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 […]
Insurer Report Card 2023: Time for collision repairers to grade Canada’s insurers
Toronto, Ontario — It’s the most wonderful time of the year–for some, at least. It’s once again time to put on your grading caps and submit your feedback on Canada’s automotive insurers! In this annual Insurer Report Card, we’re asking members of Canada’s collision repair community to hear their feedback on working alongside insurance adjusters […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Unhappy Accidents: ICBC Adjuster error costs Port Alberni family thousands in lost income and deductibles
Port Alberni, British Columbia — A Port Alberni, B.C. family says they are out thousands of dollars after their truck was hit by a stolen vehicle, causing them to be unable to operate their business while owing $1,000 in deductibles to ICBC. While travelling home to Port Alberni from Nanaimo with their children, the couple’s […]
Cleared of Charges: Battery ruled out as cause of May Tesla fire in North Vancouver
Vancouver, British Columbia — North Vancouver residents, Tesla critics or fans of fire in general may recall an incident in May where a Tesla Model Y burst into an uncontrollable blaze and prompted a Transport Canada investigation—well, EV advocates can exhale as battery failure has been ruled out as a cause. Jamil Jutha was driving […]
Honourable Mentions: CA-CA, WAR, ZOOOOM on ICBC’s 2022 rejected plates list
Vancouver, British Columbia — The Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) has bad news for some vanity plate applicants, announcing that the corporation had rejected 3,135 plates for failing to meet guidelines. Standout rejects include U2SLOW, HELL NO, BLURRR, HONDA, 2FAST4U, ALPHA, 0H BOY and ZOOOOM. According to ICBC, slogans are rejected if they don’t […]
Fee Freeze: ICBC approved for two-year rate freeze, utilities commission review to follow
Vancouver, British Columbia — Ask and you shall receive—if you happen to be ICBC, that is—as British Columbia’s crown insurer has been approved for a two-year freeze in auto insurance rates, amid rising inflation among drivers. The British Columbia Utilities Corporation (BCUC) confirmed last Tuesday that ICBC and its basic policyholders will see their insurance […]
