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Government's Care-First system delivers on promise to lower auto insurance premiums and improve care for Albertans
11+ hour, 32+ min ago (221+ words) Mar 27, 2026, 12:30 ET EDMONTON, AB, March 27, 2026 /CNW/ - Today, the Alberta government released the findings of a new report that highlights significant consumer relief under its new Care-First auto insurance system. Following the announcement, Aaron'Sutherland, Vice-President, Pacific and Western, Insurance Bureau of…...
Protect Your Property: Insurance Experts Offer Tips Before Heavy Rainfall Hits Southern Ontario
3+ week, 2+ day ago (260+ words) Mar 04, 2026, 13:30 ET Insurance Bureau of Canada urges residents to prepare as forecasted heavy rainfall increases the risk of localized flooding across the region TORONTO, March 4, 2026 /CNW/ -With Environment Canada predicting significant rainfall in parts of southwestern and south-central Ontario on…...
New Website to Help Albertans Navigate Auto Insurance Reforms
11+ mon, 2+ week ago (340+ words) Apr 11, 2025, 12:00 ET EDMONTON, AB, April 11, 2025 /CNW/ - Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) has launched BetterAutoAlberta.ca " a new website designed to help Alberta drivers stay informed about the recently announced Care-First auto insurance system and what it means for them. Set…...
Report finds including limited right to sue in new Alberta auto insurance model could cost drivers up to $136 annually
9+ mon, 3+ day ago (365+ words) Jun 24, 2025, 12:10 ET Province's Care-First system unlikely to deliver premium savings for drivers'unless changes are made "Drivers deserve an auto insurance system that they can count on when they need it," added Sutherland. "IBC and its members are eager to work…...
Truth About Tariffs: US trade dispute adding costs and straining availability of insurance coverage for Alberta drivers
9+ mon, 3+ week ago (430+ words) Jun 05, 2025, 13:30 ET Insurance Bureau of Canada sounds alarm as tariff action strains auto insurance market due to rate cap" EDMONTON, AB, June 5, 2025 /CNW/ -"The economic impact of the U.S. trade war is adding further strain to Alberta's"embattled auto insurance market,…...
Insurance Bureau of Canada welcomes passing of Alberta's Bill 47, the Automobile Insurance Act
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (335+ words) May 15, 2025, 16:30 ET Government needs to move urgently to implement new model by 2027 EDMONTON, AB, May 15, 2025 /CNW/ - Today, Bill 47, the Automobile Insurance Act, was given Royal Assent in the Alberta legislature. After the legislation was passed into law, Aaron Sutherland, Vice-President,…...