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 […]
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 […]
Cancelled Dates: ICBC license decals no longer required as of May 1
Victoria, British Columbia — Starting tomorrow, May 1, B.C. drivers no longer need to display license decals showing the month and day their insurance is coming up for renewal. The change comes as ICBC moved its insurance renewal process online. Law enforcement and authorized ICBC partners have access to the Canadian Police Information Centre and […]
Water Woes: More than 500 flood claims so far, says ICBC
Abbotsford, British Columbia — The Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) says it has received more than 500 claims as a result of severe flooding in the province. As of last Friday morning, 502 claims had been received by ICBC, all related to the extreme weather conditions at play. ICBC said in a statement it […]
All is Fair in ICBC: Public insurer appoints Michael Skinner as new fairness officer
Victoria, British Columbia — In a press release, the provincial government announced that Michael Skinner, a former lawyer, is now the new fairness officer for the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC). The fairness officer role is a newer position that started on July 12 and will run for a term of three years. The […]
Summer Safety: ICBC and police join forces for CounterAttack safe driving campaign, now underway
Victoria, British Columbia — The Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) has joined forces with provincial police to launch CounterAttack, a road safety campaign. Beginning on July 1st, road checks will be stationed across the province, just in time for public health orders easing, summer gatherings, and casinos and nightclubs opening. While some progress has […]
On Track: ICBC says drivers should receive cheques by end of April
Victoria, British Columbia — British Columbian motorists are on track to receive their COVID-19 rebate cheque from ICBC by the end of this month. All 2.86 million cheques are expected to be mailed for those who are eligible. The Crown insurer began mailing small batches of rebate cheques two weeks ago. As of Thursday, approximately […]
A Dollar for Your Dreams: B.C. woman left puzzled after receiving $1 ICBC rebate cheque
Victoria, British Columbia — As residents of British Columbia await their Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) rebate cheques to materialize, one B.C. woman is asking the Crown insurer questions after receiving a $1 cheque in her mailbox. The cheques, averaging about $190 according to ICBC, were sent out last week after seeing weeks-long delays […]
Eyes Peeled: ICBC rebate cheques are on their way
Victoria, British Columbia — After a delay due to cyberattacks, the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) says its customer rebate cheques are on their way. A release from the public insurer says the cheques are coming out in “small batches” at first, and work continues to send out more in the coming weeks. As […]
