Public Insurer

• Kimberley, B.C. man speaks out about experience with ICBC after serious crash

  A B.C. man says he's been struggling with ICBC to get the costs of repairing his truck covered after he collided with a deer.

  Canada

  Nov 9, 2023
  
• British Columbians to get second ICBC COVID-19 rebate

  The public insurer said Friday that it will issue a second rebate because of lower claims costs due to fewer crashes during the pandemic.

  Politics

  Jun 11, 2021
  
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• Election fact check: BC Liberals promise major ICBC changes with no guarantee of cheaper rates

  The BC Liberals have been kicking the tires on opening up ICBC for competition for years and in the midst of the 2020 election they finally did it.

  Politics

  Oct 21, 2020
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• Manitoba Public Insurance proposes record rate decrease

  According to the public auto insurer's filing with the Public Utilities Board on Wednesday, they're requesting an overall decrease of 10.5 per cent -- meaning the average passenger vehicle owner's bill will drop by $130 a year.

  Consumer

  Jun 17, 2020
• ICBC set to resume road tests for commercial licences

  The tests have been cancelled since March 17 due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

  Health

  Jun 10, 2020
• ICBC launches campaign to remind drivers to slow down on less busy roads

  ICBC is concerned that a decrease in cars on the road during the COVID-19 crisis is leading to an increase in speeding.

  Economy

  May 4, 2020
• B.C. government requiring ICBC to notify those injured in a crash of benefits under new system

  The B.C. government has introduced legislation requiring ICBC to advise those who are injured in a crash of the benefits they will receive.

  Politics

  Mar 4, 2020
• ICBC and insurance brokers launch task force for online auto insurance renewals

  "I think the complexity of the transaction can't be ignored. This is not like ordering on Amazon."

  Politics

  Feb 13, 2020
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• ICBC paid out nearly $2B to law firms in previous fiscal year

  The Insurance Bureau of British Columbia paid out $1.9 billion to 42 plaintiff law firms last fiscal year.

  Oct 28, 2019
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• ‘Far and away expensive’: Auto insurance brokers charged ICBC $434 million in commissions last year

  The public insurer lost $1.3 billion overall last year and is forecasting a loss of more than $800 million this current fiscal year.

  Canada

  Dec 4, 2018