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calgaryherald.com > opinion > columnists > rick-bell-alberta-drivers-will-save-next-year-auto-insurance-we-hope

Bell: Alberta drivers will save up to $366 next year on auto insurance — we hope

4+ hour, 2+ min 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…...

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Bell: Danielle Smith vs Alberta auto insurance outfits, the fight not over

1+ mon, 3+ 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…...

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Helping Albertans find the best rate for auto insurance

4+ mon, 3+ 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…...

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calgaryherald.com > opinion > columnists > bell-danielle-smith-refuses-cave-fear-mongering-alberta-auto-insurers

Bell: Danielle Smith refuses to cave to fear-mongering Alberta auto insurers

6+ mon, 3+ day 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…...

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calgaryherald.com > news > politics > cumis-auto-insurer-leave-alberta-market-2026

Another auto insurer says they will leave the Alberta market in 2026

6+ mon, 2+ week 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…...

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calgaryherald.com > news > local-news > albertas-new-auto-insurance-system-lacks-clarity-on-whether-or-not-there-will-be-cost-savings-experts > wcm > cac22949-527e-4d7d-858b-ed541b966d05

Alberta's new auto insurance system lacks clarity on whether or not there will be cost savings: experts

7+ mon, 2+ week 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…...

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calgaryherald.com > opinion > columnists > opinion-albertas-no-fault-auto-insurance-is-already-failing

Opinion: Alberta’s no-fault auto insurance is already failing

7+ mon, 2+ week 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…...

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calgaryherald.com > opinion > columnists > bell-alberta-auto-insurance-rates-ugly

Bell: Alberta auto insurance rates ugly no matter how you slice the tomato

7+ mon, 3+ week 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…...

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calgaryherald.com > news > politics > alberta-auto-insurers-slower-respond-risk-report

Red tape makes Alberta auto insurers slow to respond to risk: Report

9+ mon, 1+ day ago  (802+ words) The tighter the regulations on the auto-insurance industry, the harder it is for auto-insurers to do their jobs " i.e., respond to unanticipated risks and adjust premiums as needed " a new report has found. Published on Thursday, the C.D. Howe Institute found that…...

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calgaryherald.com > news > albertas-proposed-system-could-add-to-premiums-report

Alberta's proposed care-first auto insurance could add $136 in annual premiums: report

8+ mon, 4+ week ago  (552+ words) A new analysis by MNP consulting firm found Alberta's proposed care-first auto insurance system may not deliver on the $400 savings as promised. Premier Danielle Smith in November of last year announced the province will overhaul the auto insurance system in…...