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Insurers warn auto theft claims drop in 2025 but remain far above historic levels
3+ hour, 5+ min ago (371+ words) Western Standard Auto theft losses declined across Canada last year, but industry data shows the problem remains well above long-term norms, prompting calls for governments to press ahead with tougher enforcement and regulation. New figures from the Insurance Bureau of…...
BC's no-fault insurance fails life-altering injury victims " a warning for Alberta
1+ mon, 3+ hour ago (480+ words) Western Standard CALGARY " A BC MLA is hoping to change what a "catastrophic injury" means under their no-fault car insurance system, Enhanced Care, since injured victims of at-fault crashes are not getting the compensation they need. This is an issue…...
Alberta Care-First Auto Insurance claims $366 savings per vehicle under new system
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (355+ words) Western Standard Alberta drivers could see hundreds of dollars in annual savings under the province's planned overhaul of auto insurance, according to a new independent report projecting lower costs and more stable premiums under a care-first model. The report, released…...
New York's no-fault insurance fraud problem: A warning for Alberta's Care-First system
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (628+ words) Western Standard...
EYRE: Auto insurance " time to affirm consumer choice
2+ mon, 10+ hour ago (423+ words) Last summer, a friend of mine got a $201 speeding ticket in Alberta. The ticket was then formally reissued on Alberta's behalf, via mail, by publicly-owned Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI). My friend paid it. Last summer, a friend of mine got…...
Think tank warns rate caps threaten Alberta auto insurance availability and quality
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (350+ words) Western Standard Alberta's strict auto insurance rate caps are threatening both the availability of coverage and the quality of policies, according to a new report from the Montreal Economic Institute (MEI). Price control measures might save drivers a few dollars…...