Auto Insurance

• New auto insurance rules could let Ontario drivers opt for less. But by how much?

  Ontario looks set to introduce rules that would let drivers opt out of parts of their auto insurance. The finance minister said he hopes the change will lead to more innovation.

  Consumer

  Mar 26
  
• B.C. tradesman fights ICBC over specialized gear wrecked in crash

  Michael Frass' work van was written off after a collision that wasn't his fault, but he says ICBC has been fighting him over a payout for specialized gear inside.

  Canada

  Mar 11
  
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• EV owners likely to pay more for insurance, report says. Here’s why

  Owners of electric vehicles in Canada may start to see their insurance rates jolt in the coming years, a new report indicates. Here's why.

  Consumer

  Feb 15
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• Canadians are expected to pay even more for car insurance this year. Why?  

  Canadians could see even higher auto insurance premiums this year amid a growing crisis of car thefts in the country and other industry challenges, according to a new report.

  Canada

  Jan 29
• Government of Manitoba announces 5% auto insurance rate reduction

  The Public Utilities Board ordered a five per cent rate decrease for all mandatory auto insurance premiums in 2024-25. The price slash will come into effect on April 1, 2024.

  Canada

  Dec 19, 2023
• Alberta announces reforms to address high premiums for auto insurance

  The Alberta government is promising changes to reduce high auto insurance premiums, including a cap tied to inflation for those with good driving records.

  Consumer

  Nov 1, 2023
• Car insurance rates are going up due to theft. Here’s what to know

  Insurance companies have taken a hit due to higher thefts. In 2022, the industry lost $1 billion due to theft claims, according to Rates.ca, a significant increase from 2021.

  Canada

  Sep 2, 2023
• Systemic fair access violations found in Ontario auto insurance: regulator

  The regulator for Ontario's auto insurance sector says it has been working to resolve industry-wide violations of rules around fair access to coverage.

  Canada

  Aug 3, 2023
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• Manitoba Crown corporation explains departures of senior executives

  A corporation official later said Siddharta Parti received a total of $19,021 in travel expenses over nine months, including commuting travel and business-related trips.

  Canada

  Jun 6, 2023
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• Ontario auto insurance: Toronto-area cities dominate list of most expensive rates

  Brampton, Ont., was once again crowned the most expensive city in Ontario for auto insurance, while several other Toronto-area cities surged into the top 10.

  Consumer

  May 12, 2023