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2020 Road Review: 87 deaths in vehicle crashes on Saskatchewan roads

Regina, Saskatchewan — SGI has just released its preliminary statistics showing 87 people lost their lives in road collisions in 2020.  “Nearly all fatal collisions are preventable; Saskatchewan roads have gotten significantly safer in the last few years, but we must not become complacent or satisfied with these improvements,” said Don Morgan, the minister responsible […]

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Pandemic Padding: SGI saved $169 million during pandemic according to report

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan – A new report from Saskatchewan sheds additional light on the money saved by insurance companies during the pandemic, with firms in the prairie province holding onto an impressive $169 million in savings. “With most people stuck at home, their cars have inevitably stayed in the garage,” said Antoine Fruchard, editor-in-chief at HelloSafe, […]

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Staying Intact: Intact Insurance approved for joint acquisition of RSA

Toronto, Ontario – Intact Insurance has gained approval to move forward with its acquisition of UK-based insurer RSA, according to a report from Wednesday. In November, Intact announced the completion of a $3.2 billion capital raise ahead of the transaction with RSA and a majority of RSA shareholders voted to approve the acquisition. RSA’s acquisition […]

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Storm Runoff: Seven months later and Calgary collision shops still repairing damage from June 13 hailstorm

Calgary, Alberta – “It was the worst storm I’ve ever seen in my career,” said Cassie Rossen, manager of Dilawri Collision Centre, recounting that June day that managed to make the spring of 2020 even worse for the city of Calgary. The Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) released a report on Monday outlining the most […]

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Chopping Block: ICBC approved for 15 percent auto rates cut

Victoria, British Columbia – Drivers in British Columbia could finally get some of the financial reprieve they have been asking for now that the BC Utilities Commission has approved a 15 percent cut to the crown insurance corporation’s basic insurance rates, effective May 1, 2021. The BC government has promised to drop the rates of […]

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Vroom Vroom: CARFAX Canada launches new app—Car Care

CARFAX Canada

London, Ontario — CARFAX Canada is introducing Car Care, a free service that tracks customer maintenance schedules. CARFAX Canada Car Care helps vehicle owners stay on top of complicated car maintenance schedules and takes the hassle out of keeping track of service records. All it takes to sign up is an email address and the […]

Meet Marianne Matichuk: CAA announces newest board of directors member

Ottawa, Ontario — The newest appointment to CAA North & East Ontario (CAANEO) board of directors is one Marianne Matichuk, a Greater Sudbury resident with an extensive background in health and safety.  CAANEO provides emergency roadside assistance to over 300,000 residents in its designated region, and is part of a wider network of clubs across […]

Island Time: CAA approves adaptive MyPace insurance option on P.E.I

Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island – Drivers on Prince Edward Island will be given the option to set their own pace when it comes to auto insurance rates, according to a report from Tuesday. CAA (Canadian Automobile Association) will begin offering the MyPace insurance policy next month, an option that is expected to adjust rates to […]

Rate and Review: Rates.ca releases map showing average auto insurance rates in Ontario

Toronto, Ontario – Urban Ontarians are no strangers to high auto insurance rates, and thanks to an interactive map produced by Rates.ca, now they can compete with their friends to see whose neighbourhood has the highest rates. Drivers in Brampton, Ontario pay the highest rates in Ontario coming in at an average of about $2,698 […]

Poof Go the Premiums: Manitoba auto insurance rates to drop 8.8 percent

Winnipeg, Manitoba — Manitoba drivers are projected to see auto insurance premiums drop by an average of 8.8 per cent in the coming months.  In early December 2020, the Public Utilities Board (PUB) approved MPI’s request, which averages out to a savings of more than $100. Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI), stated that it can deliver […]

PEI Goes Paperless: Province approves use of electronic proof of auto insurance

Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island – Effective as of December 17, 2020, Prince Edward Island (PEI) drivers have the option to digitally store and present their proof of auto insurance in the form of eSlips. Approved by the Superintendent of Insurance for Prince Edward Island, this move follows Nova Scotia, Ontario, Alberta, Newfoundland and Labrador, Quebec, […]

In Recovery: DUIs on the decline according to TIRF report, habits shifting

Ottawa, Ontario – The Traffic Injury Research Foundation (TIRF) comes bearing the welcome news that drinking and driving is on the decline in Canada, according to a new study co-sponsored by Beer Canada and Desjardins. The report concluded that “between 1996 and 2017, there was a 57 percent decrease in the number of Canadians who […]

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