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Winter Is Coming: Are Canadians skilled winter drivers?

Toronto, Ontario — 2020 has been a very unexpected year, and many Canadians are feeling the woes of 2020 even more as we enter the winter months. Belairdirect, a Canadian company that offers car and home insurance, surveyed between Sept. 17 to 22, 2020, and discovered that only 45 percent of drivers feel prepared for […]

Pacific Premiums: ICBC to decrease insurance rates by 20 percent

Victoria, British Columbia — ICBC announced on Monday that they are filling for the largest decrease in basic insurance for the first time in 40 years. This move is to reaffirm the commitment the government made for more affordable auto insurance for British Columbians. With the introduction of ICBC’s new Enhanced Care coverage in May […]

Stand Up Speak Out: Repairers give insurers the grades

Toronto, Ontario — Traditionally, collision repairers and auto insurances have a delicate⁠—even quarrelsome relationship. Add a global pandemic into the mix and things become a little more muddled. For the past two years, Collision Repair has asked the Canadian collision repair community to issue grades for the nation’s big players in auto insurance. The areas […]

The Long Game: ICBC to launch online insurance renewal platform in May 2022

Victoria, British Columbia – British Columbia’s crown insurer has almost caught up with the rest of us in 2020 as the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia prepares to offer customers the ability to renew auto insurance online—in May 2022. The online renewal platform will also allow customers to obtain temporary operation permits for commercial fleet […]

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 to serve more communities in Alberta and across Canada. Diamond Insurance Agencies has one office located in Calgary, Alberta. Founded in 1998, their professional advisors provide residential, auto, life, travel, […]

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 mandatory in Quebec, and will be until March 15. The federal government of Canada has always recommended the use of winter tires, however in the province of Quebec, the provincial […]

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. IBC Ontario vice-president Kim Donaldson praised the Ontario government for its support of the province’s auto insurance industry. “During these uncertain times, the Ford government continues to show its adaptability […]

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, who heads the government-appointed Automobile Insurance Advisory Committee, says the change is critical if auto insurance is to remain sustainable while providing fair and timely care and compensation to those […]

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 careful consideration given the upcoming changes in the province after the NDP secured a majority government this past weekend. With the NDP win, the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) […]

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 the fire for their inaction on her son’s insurance claim, filed nearly three years prior, according to a report from the CBC. Marina Sokolovskaia’s son Alexander Blanarou was killed in […]

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 Assureurs Automobiles (GAA) statistics. GAA’s yearly stats update revealed a large progression of insured vehicles. Over the past five years, the number of vehicles insured by women aged 75 and […]

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 to the Old Brewery Mission’s (OBM) affordable housing program. The COVID-19 pandemic has put yet another strain on the lives of Canada’s homeless population and Allstate is hoping to do […]

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