined for overcharging customers
Edmonton, Alberta – Alberta’s superintendent of insurance has aimed a number of hefty fines against 16 Alberta auto insurance companies for overcharging customers, according to

Misrepresentation in Manitoba: Auto insurance fraud on the rise, says MPI
Winnipeg, Manitoba — Manitoban drivers seem to excel in getting caught with auto insurance fraud. The number of Manitobans charged with auto insurance fraud has tripled