ICBC changes
If you lend your car out to occasional drivers, you’ll now get 1 free crash, ICBC says
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The change to ICBC’s “unlisted driver protection” came along with other recommended changes announced Friday. Continue reading
Trial Lawyers Association of B.C. set to take government to court over ICBC changes
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The constitutional challenge is expected to be filed on Monday. Continue reading
B.C. government restricting the use of expert reports in ICBC court cases
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The provincial government has implemented changes to court rules that will restrict the use of expert reports in ICBC legal cases. Continue reading
Trial lawyers say ICBC treating those injured in crashes unfairly due to settlement changes
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
ICBC has recently changed the way it is dealing with injury settlements and the B.C. Trial Lawyers are worried it will hurt victims and increase costs for rate payers. Continue reading
Fraser Institute suggests ICBC charges more to young drivers to cover financial loss
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
A new Fraser Institute report argues there are many areas where ICBC could make policy changes to address growing losses at the public insurer. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: Don’t expect ICBC changes to make it easier on your wallet
By Keith Baldrey Legislative Bureau Chief
It is hard to argue against penalizing bad drivers and ‘rewarding’ good drivers, although the word ‘rewarding’ may be overstating things a bit. Continue reading
ICBC rates should be jacked up on ‘risky drivers,’ say over 80% of British Columbians
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
Attorney General David Eby has released the findings of a public consultation where nearly 35,000 British Columbians weighed in on how the province can make insurance rates more fair. Continue reading
ICBC looks at penalizing drivers instead of vehicle owners, among many proposals for change
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
“The question is who is a bad driver and how much more should they pay.” Continue reading
B.C. government to bring in caps on pain and suffering ICBC payouts
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
Part of the challenge for ICBC is that the average claim for minor injuries has gone up from $8,220 in 2012 to $30,038 in 2016. Continue reading
ICBC chair: ‘Good drivers should pay less and bad drivers should pay a heck of a lot more’
“Changes to the way rates are designed and determined have been made all throughout the rest of North America once again and not here.” Continue reading