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Ask Aviva: Aviva auto claims v-p delves into details on ‘AutoCare Centre’ network

Toronto, Ontario — Rosallie Papa-Reid, v-p of national auto claims at Aviva Canada, recently sat for a one-on-one interview with Insurance Business Magazine, during which the insurer’s newly launched “AutoCare Centres” were discussed at length. The opening of Aviva’s first AutoCare Centre in North York turned some heads in the collision repair industry back in […]

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D’oh Plow: Collision with uncertified snowplow leads MPI to sue small town

Winnipeg, Manitoba — The western Manitoba municipality of Minitonas-Bowsman is now the subject of a lawsuit leveled by the province’s public insurance corporation, following a collision involving a snowplow and a 2021 Ford Edge Titanium. MPI is seeking $38,586 in damages, alleging in the lawsuit that the municipality allowed an individual to operate a Toromont Cat […]

Time is Money: Rhode Island bill requires insurers pay for OEM procedures, expedite appraisals

Providence, Rhode Island — America’s tiniest state just made a big move in collision repair as Rhode Island’s general assembly passed into legislation a ruling that would require insurers to cover the cost of OEM repair procedures. These amendments to the Unfair Claims Practices Act, signed off by Gov. Daniel McKee last week, introduce a […]

Crashes of All Kinds: B.C. sees uptick in crash frequency, dip in severity, updated ICBC data says

Vancouver, British Columbia — British Columbia experienced nearly 25,000 more auto crashes in 2022 than 2021, but otherwise experienced somewhat reduced crash severity, according ICBC’s most recent data. The province’s lower mainland was the most notably affected by this overall nine percent increase in crashes, experiencing an uptick of 18,117 crashes out of the total […]

Securing Your Cargo: Rear-seat safety lags behind in IIHS small pickup crash testing

Toronto, Ontario — Small pickups are the latest vehicle class to fall short when it comes to protecting backseat passengers, as a recent IIHS crash testing session would show, with not a single of the five trucks tested earning a grade of “Good”. The Nissan Frontier fared the best, achieving an “Acceptable” rating, following another […]

Poor Performance: High road test failure rate at ICBC puts strain on availability

Vancouver, British Columbia — A recent wave of British Columbians taking the ICBC road test are gumming up the works, according to a licensing official, who says that nearly half of this influx of drivers wind up failing the test, leading to service delays for others. The provincial insurance company reported Monday that it has […]

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Status Quo: MPI applies to utilities board for no rate change, expanded safety rating scale

Winnipeg, Manitoba — It’s the time of year when insurance companies come to the Public Utilities Board, hat in hand, pleading for its favour in the coming years—in this case, Manitoba Public Insurance is pleading for no rate changes for the 2024/25 fiscal year. The general rate application was submitted Thursday alongside a press release […]

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SAAR On Sale: Fall Conference tickets on sale now

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan — The time has finally come for you to get your hands on a ticket to the upcoming SAAR Fall Conference, set to run over two days at two beloved Saskatchewan venues. From Thursday’s golf tournament at the Dakota Dunes Resort to Friday’s world class tradeshow at the Prairieland Park conference centre, and […]

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Pricing Paradigm: Boyd’s Q1 sales driven by vehicle complexity, increased scanning and calibration services

Winnipeg, Manitoba ⁠— The Boyd Group reported its Q1 sales figures last month, with increases in sales based on “higher repair costs due to increasing vehicle complexity…increased scanning and calibration services and general market inflation,” said the company. CEO Tim O’Day told investors during the earnings call that most of the company’s scanning and calibrations […]

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Partners in Progress: IBC partners with Skills Ontario to support Indigenous initiatives

Toronto, Ontario — The Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) has officially come on board as a partner of Skills Ontario’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion program, with plans to support the organization’s First Nations, Métis and Inuit (FNMI) initiatives. Skills Ontario regularly hosts information sessions aimed at attracting underrepresented populations, namely Black, Indigenous and new Canadian […]

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Asked and Answered: ICBC introduces distance-based discount, building on calls for more usage-based options

Vancouver, British Columbia — ICBC announced Thursday that it will begin offering customers a distance-based discount for those who travel less than 10,000 kilometres per year. British Columbia’s crown insurer claims this new offer will allow eligible customers to save between ten and 15 percent on the annual renewal of their optional coverage. Customers may […]

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INSURANCE NEWS

MISPLACED PRIORITIES A PC Insurance commissioned survey found that safe driving discounts are the prime factor for most Canadians, with collision and liability coverage ironically considered the second and third most important factors in an auto insurance policy. The survey polled 1,500 Canadians, asking which factors they considered important, along with the most common misconceptions […]

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