IBC

• Auto theft claims soar in Alberta as insurance industry calls on province for help

  The Insurance Bureau of Canada reports that the cost of auto theft claims in Alberta jumped from $67 million in 2021 to $110.3 million in 2024.

  Crime

  Jul 3
  
• Auto theft crisis: Insurance claims hit $1.5B in 2023 — a new record

  Auto theft insurance claims for replacing stolen vehicles skyrocketed to a record-breaking $1.5 billion in 2023, according to data released by the Insurance Bureau of Canada.

  Canada

  May 16, 2024
  
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• Alberta driver struggling with insurance woes after striking deer

  An Alberta driver is calling out his insurance company after his car is still waiting to be fixed weeks after a collision with a deer.

  Consumer

  Nov 29, 2023
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• As wildfires ramp up, here’s what to know about filing an insurance claim

  Most insurance companies have "catastrophe teams" that they send to affected areas to help people file claims in person, according to the Insurance Bureau of Canada.

  Canada

  May 29, 2023
• Genome Prairie, Genome Canada announce Bison Integrated Genome Project

  The Bison Integrated Genomics (BIG) project is a three year process aiming to adress diseases impacting Canada's wood bison population like tuberculoses and brucella.

  Canada

  Jul 15, 2022
• Rising insurance rates threaten to cripple COVID-ravaged Alberta restaurants and bars

  A Calgary pub owner is speaking out after facing a 600 per cent hike in his commercial insurance premiums.

  Economy

  Nov 18, 2021
• Alberta snow-removal contractors buried by skyrocketing insurance premiums

  An Alberta snow-removal contractor is fighting back against huge insurance premium hikes fueled by what he believes are fraudulent injury claims.

  Consumer

  Oct 12, 2021
• Calgary emergency officials urge preparedness ahead of storm season

  As Calgarians enter another storm season in May and June, the city's emergency management officials are preparing for the unexpected and urging city residents to do the same.

  Weather

  May 25, 2021
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• Fort McMurray condo owners left in the lurch after insurance company drops building

  A condo complex in Fort McMurray has been left without building insurance after it was rejected by numerous companies due to previous claims.

  Economy

  Jan 15, 2020
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• Auto insurance in N.B. likely to see double-digit increases in 2020: experts

  New Brunswick's consumer advocate for insurance says rate percentage increases could jump by double digits, with several applications before the province's insurance board.

  Consumer

  Jan 14, 2020