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Collision Repair

Introducing the Consumers Guide to Collision Repair: The ultimate unbiased consumer resource for post-collision repair

Toronto, Ontario — The Consumers Guide to Collision Repair, a streamlined resource demystifying post-collision repairs for drivers, is being introduced by Collision Repair magazine.  Designed to clear confusion and guide consumers with clear, straightforward advice on navigating repairs and insurance, the website and guide will also improve consumer’s perceptions by showcasing the collision repair industry […]

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Block Heater Blaming: Manitoba Public Insurance suing Ford over faulty block heaters

Winnipeg, Manitoba — Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) has launched another lawsuit against Ford, alleging faulty block heaters caused fires that destroyed eight vehicles in the province. This marks the second lawsuit filed against Ford by MPI over block heater fires. The lawsuit, which was filed last week in Court of King’s Bench, claims the fires […]

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Pothole Palooza: MPI sees jump in pothole-related claims; 249 claims received since start of 2024

Winnipeg, Manitoba — According to Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI), it has received 249 pothole-related claims since the start of 2024. The Crown corporation further notes that 161 of these claims were reported in the first 11 days of this month. This number is a distinct increase from the previous year in which MPI received a […]

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POST-STRIKE REPORT

Automotive Trades Association of Manitoba

ATA of Manitoba surveys members on MPI strike impact From August 28 through November 1, 2023, approximately 1,500 Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) employees were on strike. When Collision Repair magazine first spoke to Ferd Klassen, owner of Niverville Autobody and Vice President of the Automotive Trades Association (ATA) of Manitoba’s executive board, a week after […]

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Subsidy Scandal: Insurance Bureau of Canada claims Alberta’s ‘safe drivers’ charged auto insurance premiums to subsidize high-risk drivers

Edmonton, Alberta — The Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) reports that Alberta’s ‘good’ drivers are being forced to pay auto insurance premiums to subsidize high-risk drivers. Using data from a Deloitte LLP report, the IBC said on Wednesday that it discovered that the province’s worst drivers have been offered subsidized insurance rates for 20 years. […]

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INSURANCE NEWS

ALLSTATE ENTERS A STATE OF REDUCTION Allstate CEO Tom Wilson says the insurance provider is ready to move away from three major U.S. jurisdictions to preserve assets. The jurisdictions in question include California, New York and New Jersey. “If we don’t get price increases this year, or approved this year, in those states, we are […]

Satvir Serving As CEO: Satvir Jatana named new president and CEO of MPI

Winnipeg, Manitoba — The Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) Board of Directors have selected Satvir Jatana as the corporation’s new president and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Jatana currently serves as MPI’s vice president and chief customer officer, where she oversees product development, communications, government relations and efforts to expand the gathering and utilization of customer feedback […]

Like a Good Neighbour: State Farm to pay $2 million fine for underpaid claims in Montana, U.S.

Montana, United States ⁠— Insurance provider State Farm will pay a US$2 million settlement following a two-year investigation by the Montana State Commissioner of Securities and Insurance (CSI) into the insurer’s claims handling practices. The investigation revealed that State Farm had underpaid some drivers who had been in accidents with State Farm’s insureds from November […]

Fresh Driver Follies: New study shows changes to Ontario’s G license test have resulted in 7.8 percent rise in accidents

Toronto, Ontario — According to a recent study made by insurance comparison website, MyChoice, the 2022 changes to Ontario’s G license driving test has resulted in a 7.8 percent rise in accidents among new drivers. In January 2022, Ontario first introduced significant alterations to the G road test in a move aimed at addressing the […]

Snowstorm Surges: ICBC claims increased by 160 percent following extreme winter weather

Victoria, British Columbia — The Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) has experienced a surge in insurance claims following the recent bout of extreme winter weather conditions in the province this month. The insurance provider specifically saw 3,500 claims on January 11, a 160 percent increase from the average 1,300 claims per day, according to […]

Shock Rates: $60,000 repair bill leads to scrapping of 2022 model year EV

Vancouver, British Columbia — Kyle Hsu, a Vancouver resident was in disbelief when his 2022 Hyundai Ioniq electric vehicle faced a $60,000 repair bill due to a damaged battery pack. Hsu was informed that the damage voided the warranty on his nearly brand-new vehicle. This left the owner with no option but to seek compensation […]

Winter Wipeouts: More than 300 crashes reported in Edmonton, Alberta following first major snowfall

Edmonton, Alberta — More than 300 crashes have been reported to the city in Edmonton, Alberta following the first major snowfall of the season, which began Tuesday morning. On Tuesday, 227 people reported a crash to Accident Support Services International Ltd. (ASSI), which runs the city’s collision reporting centres. Of those 227 crashes, 28 vehicles […]

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