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Don’t Drive Intexticated: 700 drivers reminded that distracted driving is still against the law

Regina, Saskatchewan — Saskatchewan drivers have been a little more distracted than usual amid the pandemic, according to a new study by Saskatchewan Government Insurance. Distracted driving was the focus of the June Traffic Safety Spotlight, where police across Saskatchewan issued 700 tickets for distracted driving. That included 605 drivers cited for using a cellphone […]

Steering Success: IBISConnect Africa explores insurer intelligent repair routing strategies

Cape Town, South Africa — U.K.-based Insurer Admiral Group believes intelligent repair routing strategies—which sees insurers triage collision claims to the “most appropriate” repair facility for the job—could have the power to transform key performance indicators and, by extension, customer reviews and perception. During the IBISConnect Africa broadcast on July 23, Tom Avon, a procurement […]

Leading Lights: Michael Macaluso on the evolving repair market

Toronto, Ontario ⁠— Michael Macaluso, group president & executive vice president of Driven Brands Paint, Collision and Glass segment recently discussed what he believes to be the biggest challenges facing the Canadian collision repair market.  During a recent interview with Jason Moseley, CEO of the International Bodyshop Symposium, Macaluso said incoming industry challenges will fall […]

A Penned Complaint: IBC publishes a letter to B.C.’s premier outlining the auto industry’s concerns with Bill 11

Vancouver, British Columbia — The Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) has published an open letter to British Columbia Premier John Horgan, outlining the auto industry’s concerns with Bill 11. In its letter, IBC highlights a new proposal for offering vehicle damage coverage when a driver is not responsible for an accident. It states the bill […]

Major Merger: La Capitale and SSQ Insurance have merged

Quebec City, Quebec — La Capitale and SSQ Insurance have announced a merger to form a mutual insurance company with more than 3.5 million members.  “We’re delighted to combine our strengths and work as a team to create the biggest insurance mutual in Canada. Together, we’ll be better able to meet current challenges of staying […]

Giving Back: Desjardins announces $100 million in premium refunds to auto customers

Montreal, Quebec — On June 29, 2020, Desjardins’s property & casualty insurance subsidiaries announced they would be issuing $100 million in premium refunds to their Canadian auto insurance clients.  The insurer took various factors into consideration such as the transition to working from home, the extended lockdown, and the reduction in car accident risks—all of […]

Insured Help: IBC deploys virtual assistance program to provide relief after Calgary’s hailstorm

Edmonton, Alberta ⁠— Following the massive hailstorm in Calgary, over 20,000 vehicle claims were reported to insurers, says a report by the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC).  To help the community cope with the overwhelming amount of insurance claims IBC has deployed its virtual Community Assistance Mobile Pavilion (CAMP). IBC offers CAMP to disaster sites […]

The Honest Driver: IMS launches industry-first, claims-focused telematics solution

Waterloo, Ontario — Insurance & Mobility Solutions (IMS), part of Trak Global Group (TGG), has launched a new telematics solution that transforms customers’ collected driving data into an analysis that can positively impact the policyholder’s experience and an organization’s overall claims costs, according to the company. IMS says its Connected Claims telematics solution provides an […]

Wednesday Wisdom: Michel Martineau, Desjardins VP of claims on touchless processing

Toronto, Ontario ⁠— Amid the pandemic the industry has been spurred to dive into the world of touchless estimation practices. While sector members may have their own lists of pros and cons when it comes to photo estimation, Desjardins’ Vice President of Claims, Michel Martineau says it’s time to embrace touchless processing. CR: The pandemic […]

Rebate Riot: MPI prepares to hand out rebates

Winnipeg, Manitoba ⁠— As Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) releases its rebate plans for public, private, commercial and motorcycle policyholders, the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) has called out the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) for not offering rebates to customers amid the pandemic. MPI will be issuing rebate cheques at a rate of 11 […]

Pedestrian Patrol: SAAQ cautions heightened pedestrian traffic amid the pandemic

The 2019 safety record released by Société de l’Assurance Automobile du Québec (SAAQ) is a startling reminder not to drop your guard when stepping out for your daily stroll.

Pandemic Pandemonium: ICBC says financial plan in disorder amid COVID-19

Victoria, British Columbia ⁠— The Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) says the pandemic has thrown its budget projections into disarray. Attorney General David Eby and ICBC CEO Nicolas Jimenez said on Thursday that a decrease in collision claims has resulted in $158 million in savings, but the public insurer has also generated hundreds of […]

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