Insurance Premiums

• 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
  
• Extreme weather is putting Canada’s reputation as tourist destination at risk

  Wildfires, flooding and damaging storms have been the norm in Canada this summer. Here's why experts and industry players are concerned about the impact on tourism demand.

  Fire

  Aug 27, 2023
  
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• Insurance costs rising as ‘catastrophic events’ become the norm

  As weather events and wildfires become increasingly extreme and frequent, insurers in Canada are finding it more difficult to keep coverage affordable.

  Consumer

  Jun 2, 2023
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• Aviva Canada insurance changes leave some drivers scrambling

  An unexpected and unwelcome surprise for some drivers who have auto policies with insurer Aviva Canada.

  Consumer

  Apr 23, 2019
• Peter Watts: What is your insurance bill?

  Celyeste Power of the Insurance Bureau of Canada speaks about the challenges of rising claims and inadequate premiums in the Alberta vehicle insurance market.

  Sep 8, 2018
• TappCar takes advantage after Uber and Lyft snub Winnipeg

  Edmonton-based TappCar is expected to begin operating in Winnipeg Mar. 1, 2018 despite Uber and Lyft pulling U-turns.

  Feb 20, 2018
• City of Saskatoon cuts expected tax increase to 6.48 per cent

  According to committee, City of Saskatoon administration cut an expected tax increase by just over half a percentage point to 6.48 per cent.

  Canada

  Jun 20, 2017
• New app could save consumers money on car insurance depending on how they drive

  Intact Insurance's My Driving Discount program rewards good driving habits by using an app to monitor your driving habits. It then reassesses your premiums based upon the data.

  Consumer

  Jun 11, 2017
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• Banks sell mortgage insurance, but independent experts say you shouldn’t buy it

  Consider life insurance instead

  Money

  May 30, 2017
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• Think you’re a safe driver? Insurance company offers Albertans chance to prove it

  Do you consider yourself a safe driver? Motorists in Alberta now have the chance to prove it and it could lead to lower insurance premiums.

  Consumer

  Apr 5, 2016