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No Hikes for the Holidays: Alberta NDPs call on gov. to cap auto insurance rates

Edmonton, Alberta – Alberta’s NDPs are calling on the provincial government to reinstate a cap on insurance premium hikes, despite the UCP’s claims that insurers are struggling financially in the pandemic. The NDP’s Jon Carson pointed toward the numbers presented in the Superintendent of Insurance 2019 Annual Report as proof that the auto insurance sector […]

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Report cards issued – Repairers give insurers the grades

BY ALLISON ROGERS 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 […]

Holding their own – Haida Gwaii calls on ICBC to solve its collision repair conundrum

BY MAX REID DIY auto repairs in rural Canadian communities are nothing shocking—people know the government’s arms can only reach so far—but for residents on Haida Gwaii, adequate auto repair services might as well be an ocean away. “It looks a little wild west here at times,” remarked Lisa Pineault, counsellor in the village of […]

Insurance News – CRM 19#6

INSURANCE IMPLICATIONS 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 governmentappointed 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 hurt […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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, […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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