Rate Relaxations: Alberta to lift auto insurance rate cap, make switch to no-fault system, says industry sources
Edmonton, Alberta — According to a recent report from CBC News, the United Conservative Party (UCP) in Alberta is set to announce that it’s going to let auto insurers in the province raise insurance premiums, while also removing personal injury lawsuits and legal claims. Specifically, as noted by the news source, the province’s government is […]
Crash Watch: Long weekend and back-to-school season present potential for increased collisions, says OPP, ICBC
Toronto, Ontario — With both the Labour Day long weekend and back-to-school season rapidly approaching, data from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) warns of the potential for increased collisions. Citizens across the country have also raised concerns, and according to letters sent to Guy Pilon, Mayor of […]
Weekend Worries: ICBC warns of increase in collisions over the B.C. Day long weekend; over 2,000 crashes reported each year
Victoria, British Columbia — The Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) is warning drivers of potential increases in collisions over the B.C. Day long weekend. According to reports from the insurance corporation the August long weekend sees an average of 2,064 crashes throughout the province each year, with 562 people being injured and two people […]
Climbing Claims: Rising windshield claims cost ICBC more than $100 million each year, says recent report
Victoria, British Columbia — Data collected by the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) shows that there is a growing number of glass repair and replacement claims across the province, with the ICBC paying more than $100 million each year. While the Crown corporation did not speculate on the reasons behind the increase, data shows […]
Estimating, EV Repair, Profitability and More: CARSTAR Canada hosts spring regional meetings with record attendance
Hamilton, Ontario — CARSTAR Canada recently concluded its spring regional meetings, bringing together its franchise family from across Canada. The event was designed to provide a platform for insightful and productive sessions allowing franchisees to receive valuable training in areas from estimating to EV repair, co-op placement and everything in between. “We experienced the highest […]
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 […]
