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Alberta introduces new auto insurance rate cap, dubbing it a 'Care-First' model
4+ week, 1+ day ago (707+ words) The province is hailing cost-saving measures for Albertans Drivers in Alberta will have increases to their insurance premiums capped at 10 per cent in exchange for fewer lawsuits arising from traffic collisions. The rule is part of a new set of…...
Bell: Alberta's new auto insurance scheme rolls out " here are the juicy details
4+ week, 2+ day ago (784+ words) Alberta, here is your new auto insurance system Here are the straight goods, fresh off the shelf. We know the Alberta government is bringing in a new auto insurance scheme in the new year. But what does it look like?...
Bell: Alberta drivers will save up to $366 next year on auto insurance " we hope
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (777+ words) Albertans are promised savings on auto insurance premiums next year. Don't book the trip to Vegas yet. Talk about great expectations. The Alberta government has happy news, good news, break out a bottle of the best to celebrate news. They…...
Bell: Danielle Smith vs Alberta auto insurance outfits, the fight not over
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (797+ words) Auto insurance companies vs. Danielle Smith, the fight isn't over This crowd must have a full closet of crying towels. They sure go through a lot of them. The Insurance Bureau of Canada is at it again. They are taking…...
Helping Albertans find the best rate for auto insurance
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (718+ words) AIRB regulates how insurers calculate premiums, assists consumers in navigating the marketplace. Shopping for automobile insurance has all the appeal of getting teeth pulled for many Albertans. It's increasingly a time-consuming endeavour as consumers contact dozens of different insurers to…...
Bell: Danielle Smith refuses to cave to fear-mongering Alberta auto insurers
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (806+ words) 'I'm concerned about the people,' says Premier Danielle Smith, on not allowing insurers to hike yearly premiums on good drivers beyond 7. 5 per cent Yes, you probably can imagine the UCP government of Premier Danielle Smith coming out and telling Albertans…...
Another auto insurer says they will leave the Alberta market in 2026
9+ mon, 2+ day ago (798+ words) Around 35 insurers remain in the province's market, according to Aaron Sutherland " but the strain on affordable and available insurance coverage may continue, as long as there is a rate cap A fourth auto insurer has announced its plans to leave…...
Alberta's new auto insurance system lacks clarity on whether or not there will be cost savings: experts
10+ mon, 4+ day ago (683+ words) Alberta has been boasting that under its new auto insurance system Albertans will see more "long-term" affordable auto insurance, but experts are questioning whether or not it will be true. Marisa Breeze, press secretary to the minister of finance, said…...
Opinion: Alberta's no-fault auto insurance is already failing
10+ mon, 6+ hour ago (497+ words) Last fall, the Alberta government promised drivers an enticing bargain: give up your right to sue reckless drivers and challenge insurance companies in court, and you'd save $400 a year on premiums. The no-fault model branded as Care First was pitched…...
Bell: Alberta auto insurance rates ugly no matter how you slice the tomato
10+ mon, 6+ day ago (849+ words) The break on ever-rising Alberta auto insurance premiums is not happening " at least not now The verdict is not pretty. Well at least Nate Horner, the province's point man on insurance, doesn't try to sugar coat what he sees and…...